The Maids Head Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want to sleep a minute from Norwich Cathedral and walk everywhere, and you accept paying about €175 a night plus extras. If price matters more than position, our Budget pick has the same guest score for about €45 less a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
The Maids Head Hotel is our Best Value pick in Norwich. It suits couples, city-break visitors and families who want to explore the centre on foot and come back to friendly, professional staff. Family rooms are listed.
Skip it if you are watching every euro. Guests say rates, restaurant prices and fees for parking and breakfast are high. Drivers should also check parking costs before deciding.
Location and getting around
This is the hotel's strongest point. The address is Tombland, in Norwich City Center, and guests rate the location 9.7. They describe it as next to the cathedral and a short walk to shops and restaurants.
Straight-line estimates put Norwich Cathedral about 100 metres away, roughly 1 minute on foot. Norwich Castle is 0.5 km, about 6 minutes, and St John the Baptist Cathedral 1.1 km, about 14 minutes. Most of a short city break can be done on foot. These times are estimates, not measured routes.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.6 out of 10 from 3,939 reviews, joint second of the 8 eligible properties we compared.
Two strengths come up again and again. The location next to the cathedral, with shops and restaurants close by, and a friendly, professional team that gives a warm welcome.
The main complaint is value. Guests point to high room rates and restaurant prices, plus extra charges for parking and breakfast. That is worth knowing, since this is our Best Value choice, and value here is about the balance of score, review count and position rather than the lowest bill.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €174.86 a night, about €349.72 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That is above the sample median of €164.07. Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG, was €129.98 with the same 8.6 score and four stars. Our Luxury pick, Park Farm Hotel, was €187.91 with 8.9. You pay about €45 a night more than the Budget pick mainly for the central position next to the cathedral.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Norwich. Our Best Value slot balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel. The Maids Head combines a strong score from nearly 4,000 reviews with a 9.7 location rating.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The breakfast listing includes full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet options.
Before you book
Ask what parking costs and whether breakfast is included in your rate, since guests flag both as extra charges.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How close is The Maids Head Hotel to Norwich Cathedral?
Very close: about 100 metres in a straight line, roughly a 1 minute walk. Guests describe it as right next to the cathedral.
Is breakfast included at The Maids Head Hotel?
Guests report that breakfast can cost extra, so it depends on your rate. The buffet listing includes full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Is there parking?
Guests mention extra fees for parking. Free parking is not confirmed, so ask the hotel for the current price.
Can I walk to Norwich Castle?
Yes. It is about 0.5 km away, roughly 6 minutes on foot in a straight line.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €174.86 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.