The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Winchester

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Winchester

If it's your first trip to Winchester, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Winchester. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Winchester. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Winchester for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Winchester beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Winchester for your first trip!

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

Winchester Royal Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Winchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at St Peter Street, Winchester Royal Hotel has great rooms from $98 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.10 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 kids meals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel du Vin Winchester

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel du Vin Winchester which has nice rooms starting at $177. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Southgate Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and wedding services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. 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
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


The King Alfred Pub

Inn with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Winchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The King Alfred Pub to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $101. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Saxon Road. You'll also find free parking, a refrigerator, a playground, and breakfast in the room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Wykeham Arms

Inn with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $106, Wykeham Arms, at 75 Kingsgate Street provides a restaurant, a bar, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms and meeting facilities. It's located just 0.3 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
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


31 Queens Road - B&B

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

31 Queens Road - B&B has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and a pool table. The great rooms here start at $100 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 31 Queens Road. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk, breakfast in the room, cycling, and squash, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Just a B

Guest House with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Winchester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Just a B is 9.00 out of 10. This place has free parking and a refrigerator. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $107, and it's located at 67 Hyde Street. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bournemouth, Oxford, Shanklin, Portsmouth, and Southampton.

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


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

Winchester Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$115

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Winchester, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $115. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Winchester.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $121
  • 3-star hotels: $100
  • 2-star hotels: $107


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