Budget Accommodation close to Horse Races
Holiday Inn Express Doncaster, an IHG Hotel
DN4 8SJ, Doncaster, Bullrush Grove, Balby
2 minutes’ drive from the M18 motorway and the A1(M), this modern hotel offers comfortable, temperature controlled rooms. The Holiday Inn Express Doncaster also offers free WiFi throughout and free parking. The Holiday Inn Express... read more
2843 reviews 8.4
Regent Hotel Doncaster
DN1 2DS, Doncaster, Regent Square
In the centre of Doncaster, Regent Hotel features modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, and overlooks the charming Regent Square. The bus and train stations are a few minutes' away. Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster Dome and Keepmoat... read more
784 reviews 7.4
Earl Of Doncaster Hotel
DN2 6AD, Doncaster, Bennetthorpe,
This South Yorkshire Art Deco hotel is less than 500 metres from both Doncaster’s town centre and race course. There is free secure parking, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The hotel offers individually designed... read more
1548 reviews 8.8
Mercure Doncaster Centre Danum Hotel
DN1 1DN, Doncaster, High Street
Located in the centre of Doncaster, in Doncaster’s shopping district, the Mercure Doncaster Centre Danum Hotel is a 5-minute walk to the Civic Quarter and 600 metres from Doncaster Railway Station. An Edwardian building, the... read more
303 reviews 7.3
Campanile Hotel Doncaster
DN4 7PD, Doncaster, Doncaster Leisure Park, Bawtry Road
Opposite Doncaster Racecourse, the Campanile Hotel Doncaster is 15 minutes drive from Robin Hood Airport and 5 minutes from the city centre. It has a bar, restaurant and Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Campanile Hotel have... read more
1565 reviews 6.5
Primelodge Doncaster
DN4 5HX, Doncaster, Ten Pound Walk
Just a 15-minute walk from Doncaster centre, Primelodge Doncaster offers free parking and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Doncaster Railway Station is just a mile away. The cosy rooms at Primelodge have suite shower... read more
738 reviews 5.2
Toby Carvery Doncaster by Innkeeper's Collection
DN4 7BS, Doncaster, Bessacarr Toby Carvery, Bawtry Road
Just a 5-minute drive from Doncaster Racecourse, this Innkeeper's Collection offers free private parking. Doncaster’s town centre can be reached in a 5-minute drive. Traditional wooden furnishings are included in each room, which also has... read more
1847 reviews 7.7
Beverley Inn & Hotel
DN3 2JE, Edenthorpe, 117 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe
Just over 3 miles from Doncaster, The Beverley Inn & Hotel is a lively pub with lodging rooms. A 20-minute drive from Robin Hood Airport, The Beverley Inn & Hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Each room... read more
308 reviews 6.2
The Red Lion Wetherspoon
DN1 1NH, Doncaster, 37–38 Market Place
Situated in Doncaster, The Red Lion Wetherspoon offers facilities like a garden and bar. The property is around 3 km from Doncaster Racecourse, Cusworth Hall and Keepmoat Stadium. Free WiFi is available throughout. All rooms... read more
1450 reviews 8.7
Rigsbys Guesthouse Doncaster
DN2 5BL, Doncaster, 84 Thorne Road
Set in Doncaster, within 5.1 km of Cusworth Hall and 32 km of Belle Vue, Rigsbys Guesthouse Doncaster offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFithroughout the property as well as free private parking for... read more
246 reviews 9.1
Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
DN2 6BB , Doncaster, Doncaster Racecourse Leger Way
Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse is located on Doncaster Racecourse, just 0.5 miles away from the town centre, 3.9 miles from Yorkshire Wildlife Park. This 4 star hotel offers 154 bedrooms with some boasting a... read more
2786 reviews 8.6
Whitburn Guest House About 7 mins Walk To The City Free Internet TV
DN1 2AT, Doncaster, 9 Whitburn Road Hyde Park
Whitburn Guest House About 7 mins Walk To The City Free Internet TV is situated in Doncaster, within 5.3 km of Cusworth Hall and 32 km of Belle Vue. With a private bathroom, rooms at... read more
260 reviews 8.3
City Space
DN1 1NE, Doncaster, 36 Market Place
Situated within 4.6 km of Cusworth Hall and 31 km of Belle Vue in Doncaster, City Space features accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and... read more
297 reviews 7.5
Mansion Court
DN1 1ES, Doncaster, 1 Scot Lane
Situated in Doncaster, 3 km from Cusworth Hall and 2.5 km from Doncaster Racecourse, Mansion Court features accommodation with free WiFi and access to a Jacuzzi. The accommodations feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom... read more
273 reviews 8.3
APARTMENT in CENTRAL DONCASTER
DN1 2PF, Doncaster, Copley Road
APARTMENT in CENTRAL DONCASTER is located in Doncaster, within 4.3 km of Cusworth Hall and 31 km of Belle Vue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFithroughout the property. At the guest house,... read more
335 reviews 7
Racecourse Cottage
DN4 5NH, Doncaster, Bawtry Road
Racecourse Cottage is located in Doncaster, 8 km from Cusworth Hall, 32 km from FlyDSA Arena, and 35 km from Belle Vue. It features a garden, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property. The 1-bedroom... read more
102 reviews 8.6
The Little Hexthorpe house
DN4 0EY, Doncaster, Langer Street
Located 35 km from Belle Vue, 35 km from Clumber Park and 49 km from Sherwood Forest, The Little Hexthorpe house provides accommodation set in Doncaster. With free private parking, the property is 5.6 km... read more
17 reviews 9.2
Oak Dene
DN4 0HH, Doncaster, Urban Road
Offering a garden and garden view, Oak Dene is situated in Doncaster, 5.6 km from Cusworth Hall and 31 km from FlyDSA Arena. This apartment is 49 km from Sherwood Forest. This apartment features 2... read more
11 reviews 9.5
Dad’s Army
DN4 8PL, Balby, Sandford Road
Offering a garden and garden view, Dad’s Army is set in Balby, 6.1 km from Cusworth Hall and 30 km from FlyDSA Arena. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free... read more
2 reviews 10
Paula’s place
DN4 0TN, Balby, 121 Warmsworth Road
Offering garden views, Paula’s place is an accommodation located in Balby, 6.6 km from Cusworth Hall and 28 km from FlyDSA Arena. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.... read more
7 reviews 8.4
Paula’s place 2
DN4 0TN, Balby, 121 Warmsworth Road
Paula’s place 2 is set in Balby, 28 km from FlyDSA Arena, 32 km from Belle Vue, as well as 33 km from Clumber Park. The accommodation is 6.6 km from the Cusworth Hall and... read more
0 reviews 0
Angie’s hideaway
DN4 0SW, Balby, 59 Dixon Crescent
Angie’s hideaway is located in Balby, 29 km from FlyDSA Arena, 33 km from Belle Vue, as well as 33 km from Clumber Park. The accommodation is 6.8 km from the Cusworth Hall and features... read more
24 reviews 8.5
Hamilton Mews Apartment Ground floor
DN4 5DL, Doncaster, 1 Hamilton Mews
Hamilton Mews Apartment Ground floor is set in Doncaster, 32 km from FlyDSA Arena, 33 km from Belle Vue, and 37 km from Clumber Park. It is located 6.4 km from Cusworth Hall and provides... read more
13 reviews 9
Stone Arches
DN5 8AD, Bentley, Apartment 34 Stone Arches, York Road Apartment 34 Stone Arches
Situated 30 km from Belle Vue, 34 km from FlyDSA Arena and 38 km from Clumber Park, Stone Arches features accommodation located in Bentley. It is set 3.2 km from Cusworth Hall and offers free... read more
15 reviews 9.7
DN4 Luxury Living
DN4 9AH, Balby, Springwell Gardens
Set in Balby and only 7.1 km from Cusworth Hall, DN4 Luxury Living offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 29 km from... read more
0 reviews 0
Keep within your budget without compromising on quality
With the city attracting a great number of racegoers passionate about horse racing from all over Britain and abroad, and in particular for special events such as Ladies Day, owners of hotels as well as bed and breakfasts in the town understand how important it is for them to provide their guests with plenty of room to keep their belongings and to get ready for their day out, at a cheap price.
At peak times, for instance around the time of the Ladbrokes St Leger Racing Festival or Racing Post Trophy, bed and breakfasts a bit further out from the racecourse are worth investigating as they are likely to offer the great deals and cheap prices, meaning you can keep within your budget without compromising on the quality of your accommodation.
With good public transport links and sufficient parking space, the Doncaster Racecourse is convenient to travel to, giving you more choice in terms of where to stay when you come to watch the racing, confident you will be able to get there easily from your b&b or other cheap accommodation.
There are plenty of exceptional hotels and b&bs in the area, and, by making reservations early, you can be sure to get good deals, whilst at the same time benefitting from top-class accommodation. With hotels offering great rooms at cheap prices, you can easily stay within your budget without compromising on comfort.
By choosing one of our recommended hotels or b&bs you can trust your hotel or b&b owner to be responsive to your needs, allowing you to concentrate fully on enjoying yourself at the horse races, without having to worry about anything else.
South Yorkshire is a great place to explore
And why not take advantage of your trip to South Yorkshire to explore the region? Especially if you are travelling from further afield, you may want to make the best of the available deals and stay a few extra nights in your bed and breakfast after going to watch the horse racing at the racecourse before returning home, and area surrounding Doncaster has plenty on offer to keep your entertained.
Set in beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and bright blue lakes, South Yorkshire is a great place to explore on foot, by bike, or even by horse, starting from your b&b. The flora is easily matched by the fauna, with wildlife abounding both in and out of Yorkshire’s parks and natural reserves. There are also many places of cultural and historical interest, such as Roche Abbey and Wentworth castle.
More leisure focused, the Magna Carta Science Adventure Centre and the Elsecar Steam Railway are sure to please kids and teenagers. With all this on offer, Doncaster is a great place to visit, be it exclusively for a weekend at the racecourse or for longer. With great deals on hotels and bed and breakfast rooms, you can make the best of your time in Doncaster, without paying too high a price.
Travel – How to get to St Leger Stakes Festival Races
Nearest Train Station ?
The closest rail station is Doncaster train station, approx. 2,5 miles away from the site. You can travel from central London Kings Cross in 1 hour and 40 minutes to the track, travel time from central Edinburgh Waverley is around 3 hours.
On race days a bus shuttle service is available from the interchange. There are frequent shuttles from the time of gate opening until just after the time of the first horse race.
By Car
The horse race track can easily be reach via various motorways including M1(jnc 32), M18 (jncs 3/4), A1M (jnc 36) and the M62.
Car Parking (annual St. Leger Stakes Festival)
Car Park A: Public Car Park – £5 per vehicle and O&T on Wednesday
Car Park B – Owners & Trainers Only (pass required) Thurs, Fri and Sat only
Car Park C: You can park for free (outside of the Leger Festival) in Car Park C (enter opposite junction at Wickes on Leger Way).
Park D – Club 1776 Hospitality Parking Only (pass required)
By Plane
The nearest airfield is Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, about seven miles from Doncaster Racecourse. DSA airport have flights to several UK and other European destinations. Other airports within easy reach are Manchester, Leeds Bradford and East Midlands airports.
Facts and Location of the Track
Name : Doncaster Racecourse
Other major racing tracks across Britain include Goodwood, Newmarket racecourse, Cheltenham at GL50 4SH and the famous course in Ascot.
Postcode district : DN2 6BB
Region : Yorkshire and the Humber
County : South Yorkshire
Phone: +44 1302 304200
Main Horse Races
- St Leger Stakes Festival
- Racing Post Trophy
- Doncaster Stakes
- Gillies Fillies’ Stakes
- Wentworth Stakes
- 2-Y-O Stakes
- William Hill Handicap Chase
Nearest Hotels : in Doncaster city centre, Barnby Dun, Bawtry, Mexborough, Carcroft and Brodsworth.
Additional Information : horse races UK – horse racing news – The Guardian