Hull Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hull Marina which includes heritage elements, a bay or harbour and night scenes
Nestled on a river just inland from the North Sea, this city has culture galore, important national landmarks and a thriving nightlife scene.

Hull, or Kingston Upon Hull, shares a name with the river that flows through it. Discover the city’s medieval history, visit one of its many educational museums, or enjoy the parks and green spaces that let you escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Due to its easy access to the water and navigable river, Hull developed as a shipping center. In addition to trade, whaling also became a key source of income in the city’s early days. Visit Hull today and much of what you will see actually dates back to just after World War II. The vast majority of the city was destroyed in bombings and had to be rebuilt.

There’s something in Hull for everyone, no matter your interests. For an informative day out, visit the Arctic Corsair, a large ship turned into a museum that shows the area’s deep-sea fishing industry. Stop by the Streetlife Museum of Transport to see artifacts that tell the story of 200 years of transportation history. There’s also the Ferens Art Gallery for a relaxing few hours contemplating art.

For a bit of green space, head to Pearson Park, where you can sit by the lake or visit the birds and reptiles inside the conservatory. Take a boat out on the lake in East Park when the weather is nice. If you find yourself in the city center, you will be close to the beautiful grassy area known as Queens Gardens, where you can sit by the fountain.

You’ll find that Hull is also a hub for shopping and nightlife. St. Stephen’s Shopping Center has various retail outlets and a movie theater showing the latest releases. Afterward, head to Newland Avenue or Princes Avenue to explore the bars and cafés.

Hull is well connected to the rest of the country via the railways. Multiple trains from London, York and Sheffield run each day. Once in the city, get around on foot or by using public buses.

Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
80 Ferensway, Hull, England
The price is Rp896.139 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp896.139
Rp1.075.367 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Hull. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
A pleasant stay - comfy bed and a good shower!
"Finding car park was a bit tricky as Sat nav bit confused! Great location for Connexium Arena and Mall. Staff friendly, room very comfortable. Breakfast - one coffee machine could not cope with demand, would have liked more fruit but generally a decent breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Village Hotel Hull
Village Hotel Hull
3.5 out of 5
Henry Boot Way, Priory Park, Hull, England
The price is Rp1.122.299 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.122.299
Rp1.346.758 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Undergoing refurbishment but the quality of refurbishment of the bedrooms are failing short of what they should be"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Village Hotel Hull
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
4 out of 5
Grange Park Lane, Willerby, Hull, England
The price is Rp1.088.290 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
Rp1.088.290
Rp1.305.948 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (756 reviews)
"Lovely place"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024

Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
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.
Humber Lofts Serviced Suites
Humber Lofts Serviced Suites
3.5 out of 5
94 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, England
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KCOM Craven Park and St Mary the Virgin ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"Great apartment in city center very clean staff very helpful deffo stay again"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Humber Lofts Serviced Suites
Hull Spacious Apartment 5
Hull Spacious Apartment 5
3.5 out of 5
13-25 George street, Apartment -05, Hull, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, pillowtop beds and slippers. Popular attractions KCOM Craven Park and Grosvenor Casino Hull are located ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
"For my purposes of visiting an unwell relative, it was perfect. However, if you don’t know the area it appears a bit run down. The appartments themselves have good security with cctv. I booked through travel site and found communication was not easy. I have a feeling the owners are new to letting ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024

Hull Spacious Apartment 5
Hull Spacious Guest House-3
Hull Spacious Guest House-3
3 out of 5
13-25 George street, Hull, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Hull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions KCOM Craven Park and Grosvenor Casino Hull are located nearby.
2/10 (4 reviews)
"Property was cancelled on my arrival to check in (I was told via WhatsApp!) and I STILL haven’t received a refund!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Hull Spacious Guest House-3
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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Reviews of Hull

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
63
" "5 - Excellent 24.513618677042803%
4 - Good
122
" "4 - Good 47.47081712062257%
3 - Okay
62
" "3 - Okay 24.124513618677042%
2 - Disappointing
7
" "2 - Disappointing 2.7237354085603114%
1 - Terrible
3
" "1 - Terrible 1.1673151750972763%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place getting better all the time, it not just for the ferry anymore!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful city with fantastic architecture . Most museums and galleries are free. Ferens art gallery is wonderful and the museum of Yorkshire Life is excellent, William Wilberforce museum very moving. The Arctic Corsair trawler is being refurbished

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

even though we have stayed at the gilson 3 times and another hotel twice before that it was for medical appointments not for sightseeing so we cannot comment on places of interest

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Like so many big city centres, best to avoid them at night. Initially, we decided to eat out in city centre - then saw the rough sleepers, drunks and drug users - not very welcoming! Left city centre for a pleasant meal in a pub about two miles away.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The old town is OK but east Hull is basically a no-go area in consideration of the many social housing estates. Its a bit grim in Hull

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great for museums

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