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
Lace Market featuring road cycling, a city and street scenes

Lace Market

Lace Market is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to St Mary's Church or Nottingham Contemporary.

Lace Market
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Lenton

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

Lenton
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Forest Fields

While Forest Fields isn't home to many top sights, Rock City Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Forest Fields
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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
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Fantastic addition to the university campus. Convenient location and friendly atmospher. Good value too."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
4 out of 5
296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €69 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€69
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (595 reviews)
"Unfortunately the air conditioning in our room was not working on an extremely hot night. We were offered to change rooms, but we had settled in by the time the maintenance man came to look at the air conditioning and made this offer. We gathered there was a problem in quite a few rooms. We were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, England
The price is €68 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€68
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, and the air conditioning was great. The shower had great temperature and water pressure. The breakfast buffet was also very good and had many options for food / beverages. The location was very close to the train station, and about a 15 ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel 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.
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! (852 reviews)
Great
"We only stayed 1 night and checked out early but it was great having a kitchenette. Place was clean and tidy. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Roomzzz Nottingham City
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! (293 reviews)
"Perfect fpr my requirements. Nice clean, good kitchen facilities. It s on the main road so you can hear traffic."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

River Rooms Nottingham
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Top stay in Nottingham
"The apartment did what it said on the tin. Spacious, clean, good facilities and comfortable. The checking-in procedure is a bit convoluted and needs fine-tuning but it didn't detract for our stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

St Mary's Quarters
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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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