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The Bell Gate House

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Leicester with a 24-hour front desk

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The Bell Gate House sits near De Montford Hall and Leicester Royal Infirmary, offering practical comforts for a restorative stay. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, store luggage safely, and appreciate the convenience of laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩124,861
₩124,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bell Gate House, 156 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, England, LE1 3XL

What's nearby

  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Athena Conference Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Curve Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • De Montfort University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Space Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McIndians - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abu Daniel Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chimini Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Musician - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Bell Gate House

Guesthouse remodeled in 2020 and located near Curve Theatre
Located close to De Montfort University and National Space Centre, The Bell Gate House provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 29-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bell Gate House B&B Leicester
Bell Gate House B&B
Bell Gate House Leicester
Bell Gate House
The Bell Gate House Leicester
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse Leicester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bell Gate House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bell Gate House?

As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Gate House on Dec 12, 2025 start from ₩124,861, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Bell Gate House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bell Gate House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Bell Gate House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Bell Gate House located?

Located in Leicester City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Curve Theatre and De Montfort University. National Space Centre and De Montford Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Leicester Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

The Bell Gate House Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RODRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was excellent stay. Parking just beside
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

No remote for the television. Not really a problem this time as I didn’t want the tv on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A solid stay

Incredibly reasonably priced stay on Easter weekend, can’t fault it, really good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikkel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel advertised as 24h reception. I arrived after midnight and after waiting for 10min outside someone came to open the door. Proceeded to complain that they were closed. Wanted to charge me £10 for the late check in. When I refused I was called a (profanity) and handed the key in furry. Terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

The room had everything I needed & was pretty clean. En-suite shower (no bath but I prefer a shower anyway), sink & toilet were clean & in good condition. Kettle with coffee& tea options were fine & the TV had the usual free digital channels. I've paid a lot more for poorer rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget room very close to the city centre

Excellent location being only a ten minute walk into the city centre. A very reasonable price too and friendly staff on check in with good communication before we arrived. The only two down sides were that the matresses were not comfortable at all and were two single beds pushed together to make a double. Also, the room was quite light (for us) at night because of the type of blind. Those two things feel quite easy to fix though and other than those issues, it suited us well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Obinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed

Horrid frontage and stairway but the room was clean and the chap on reception very nice. Decent basic accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel in Leicester city centre.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building was a derilic shop, not appealing at all. So many stairs to climb to get to rooms. The room had a smell to it, the bed was 2 old single mattress put on a base to make a double bed up, they were past being used. Only one mirror in the bathroom. Never again will I stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Just basic but very nice clean and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

ololade

Liked: Amenities
The staff was unbelievably rude, disrespectful and very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay lovely clean room friendly staff very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nicely kept, clean and comfortable B&B near to the bus station and city centre with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great all around !

Great all around !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great night there. It was a clean and comfortable place to stay. The hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First impression was the hotel clean and tidy. My friend and I choose twin room option. I personally didnt get much sleep due to the mattress, there was no support, and the springs were pertruding, making it a very nosiy and uncomfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet close to shops good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and ideal for one nights stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem!

Good location, really friendly and helpful staff who took a genuine interest in you as a guest. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It’s a very basic B&B, I choose it because of the location, the receptionsit was very helpful, no problems there, but the room is quite small, the beds are terrible, there is mould on the bathroom wall, and stains on the towel. It’s not the best value for money, considering other options in the city, but it was about right for me purely because of the location just a 5 minute walk from the Mattioli Arena where I had business to do during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025