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The 3 best hotels in Peterborough.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Peterborough, United Kingdom: The Pearl Hotel (budget), Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough (best value) and The Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

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

At a glance

BudgetThe Pearl Hotel8.0/10 · €114 / nightBest ValuePark Inn by Radisson Peterborough8.5/10 · €168 / nightUpscale alternativeThe Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western8.4/10 · €135 / night
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The Pearl Hotel, Peterborough
Budget
8.0€114 / night

The Pearl Hotel

★★★★77 Lincoln Road

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.0/10 from 2,792 guest reviews
  • ≈ 13 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
2,792 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.
  • Breakfast: Served in-room with hot options, though sometimes late or limited in variety.
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 2,792 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €114.24 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €114.24/night versus a sample median of €167.87/night (32% below the median).
  • Location: Peterborough, Peterborough. Address: 77 Lincoln Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough, Peterborough
Best Value★ Our pick
8.5€168 / night

Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough

★★★Telephone House, Wentworth Street

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.5/10 from 1,970 guest reviews
  • ≈ 7 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
1,970 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central position near the train station, shops, and cathedral.
  • Room Soundproofing: Often quiet, though some rooms suffer from road traffic, corridor noise, or loud music.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 1,970 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 7 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: €167.87/night versus a sample median of €167.87/night.
  • Location: Peterborough, Peterborough. Address: Telephone House, Wentworth Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, Peterborough
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.4€135 / night

The Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

★★★★Peterborough City Centre

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.4/10 from 2,405 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
2,405 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 Peterborough City Centre rated 8.4/10 from 2,405 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 Peterborough City Centre rated 8.4/10 from 2,405 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.4/10 from 2,405 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 Peterborough

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

Budget

77 Lincoln Road

The Pearl Hotel · ≈ 13 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Telephone House, Wentworth Street

Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough · ≈ 7 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Peterborough City Centre

The Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western · ≈ 5 min walk to Peterborough Cathedral

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativePeterborough Cathedral · Whittlesey · Woodcroft Castle

Peterborough hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetThe Pearl Hotel77 Lincoln Road48.0 (2,792)€114
Best ValuePark Inn by Radisson PeterboroughTelephone House, Wentworth Street38.5 (1,970)€168
Upscale alternativeThe Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best WesternPeterborough City Centre48.4 (2,405)€135

Questions about hotels in Peterborough

What is the best budget hotel in Peterborough?
The Pearl Hotel (77 Lincoln Road): 8/10 · 2,792 reviews · €114 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.”
What is the best value hotel in Peterborough?
Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough (Telephone House, Wentworth Street): 8.5/10 · 1,970 reviews · €168 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central position near the train station, shops, and cathedral.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Peterborough?
The Bull Hotel; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western (Peterborough City Centre): 8.4/10 · 2,405 reviews · €135 / night
Where should I stay in Peterborough?
Our three picks are in 77 Lincoln Road, Telephone House, Wentworth Street, Peterborough 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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