Winchester
🏨 Best Hotels
Winchester's hotel scene punches well above its weight for a city this size — blame the cathedral, the chalk streams, and a steady stream of discerning visitors who expect more than a chain. The best independents here lean into the city's history without feeling stuffy, offering genuinely personal stays within walking distance of the Broadway or tucked into the Itchen Valley.
10 places in Winchester
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Avington Estate
17th-century mansion with gilded state rooms, surrounded by parkland and gardens. Open May-Sep.
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Cricketers Inn
Classic pub set in a national park offering warm rooms, relaxed dining & a patio.
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Hotel du Vin Winchester
Upmarket boutique hotel in a 1715 building offering sleek quarters, a refined bistro and a bar.
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New Place Hotel
Casual rooms in a manor house hotel with an indoor pool, a bar and an elegant restaurant.
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The Black Hole
Cosy, individually decorated rooms in a laid-back B&B offering a rooftop terrace with city views.
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The King’s Head
Ivy-clad Georgian pub with classy guestrooms and a rustic restaurant with a Modern British menu.
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The Northbrook Arms
Traditional pub with use of the village green and side-garden and a typical menu, plus accomodation.
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The Running Horse Pub with Rooms
Chic 18th-century pub offering airy rooms with a vintage vibe, plus free hot breakfast and WiFi.
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Contemporary rooms and suites, plus a health club, a spa and multiple dining options.
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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa, an IHG Hotel
Understated hotel offering a bar/restaurant & a fitness centre, plus free Wi-Fi & parking.
