Places to Stay in Winchester

Winchester is a beautiful cathedral city in theprice to suit everyone.
heart of southern England. Each year manyAs might be expected, Winchester offers
tourists come to the city. Most just come for theexcellent hotel accommodation. In the centre of
day, but if you're planning on staying longer thenWinchester you can stay at The Winchester
you'll want to know about the various places toRoyal hotel. It is a 75 bedroom establishment,
stay in Winchester.oozing old-world charm and dates back to 1530.
Despite being a very genteel place, with manyAlso, in the centre of town you can lodge at The
carefully tended parks, ancient buildings and pubsWinchester Hotel. This is a modern establishment
and restaurants, Winchester possesses manythat is very popular with the Business and Leisure
attractions that are of interest for all, be theytraveller. The Macdonald Wessex Hotel was built in
young, old, single or families. Likewise, Winchester1964, and is situated in the heart of Winchester
offers a broad range of accommodation thatCity Centre. The hotel runs alongside the famous
caters for all budgets and tastes.Winchester Cathedral and is within easy walking
Many young people and backpackers come eachdistance of the city centre shops. For those who
year to Winchester and some stay for more thancan afford it, Lainston House Hotel is a lovely
a day or two. Cost is usually a factor for suchplace to stay whilst visiting Winchester. The hotel
tourists and despite appearances, accommodationis an elegant William and Mary house built in the
can be found in or near Winchester itself. Thereseventeenth century. It is situated in Sparsholt on
used to be a hostel in Winchester, run by thethe outskirts of Winchester and is set in 63 acres
YHA. It was housed in a restored and workingof downland park. The Marwell Hotel is opposite
watermill in the city centre. Sadly, the hostel partMarwell Zoological Park and is styled as a colonial
of the mill is now closed. The nearest YHA cansafari lodge. It has 68 rooms. The hotel is just 6
now be found at Burley 23 miles, Salisbury 24kms from Winchester.
miles and Portsmouth 25 miles away. There is anFor those who plan on staying longer than a few
excellent bus network connecting Winchester todays in Winchester, a self-catering holiday staying
all these towns - all of which are within one hour'sin a country cottage might be the ideal choice.
travel by bus.Hampshire is a quintessential English county and its
Another good cheap option is camping. Morn Hillcottages reflect this, with their thatched roofs,
Caravan Club Site can be found on the outskirtsmellow brick walls, and rose adorned windows.
of the town, so you can walk to the city centreThere are many places to stay in Winchester,
from the site, or take a short bus journey. If youoffering accommodation to suit all travelers.
have your own transport, then you mightDuring summer and other busy times of the year
consider one of the many campsites aroundit is best to book ahead as Winchester can be
Hampshire. There are many campsites in the Newvery busy. Wherever you decide to stay in
Forest. The Forest is one of England's lastWinchester you're sure to be enthralled by the
remaining ancient woodlands and makes a greatbeauty of the city.
base to explore Winchester and the county.Robin O'Brien lives and works in Winchester and is
On a slightly higher budget you could stay in onefounder of Winchester Tourist Information. You
of Winchester's bed and breakfasts or guestcan find out more on places to stay in Winchester
houses. They are numerous and can be found inand book online and learn about places to visit in
the city centre, suburbs or just out of town at aWinchester.