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Chester Hotels Information
Hotels in Chester | 163 |
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Hotels Prices From | $49 |
Hotels Reviews | 82,217 |
Hotels Photos | 28,597 |
Travel high season | Jun - Aug |
Travel low season | Mar - May |
High season avg price | $132 |
Low season avg price | $119 |
Get ready for serious holiday sparkle—Chester transforms into a winter wonderland come December. Its twinkly lights, beautifully decorated homes, and spectacular Christmas Market make this time of year its second-most popular tourist season.
Knock out your holiday shopping at the Christmas Market, where vendors sell locally produced jewelry, crafts, clothing, and more in 70 adorable wooden chalets.
Santa never skips Chester. Check for seasonal events, which often include Santa Dashes, a lantern show at the Chester Zoo, and holiday-themed theater productions.
Winter rain does add an extra challenge to festivities. If you wake up to clear skies, take advantage by wandering the neighborhoods of stately homes decorated for the season.
Moderately cool weather and frequent rain translate into the area’s slowest tourist season—and that’s great news for bargain-hunters scouting for a deal. The other upside of all this rain? Flowers popping up in window boxes all around Chester. When the sun does shine, get out on the water to make the most of it.
Escape the drizzle by taking a tower tour at the Chester Cathedral, a former abbey built in 1093 and then rebuilt in a Gothic style in 1250.
If you get a fair-weather window, there’s nothing lovelier than the area’s waterways. Hop onto a River Dee boat tour or walk along Shropshire Union Canal.
In May, enjoy a weekend’s worth of music at the Chester Folk Festival with the UK’s best up-and-coming artists.
Cloudless days, T-shirt temperatures—summertime in Chester is an absolute treat. But it’s a treat you’ll have to share with dozens of other visitors. Still, this is the time for rambling walks around the city’s edges to explore its Roman-era ruins. And streets are buzzing with locals and tourists alike crowding the outdoor patios for drinking and dining in the sunshine.
Summer’s clear, warm days let you fully take in the city’s Roman-era architecture. Walk around the City Walls, built in the first century when the area was known as Deva Victrix, and explore the Roman Amphitheatre and vibrant green Roman Gardens.
Catch a classic play at the Grovesnor Park Open Air Theatre, which only runs from late May through August.
Feeling lucky? Stop by Chester Racecourse, also known as the Roodee, and place your bets in the country’s oldest still-operating racecourse. The most popular event of the racing season is City Plate Day, which takes place in July and attracts some of the best owners and trainers around the country.
Compared to summer’s major buzz, fall in Chester feels a bit shushed—and that’s part of its appeal. This lull gives plenty of breathing room to take in the seasonal changes. Lovely fall colors and cultural festivals are worth planning your trip around. And if you miss that big summertime energy, you’ll still find plenty of spirit in local pubs and cafes.
Trek through autumn’s blazing leaves at Grosvenor Park, or take photos on the grounds of Chester Cathedral, where the reds and orange add a cinematic punch.
Cozy up from the cold with a cuppa at one of Chester’s beloved independent coffee or tea shops—or take it to-go for a walk by the Shropshire Union Canal.
In October, the Sanjhi Indian Association organizes a local Diwali celebration. Past festivals have included Rangoli Diwali art cards, Diya Indian candles, Henna body painting, and loads of cheap, delicious eats.
Looking for your next great read? Plan your trip around the Chester Literature Festival in early November at the beloved Storyhouse building, also home to regular theater performances and a cinema.
Hotels near the sights
- Chester ZooWe're the UK's number one charity zoo, with over 21,000 animals and 500 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With 1.9 million visitors every year, the zoo is an all-year round, full-day visitor attraction for everyone. We're open daily from 10am, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Car parking is free and on site. Facilities for disabled visitors, including self-drive electric scooters and wheelchairs.Read more
- Chester CathedralChester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.Read more
- Chester City WallsRead more
- River DeeRead more
- Chester RowsRead more
- Sick to DeathThe gory story of medicine through time. Sick To Death offers the history of medicine in a museum and family attraction in Chester City Centre - located on the city's famous Rows. A playground of plaque with a smatter of splatter & a chance to poke into the medical past. Prepare yourselves for……bad smells, gross gore, a bit of magic and a lot of science and discovery all to be explored in a fun way. The attraction offers self guided tours which take approx one hour and includes a unique shop selling fun spells, witches mugs, science kits, crystals, tarot cards and all things unique and magical.Read more
- Eastgate & Eastgate ClockRead more
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- Grosvenor MuseumRead more
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- Bawn Lodge, Premier Inn Chester Central North Hotel, and Brookside Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Chester Zoo. See the full list: Hotels near Chester Zoo.
- Popular hotels close to Chester City Walls include Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City, Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel, and Crowne Plaza Chester, an IHG Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Chester City Walls.
- Popular hotels close to Chester Airport include The Hotel Chester, Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City, and The Chester Townhouse. See the full list: Hotels near Chester Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Chester Cathedral are The Hotel Chester, Oddfellows Chester, and Leonardo Hotel Chester. See the full list: Hotels near Chester Cathedral.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Chester are The Hotel Chester, Hotel Indigo Chester, an IHG Hotel, and The Chester Townhouse. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Chester.
- Popular cheap hotels in Chester include Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City, The Royal Oak Hotel, and Carden Park Hotel. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Chester.
- Carden Park Hotel, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, and The Chester Grosvenor have a spa and received excellent reviews from travelers in Chester. See the full list: Chester Spa Resorts.
- Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, and Carden Park Hotel all received great reviews from families traveling in Chester. See the full list: Chester Family Hotels.
- The Hotel Chester, Hotel Indigo Chester, an IHG Hotel, and The Royal Oak Hotel received great reviews from travelers looking for a romantic hotel in Chester. See the full list: Romantic Hotels in Chester.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Chester include Carden Park Hotel, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, and Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Chester.