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