Nottingham

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Nottingham is a greatplace to visit, not only to explore this historic and storied city, but also toexplore the wider Nottinghamshire area. Twoattractions that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is thefantastic

The city’s museums and galleries are all well wortha look, and also help make the area such a unique holidaydestination. One particular highlight is the Galleriesof Justice. The area is a great destination for art lovers don’tmiss NottinghamContemporary.

Most of Nottinghamshire'smost popular attractions are in and around Nottingham. The St Mary's Church andthe St Peter's Church offer visitors to Nottinghamshirea chance to get to grips with the the religious history of the area.

Shop ‘til you drop amid the various stores of theOld Market Square and grab yourself an unbridled bargain be sure to looks forwares at The Cornerhouse and Bridlesmith Gate.

Nottingham is also auniversity town, meaning it has some of the best nightlife in the UK. Catch agig by established acts at Nottingham Rock City or check out some of the bestup-and-coming at Rescue Rooms. Or simply join the city’s students on the pubcircuit.

Finding somewhere suitable to stay around the Nottinghamarea is simple. Make reservations at one of the city’s popular hotels, such asthe Hilton Nottingham, the Jurys Inn Nottingham Hotel, or the Park Inn byRadisson Nottingham, or find some budget hostels right in the centre of thecity.

Where to stay in Nottingham

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Nottingham City Centre

4/5(556 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Nottingham City Centre. Make a stop by Old Market Square or Theatre Royal while you're exploring the area.

Nottingham City Centre
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West Bridgford

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in West Bridgford. You might want to make time for a stop at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground or Trent Bridge.

West Bridgford
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Lenton

When in Lenton, you can plan a visit to Wollaton Park Golf Club and Dusk till Dawn Poker and Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lenton
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Lace Market

Visitors highly recommend Lace Market for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Nottingham Contemporary while you're in town.

Lace Market
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The Park

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Though The Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Castle.

The Park

Basford

Though Basford may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rock City Nottingham and Theatre Royal.

Basford
Park Plaza Nottingham

Park Plaza Nottingham

4 out of 5
41 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, England
The price is €71 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
€71
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"I was originally due to stay with a friend but unfortunately she became unwell so I needed to switch my twin room for a double as my husband decided to come instead. Lucia responded to my email within minutes and amended the reservation for me. Great service, thank you! The hotel is in a great location ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Park Plaza Nottingham
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, England
The price is €67 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
€67
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Easy online check in, friendly staff all areas clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
The price is €108 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
€108
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,225 reviews)
Lovely hotel, needs more EV chargers
"Lovely modern hotel for a trip to the uni. Breakfast was great - lots of options. Only negatives were that the hotel needs more EV chargers, one was broken when we arrived which added to the stress of our journey. Also, we had booked a twin room but were given a king - we were too tired to ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place, Talbot Street, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (882 reviews)
"Its immaculately clean, staff are great and the room is everything youwant it to be."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Roomzzz Nottingham City
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and National ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Amazing property, very secure and excellent location for both the train station and motorpoint arena"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

St Mary's Quarters
River Rooms Nottingham

River Rooms Nottingham

2 out of 5
4-6 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, England
Stay at this apartment in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a computer station. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and City ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (313 reviews)
"All good , shower a little “tired” and bathroom radiator wouldn’t turn off"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

River Rooms Nottingham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nottingham

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Top destination
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4 - Good 48%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We recently moved from the Nottinghamshire area, so know it well. We particularly like the wide selection of shops and restaurants in the city.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Dirty city which is a really shame

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Liked easy access, friendly people and architecture and plenty of restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place to visit, lots of entertainment options and places of interest to visit

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

There’s an air of it being unsafe feels very overcrowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I played poker at dusk till dawn casino and this hotel was good value and a nice location to stay for there