The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Derby

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Derby

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Derby, UK? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Derby, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Derby to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Derby, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Derby for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Derby for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Located at Morledge, Derby De1 2ay, Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights has great rooms from $139 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, city views, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Wheelwright Way, Pride Park. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Jurys Inn Derby

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Derby
  • Family-Friendly

We found Jurys Inn Derby to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $125. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at King Street. You'll also find laundry services, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop


Kings Highway by Marston's Inns

Inn with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $59, Kings Highway by Marston's Inns, at The Kings Highway provides a restaurant, a bar, free parking, kids meals, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, a playground, an EV charging station, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Georgian House Hotel Derby

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Derby
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Georgian House Hotel Derby has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $60 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 32 - 36 Ashbourne Road. Furthermore, it also offers city views, free parking, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


The Coach House B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Coach House B&B is 9.20 out of 10. This place has a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $131, and it's located at 185 A Duffield Road. We also love the family rooms, private parking, and special diet menus which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Sheffield.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Derby, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Derby, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Derby, Best Hotels for One Week in Derby, Best Hotels for One Night in Derby, or Best Business Hotels in Derby.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Derby?

Derby Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$106

Travelers to Derby, UK will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $106. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Derby.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $114
  • 3-star hotels: $90


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