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The 3 best hotels in Nottingham.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 6 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Nottingham, United Kingdom: Leonardo Hotel Nottingham (budget), Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG (best value) and Roomzzz Nottingham City (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetLeonardo Hotel Nottingham8.5/10 · €159 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn Nottingham by IHG8.6/10 · €206 / nightUpscale alternativeRoomzzz Nottingham City8.9/10 · €97 / night
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Leonardo Hotel Nottingham, Nottingham
Budget
8.5€159 / night

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

★★★★Nottingham City Centre

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.5/10 from 8,358 guest reviews
  • ≈ 15 min walk to Nottingham Castle
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
8,358 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: A short walk to the train station, Motorpoint Arena, and city centre.
  • Room Soundproofing: Internal areas are peaceful, though street noise and hallway sounds are sometimes audible.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 8,358 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €158.54 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €158.54/night versus a sample median of €198.47/night (20% below the median).
  • Location: Nottingham City Centre, Nottingham. Address: Waterfront Plaza, Station Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG, Nottingham
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€206 / night

Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG

★★★★Castle Marina Park

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.6/10 from 2,129 guest reviews
  • ≈ 13 min walk to Nottingham Castle
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
2,129 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.
  • Parking: Onsite spaces incur an additional daily charge.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 2,129 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 6 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: €206.34/night versus a sample median of €198.47/night.
  • Location: Nottingham, Nottingham. Address: Castle Marina Park. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Roomzzz Nottingham City, Nottingham
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.9€97 / night

Roomzzz Nottingham City

★★★★Nottingham City Centre

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.9/10 from 2,534 guest reviews
  • ≈ 4 min walk to Nottingham Cathedral
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
2,534 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

Highly rated four-star alternative · family rooms, free wi-fi.

  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 2,534 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 6 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: €97.11/night versus a sample median of €198.47/night (51% below the median).
  • Location: Nottingham City Centre, Nottingham. Address: Stanley Place, Off Talbot Street, Nottingham. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Nottingham Castle, Trent Bridge, Nottingham Cathedral

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Nottingham

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

Budget

Nottingham City Centre

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham · ≈ 15 min walk to Nottingham Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Castle Marina Park

Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG · ≈ 13 min walk to Nottingham Castle

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Nottingham City Centre

Roomzzz Nottingham City · ≈ 4 min walk to Nottingham Cathedral

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeNottingham Castle · Trent Bridge · Nottingham Cathedral

Nottingham hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetLeonardo Hotel NottinghamNottingham City Centre48.5 (8,358)€159
Best ValueHoliday Inn Nottingham by IHGCastle Marina Park48.6 (2,129)€206
Upscale alternativeRoomzzz Nottingham CityNottingham City Centre48.9 (2,534)€97

Questions about hotels in Nottingham

What is the best budget hotel in Nottingham?
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham (Nottingham City Centre): 8.5/10 · 8,358 reviews · €159 / night · Guests say: “Location: A short walk to the train station, Motorpoint Arena, and city centre.”
What is the best value hotel in Nottingham?
Holiday Inn Nottingham by IHG (Castle Marina Park): 8.6/10 · 2,129 reviews · €206 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Nottingham?
Roomzzz Nottingham City (Nottingham City Centre): 8.9/10 · 2,534 reviews · €97 / night
Where should I stay in Nottingham?
Our three picks are in Nottingham City Centre, Castle Marina Park. 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 September 19, 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 · 19 Sep 2026.

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