Basingstoke has an history that goes as far back as the Neolithic period, which makes the North Hampshire town a great place to visit for archeology and history enthusiasts. Located in South England, about an hour from both Southampton and London, it is also surrounded by beautiful hilly landscapes that will delight nature lovers, while its town centre has been transformed into a heaven for shoppers.
Accommodation for a night is easy to find in the heart of the former market town, with guest rooms in cheap hotels and low cost b&b’s available around the train station and bus station, whether it is only for 1 night, a weekend or a longer stay. Several town centre properties have family rooms and feature free Wifi, a gym and a swimming pool. When staying in a bed and breakfast or guest house, a hearty breakfast is included in the room rate.
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RG21 3EE, Basingstoke, Grove Road
Just off the M3, this Holiday Inn hotel offers an ideal base for exploring Hampshire, with complimentary parking and free WiFi offered throughout, this hotel is only a short drive away from the town centre.... read more
RG21 3PR, Basingstoke, Old Common Road, Black Dam
Just 1.4 miles from the town centre, Crowne Plaza Basingstoke has a gym and a carvery restaurant. Access to the M3 is just 1 mile away. Crowne Plaza Basingstoke also has a coffee shop, bar... read more
RG23 7EL, Basingstoke, Rectory Road, Oakley
A grand 18th-century Georgian Manor House, Oakley Hall is a Four Silver Star Hotel set in a 315 acre estate in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, conveniently located 10 minutes from the M3. All bedrooms are... read more
RG24 8FY, Basingstoke, Centre Drive, Great Binfields Road, Chineham
On the edge of Basingstoke, Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa is a modern 4-star hotel with an award-winning restaurant and brasserie bar, as well as leisure facilities, including 2 indoor pools. It offers easy access... read more
RG25 2JT, Basingstoke, Alton Road
With elegant bedrooms, a choice of restaurants and free parking, Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke is just a mile from Basingstoke centre. Situated just off the M3 motorway and surrounded by Hampshire countryside the country house... read more
RG21 7LX, Basingstoke, Red Lion Lane
Located in Basingstoke centre, less than 10 minutes walk from the Railway Station, The Red Lion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site and parking. It features en suite rooms and a cafe bar and restaurant.... read more
RG21 7NR, Basingstoke, Alencon Link
With stunning views over Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire countryside, Skyline Plaza offers self-catering apartment accommodation. Free parking is possible on site, and free WiFi is accessible throughout. With air conditioning standard in the apartments... read more
RG21 7AS, Basingstoke, Central Point, 1 Feathers Lane
Set in Basingstoke, House of Fisher - Central Point offers accommodation 22 km from Jane Austen's House Museum and 23 km from Highclere Castle. Complimentary WiFi is featured and private parking is available on site.... read more
RG21 7UN, Basingstoke, Winterthur Way
Offering a garden and quiet street view, Contemporary Apartments, Balcony & Parking is situated in Basingstoke, 23 km from Highclere Castle and 23 km from Jane Austen's House Museum. This apartment features free private parking,... read more
RG21 7PP, Basingstoke, Alencon Link
Situated in Basingstoke town centre, Western Gate apartments come with free unlimited WiFi. The apartments are a 3-minute walk from Basingstoke Railway Station and the Festival Place Shopping Centre, and Reading is 16 miles away.... read more
RG21 3DJ, Basingstoke, Bounty Road
Situated in Basingstoke town centre, Westlands House apartments come with free unlimited WiFi. They are a 12-minute walk from Basingstoke Railway Station and the Festival Place Shopping Centre, and Reading is 16 miles away. The... read more
RG21 5TG, Basingstoke, Sherborne Road
Situated in Basingstoke town centre, St Raphael House apartments come with free unlimited WiFi. They are a 7-minute walk from Basingstoke Railway Station and the Festival Place Shopping Centre, and Reading is 16 miles away.... read more
RG21 5TL, Basingstoke, Sherborne House, Sherborne Road
Situated in Basingstoke town centre, Sherborne House apartments come with free unlimited WiFi. They are a 7-minute walk from Basingstoke Railway Station and the Festival Place Shopping Centre, and Reading is 16 miles away. The... read more
RG21 8YW, Basingstoke, 120 Winchester Road
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Wessex House is situated in Basingstoke, 23 km from Highclere Castle and 23 km from Jane Austen's House Museum. Built in 1990, this 3-star guest house is within 28 km of Newbury... read more
RG25 2AL, Basingstoke, Winchester Road, Dummer
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Tower Hill House Basingstoke is set in Dummer. Southampton is 38 km from the guest house, while Portsmouth is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 32... read more
RG27 9AW, Basingstoke, 1 Crown Lane Basingstoke
Set in Basingstoke in the Hampshire region, West View Lodge offers accommodation with free private parking. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen in... read more
RG21 7PQ, Basingstoke, 11 The Danes, Goat Lane
Town Centre Studio Flat! is set in Basingstoke and offers a restaurant. The accommodation is 41 km from Guildford, and guests benefit from complimentary fibre optic WiFi and private parking available on site. The apartment... read more
RG24 8AE, Basingstoke, Bartons Mill, Bartons Lane
Situated in Basingstoke and with Jane Austen's House Museum reachable within 24 km, Bartons Mill Pub and Dining features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 26 km from... read more
RG21 3DJ, Basingstoke, Westlands House Bounty Road
Offering a garden and garden view, Bounty Suite Basingstoke is situated in Basingstoke, 23 km from Highclere Castle and 24 km from Jane Austen's House Museum. This apartment features free private parking, a lift and... read more
RG21 6AE, Basingstoke, Sinclair Drive
Situated 25 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, 28 km from Newbury Racecourse and 35 km from Frensham Great Pond and Common, Central 2 bedroom apartment features accommodation set in Basingstoke. It is located 22... read more
RG21 4AT, Basingstoke, 11 St Mary’s Court
Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Basingstoke Townhouse is set in Basingstoke, 22 km from Jane Austen's House Museum and 24 km from Highclere Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free... read more
RG22 5QE, Basingstoke, 5 Eagle Close, Kempshott
Offering a garden and garden view, Basingstoke En Suite Room in Garden Annex is set in Basingstoke, 22 km from Jane Austen's House Museum and 24 km from Highclere Castle. This property offers access to... read more
RG21 7RA, Basingstoke, Millennium Court
Located 24 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, 29 km from Newbury Racecourse and 34 km from Frensham Great Pond and Common, Churchill Way Suite provides accommodation situated in Basingstoke. It is set 24 km... read more
RG21 7AA, Basingstoke, Churchill Place Churchill Way
Offering city views, Churchill Place - Downtown Luxury Apartments is an accommodation set in Basingstoke, 23 km from Highclere Castle and 24 km from Jane Austen's House Museum. This apartment offers free private parking, a... read more
RG21 7PU, Basingstoke, 14 Chequers Road
Located in Basingstoke, within 22 km of Jane Austen's House Museum and 23 km of Highclere Castle, Arlan House, Superb Basingstoke Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private... read more
RG21 4EQ, Basingstoke, Basing View
Located in Basingstoke, near Festival Place Shopping Centre, Basingstoke Town Centre and Avil Theatre, Village Hotel Basingstoke boasts a trendy bar and restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, a Starbucks, 5 meeting rooms along with free... read more
RG21 7PP, Basingstoke, 26 Western Gate Alencon Link,
Located in Basingstoke, 22 km from Highclere Castle and 23 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, Festival Place, Modern Town Center Apartment, Perfect for Contractors & Families, FREE Parking & WiFi by FIROZ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT... read more
RG21 7QQ, Basingstoke, 35a church street the warren
Offering free WiFi and city views, The Warren @ Short Stays is an accommodation situated in Basingstoke. Featuring private parking, the apartment is 23 km from Highclere Castle. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen... read more
RG21 8UE, Basingstoke, 21 Winchester Road
Set 23 km from Highclere Castle, Sterling House @ Short Stays offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, each unit also comes with a... read more
RG21 3DJ, Basingstoke, Bounty Road
The Garden Suite, a property with a garden, is situated in Basingstoke, 24 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, 29 km from Newbury Racecourse, as well as 33 km from Frensham Great Pond and Common.... read more
When visiting the town, you will be able to travel back in time, from prehistorical times to the 21st century, via the Roman era, the Middle Ages, the Civil War and the Victorian period. The rich archeological heritage of the regionincludes remains from the Iron Age, as can be seen in the Winklebury Ring.
Cheap Hotels in Basingstoke Town Centre
Hotels near Basingstoke Train Station
Testimonies of the Roman presence in the area can be found with several roads and more famously in Silchester, or Calleva Atrebatum as it was known then. About 5 miles away from Basingstoke, the village showcases well-preserved city walls and an amphitheater. In Old Basing village, about a mile from the city centre, you will find Basing House and the remains of one of the largest Tudor mansions of the country.
Make sure you follow the Town Trail, which will take you to all the most important historical landmarks in the town centre, and visit the Milestones and Willis Museum, to learn more about the past of the region.
Finding overnight accommodation to let in the heart of the town is a must for an experience blending history and modernity. The railway makes it easy to travel to other parts of town and the surrounding countryside, whether you are here just for 1 night, for a weekend or for a longer period.
Regardless of the length and purpose of your stay in Basingstoke, staying near the train station is one of the best options. Not only are there several cheap hotels and affordable bed and breakfast in the town centre, but making this area your home base means you will be able to discover all the landmarks easily, while traveling to further areas without too much hassle.
Festival Place is the perfect location if you intend on dedicating some time to retail therapy, while the Top of Town is the historical centre, where you will find all the restaurants, cafés, pubs, and the market.
If you are looking for some greenery, finding a bed and breakfast close to Eastrop Park is always a good idea, especially if you are traveling with children. Several establishments have family rooms, perfect for families.
While it is possible to pick your accommodation in surrounding towns, don’t forget that those can be reached easily via railway, buses, or coaches. However, rooms in b&b’s and guest housescan also be booked only for 1 night, during or after your stay in the larger town.
One of the most popular hotels, located within walking distance of the town centre, is 4 star rated Hilton Basingstoke. This luxury guest accommodation has a gym, carvery restaurant and some refurbished bedrooms. It’s one of the nearest properties to the railway station.
Located in town centre is cheap 3 star Red Lion, beside the Festival Place shopping centre. It offers free car parking, good-value en suite rooms and a cafe bar and restaurant, close to the train station and within easy reach of the M3 motorway.
Basingtoke railway station lies on the South Western Main Line from London Waterloo. It is also the terminus of First Great Western local services on the Reading to Basingstoke Line. Long distance cross-country services to Bournemouth from central Birmingham hotels, Manchester city centre and further north are operated by CrossCountry.
Address Basingstoke Train Station : Station Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 5NE
Places to stay in the center of town close to the rail platforms are within easy reach of the M3 motorway and A30. Basingstoke is 15 minutes from Winchester and 30 minutes from the port of Southampton.
Basingstoke hotels near station (train and bus)
Location : the town is located in the north-eastern part of Hampshire county, about 30 miles north-east of Southampton, just over 15 miles from Reading accommodations, and less than 50 miles from London UK accommodations.
Region : South East part of England
District : Basingstoke and Deane
County : Hampshire
The Anvil
(Churchill Way, RG21 7QR, England UK)
Very modern and large entertainment venue offering a great variety of acts and music performances.
Milestones Museum
(Leisure Park, Churchill Way W, RG22 6PG United Kingdom)
Milestones museum displays a large collection of transport memorabilia, set out in an old streets. Great place for a family visit.
The Vyne
(Vyne Rd, Hampshire RG24 9HL, England UK)
Old country house built in the early 16th century. It’s a house full of history and tradition, set on beautiful grounds.
Willis Museum
(Market Place, Basingstoke RG21 7QD, England)
Museum showcasing very interesting exhibits.