| Winchester is a beautiful cathedral city in the | | | | houses. They are numerous and can be found in |
| heart of southern England. Each year many | | | | the city centre, suburbs or just out of town at a |
| tourists come to the city. Most just come for the | | | | price to suit everyone. |
| day, but if you're planning on staying longer then | | | | As might be expected, Winchester offers |
| you'll want to know about the various places to | | | | excellent hotel accommodation. In the centre of |
| stay in Winchester. | | | | Winchester you can stay at The Winchester |
| Despite being a very genteel place, with many | | | | Royal hotel. It is a 75 bedroom establishment, |
| carefully tended parks, ancient buildings and pubs | | | | oozing old-world charm and dates back to 1530. |
| and restaurants, Winchester possesses many | | | | Also, in the centre of town you can lodge at The |
| attractions that are of interest for all, be they | | | | Winchester Hotel. This is a modern establishment |
| young, old, single or families. Likewise, Winchester | | | | that is very popular with the Business and Leisure |
| offers a broad range of accommodation that | | | | traveller. The Macdonald Wessex Hotel was built in |
| caters for all budgets and tastes. | | | | 1964, and is situated in the heart of Winchester |
| Many young people and backpackers come each | | | | City Centre. The hotel runs alongside the famous |
| year to Winchester and some stay for more than | | | | Winchester Cathedral and is within easy walking |
| a day or two. Cost is usually a factor for such | | | | distance of the city centre shops. For those who |
| tourists and despite appearances, accommodation | | | | can afford it, Lainston House Hotel is a lovely |
| can be found in or near Winchester itself. There | | | | place to stay whilst visiting Winchester. The hotel |
| used to be a hostel in Winchester, run by the | | | | is an elegant William and Mary house built in the |
| YHA. It was housed in a restored and working | | | | seventeenth century. It is situated in Sparsholt on |
| watermill in the city centre. Sadly, the hostel part | | | | the outskirts of Winchester and is set in 63 acres |
| of the mill is now closed. The nearest YHA can | | | | of downland park. The Marwell Hotel is opposite |
| now be found at Burley 23 miles, Salisbury 24 | | | | Marwell Zoological Park and is styled as a colonial |
| miles and Portsmouth 25 miles away. There is an | | | | safari lodge. It has 68 rooms. The hotel is just 6 |
| excellent bus network connecting Winchester to | | | | kms from Winchester. |
| all these towns - all of which are within one hour's | | | | For those who plan on staying longer than a few |
| travel by bus. | | | | days in Winchester, a self-catering holiday staying |
| Another good cheap option is camping. Morn Hill | | | | in a country cottage might be the ideal choice. |
| Caravan Club Site can be found on the outskirts | | | | Hampshire is a quintessential English county and its |
| of the town, so you can walk to the city centre | | | | cottages reflect this, with their thatched roofs, |
| from the site, or take a short bus journey. If you | | | | mellow brick walls, and rose adorned windows. |
| have your own transport, then you might | | | | There are many places to stay in Winchester, |
| consider one of the many campsites around | | | | offering accommodation to suit all travelers. |
| Hampshire. There are many campsites in the New | | | | During summer and other busy times of the year |
| Forest. The Forest is one of England's last | | | | it is best to book ahead as Winchester can be |
| remaining ancient woodlands and makes a great | | | | very busy. Wherever you decide to stay in |
| base to explore Winchester and the county. | | | | Winchester you're sure to be enthralled by the |
| On a slightly higher budget you could stay in one | | | | beauty of the city. |
| of Winchester's bed and breakfasts or guest | | | | |