Winchester

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Winchester featuring heritage architecture and a fountain
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Winchester which includes heritage architecture and a city
Winchester City Mill which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek
Great Hall featuring heritage architecture

This peaceful town embraces its enthralling history with museums full of ancient relics and streets lined with medieval architecture.

Be surrounded by Winchester’s past as you stroll down the city’s narrow streets, where the stories of Roman rulers and Saxon kings are interwoven with today’s family-run pubs and elegant Tudor houses. Admire grand cathedrals and mysterious ruins or discover the legend of King Arthur.

In the center of town, Winchester CathedralOpens in a new window provides the perfect first glimpse of this old city. The vast central vault and tall towers are a striking sight, while inside the long nave you will find exquisite carved-oak choir stalls. Venture deeper to view magnificent artwork and one of the few 12th-century bibles left in England.

If the cathedral’s amazing past has got your mind racing, head to the City MuseumOpens in a new window nearby. Three exhibition spaces guide you from Roman settlement all the way to World War II. Don’t miss the exhibition of ancient coins and the reconstructed Victorian street.

The lively hub of High Street lies to the north of the museum and provides a good chance to stop for some refreshment. Try a local beer or enjoy a roast dinner at one of the friendly pubs.

Visit the Westgate MuseumOpens in a new window, making sure to step through the only remaining city gate in Winchester, then continue onward to the Great HallOpens in a new window. Formerly part of a superb 11th-century castle, the hall now holds the round table, one of the region’s most important treasures. According to the famous legend, King Arthur would sit here with his 12 knights and discuss battle plans.

Take a short stroll south to view Wolvesey CastleOpens in a new window, an impressive landmark that has not stood the test of time so well. Walk through the courtyard and imagine the broken arches and lengths of stone as the grand halls and turrets that once stood here.

Winchester is a 2-hour drive southwest of LondonOpens in a new window. Stay at a luxurious hotel or one of the elegant guesthouses. At the beginning of July the Winchester Hat Fair turns the city into a festival of street theater and music.

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Worthy Lane, Winchester, England
The price is ₩154,188 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
₩154,188
₩185,026 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Bus park in front."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG

voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG

4 out of 5
Telegraph Way Morn Hill, Winchester, England
Fully refundable
The price is ₩130,978 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩130,978
₩157,174 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (875 reviews)
"Good location just outside Winchester, bus route just outside short trip to Town"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

voco Winchester Hotel & Spa by IHG
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4 out of 5
Paternoster Row, Winchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩116,151 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩116,151
₩139,381 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Our stay
"Didn't eat at hotel mainly good cleanliness however toilet bowl very stained needed bleach and a scrub. Bed comfy nice view basic group ideal for one night"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace, Southampton, England
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,063 reviews)
"Great location for a night before our cruise. Very close to the pier. Restaurants nearby and nice walk to the water and restaurants. Also close enough to walk to shops."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

room2 Southampton Hometel
The Madison

The Madison

3 out of 5
137 Hill Ln, Southampton, England
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Stunning property, host was lovely very accomodating quick to respond, would definitely use again, we were working from early hours to late eveming so didn't have chance to shop or eat oit on thia occasion but judging by everything else this host and property offered i would give 10 out of 10 on ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

The Madison
The Walls

The Walls

2 out of 5
24 Bernard Street, Southampton, England
Stay at this apartment in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay ...
5/10 (6 reviews)
"The property was clean with necessary utensils. Secure access to the property as well . Lacked air conditioning and tea/ coffee makings"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

The Walls
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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