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The 3 best hotels in Leicester.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Leicester, United Kingdom: Belmont Hotel Leicester (budget), Novotel Leicester (best value) and St Martins Lodge (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetBelmont Hotel Leicester8.6/10 · €98 / nightBest ValueNovotel Leicester8.8/10 · €198 / nightUpscale alternativeSt Martins Lodge9.2/10 · €146 / night
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Belmont Hotel Leicester, Leicester
Budget
8.6€98 / night

Belmont Hotel Leicester

★★★★De Montfort St

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.6/10 from 3,621 guest reviews
  • ≈ 16 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
3,621 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · restaurant, free parking.

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 3,621 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €98.37 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €98.37/night versus a sample median of €148.63/night (34% below the median).
  • Location: Leicester, Leicester. Address: De Montfort St. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Novotel Leicester, Leicester
Best Value★ Our pick
8.8€198 / night

Novotel Leicester

★★★★Leicester City Centre

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 2,994 guest reviews
  • ≈ 6 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
2,994 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

Central Leicester City Centre hotel rated 8.8 from 2,994 Booking.com reviews: good value close to the sights.

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Why this Best Value pick
  • Central Leicester City Centre hotel rated 8.8 from 2,994 Booking.com reviews: good value close to the sights.
  • Guest score 8.8/10 from 2,994 Booking.com reviews.
St Martins Lodge, Leicester
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
9.2€146 / night

St Martins Lodge

★★★★Leicester City Centre

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.2/10 from 3,079 guest reviews
  • ≈ 2 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
3,079 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the Cathedral, Richard III centre, shops, and restaurants.
  • Noise Level: Rear rooms are peaceful, but street-facing units suffer from traffic and pedestrian disturbance.
  • Free parking
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 3,079 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €145.72/night versus a sample median of €148.63/night (2% below the median).
  • Location: Leicester City Centre, Leicester. Address: 7 Peacock Lane. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England, Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicester Castle

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Leicester

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

De Montfort St

Belmont Hotel Leicester · ≈ 16 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Leicester City Centre

Novotel Leicester · ≈ 6 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Leicester City Centre

St Martins Lodge · ≈ 2 min walk to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeExhumation and reburial of Richard III of England · Kirby Muxloe Castle · Leicester Castle

Leicester hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetBelmont Hotel LeicesterDe Montfort St48.6 (3,621)€98
Best ValueNovotel LeicesterLeicester City Centre48.8 (2,994)€198
Upscale alternativeSt Martins LodgeLeicester City Centre49.2 (3,079)€146

Questions about hotels in Leicester

What is the best budget hotel in Leicester?
Belmont Hotel Leicester (De Montfort St): 8.6/10 · 3,621 reviews · €98 / night
What is the best value hotel in Leicester?
Novotel Leicester (Leicester City Centre): 8.8/10 · 2,994 reviews · €198 / night
What is the best luxury hotel in Leicester?
St Martins Lodge (Leicester City Centre): 9.2/10 · 3,079 reviews · €146 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the Cathedral, Richard III centre, shops, and restaurants.”
Where should I stay in Leicester?
Our three picks are in De Montfort St, Leicester City Centre. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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