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The 3 best hotels in Norwich.

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 Norwich, United Kingdom: Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG (budget), The Maids Head Hotel (best value) and Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

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

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Norwich City by IHG8.6/10 · €130 / nightBest ValueThe Maids Head Hotel8.6/10 · €175 / nightUpscale alternativeHoliday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG8.1/10 · €170 / night
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Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG, Norwich
Budget
8.6€130 / night

Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG

★★★★Carrow Road

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.6/10 from 2,144 guest reviews
  • ≈ 19 min walk to Norwich Castle
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
2,144 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Convenient for the train station and football stadium, often with pitch views.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though guests dislike the extra charges for parking.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 2,144 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €129.98 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €129.98/night versus a sample median of €164.07/night (21% below the median).
  • Location: Norwich, Norwich. Address: Carrow Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Maids Head Hotel, Norwich
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€175 / night

The Maids Head Hotel

★★★★Norwich City Center

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.6/10 from 3,939 guest reviews
  • ≈ 2 min walk to Norwich Cathedral
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
3,939 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting next to the cathedral and a short walk to shops and restaurants.
  • Value For Money: High room rates and restaurant prices, plus extra fees for parking and breakfast.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 3,939 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €174.86/night versus a sample median of €164.07/night.
  • Location: Norwich City Center, Norwich. Address: Tombland. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG, Norwich
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.1€170 / night

Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG

★★★★Norwich

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 8.1/10 from 1,516 guest reviews
  • 3.2 km to St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
1,516 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Norwich rated 8.1/10 from 1,516 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Norwich rated 8.1/10 from 1,516 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.1/10 from 1,516 Booking.com reviews.

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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 Norwich

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

Budget

Carrow Road

Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG · ≈ 19 min walk to Norwich Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Norwich City Center

The Maids Head Hotel · ≈ 2 min walk to Norwich Cathedral

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Norwich

Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG · 3.2 km to St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeNorwich Cathedral · Norwich Castle · St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich

Norwich hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Norwich City by IHGCarrow Road48.6 (2,144)€130
Best ValueThe Maids Head HotelNorwich City Center48.6 (3,939)€175
Upscale alternativeHoliday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHGNorwich48.1 (1,516)€170

Questions about hotels in Norwich

What is the best budget hotel in Norwich?
Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG (Carrow Road): 8.6/10 · 2,144 reviews · €130 / night · Guests say: “Location: Convenient for the train station and football stadium, often with pitch views.”
What is the best value hotel in Norwich?
The Maids Head Hotel (Norwich City Center): 8.6/10 · 3,939 reviews · €175 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting next to the cathedral and a short walk to shops and restaurants.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Norwich?
Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road by IHG (Norwich): 8.1/10 · 1,516 reviews · €170 / night
Where should I stay in Norwich?
Our three picks are in Carrow Road, Norwich City Center, Norwich. 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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