Cheap Hotels in Dorchester
On the A35, follow signs for Dorchester/Weymouth. At the,roundabout take the exit B3150 Stinsford Hill, turn left,onto Kings Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit,onto Prince of Wales Road/B3144. Turn left onto Weymouth,Avenue. Turn left into Brewery Square. Please note that we,have limited car parking spaces at the hotel, which are ,charged at 4GBP per night.,Alternative public parking is available nearby at,Fairfield Pay and Display car park.
Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town. Stylishly furnished rooms have free Wi-Fi and the ground floor location offers disabled access. Each room has an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, desk, tea and coffee and complementary bottled water. A hearty breakfast is served to guests each morning. The inn serves a wide choice of classic pub food. Sandwiches, salads and light meals are joined by main courses including Wiltshire ham, egg and chips and British beef and Marston’s Ale pie. The market town of Dorchester is well-known as the former home of author Thomas Hardy, and was the inspiration for his novel ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’. The Roman Town House is a local attraction, along with Maiden Castle around 2 miles from the town centre.
Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking. A TV with Freeview channels is featured in each room at New Inn, as well as an en suite bathroom and hairdryer. A cooked breakfast is available each morning. Homemade pub food is served in the on-site pub restaurant, and uses locally sourced produce where possible. An extensive snack menu and unique specials board accompany the traditional British meals. There is no Continental breakfast option. The historic market town of Dorchester can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features a variety of shops and a Roman town house. Moreton Tea Rooms are a 15-minute drive away and offer lunches, cakes and cream teas.
Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Near Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
The Sydney Arms Hotel
Set in the lovely market town of Dorchester in Dorset, the heart of Hardy County, this traditional English pub provides 5 letting rooms finished to a high standard. The Sydney Arms boasts fine food, great wines, real ales and Sky Sports, all within 2 minutes of some of the most picturesque countryside. The hospital is also found nearby. All rooms are en suite and feature a flat-screen TV with built-in Freeview.
The Brewers Arms Hotel
Near Maiden Castle
Royal Yeoman B&B
Near Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Hotels in Dorchester
The historic market town of Dorchester has plenty to offer visitors, from historic sights and fascinating museums to excellent restaurants, stunning scenery and bustling markets. We have a great choice of Dorchester hotels available to book on the site, each offering excellent accommodation within easy reach of the town's major attractions.
History and culture
To get a real feel for Dorchester and to learn about the history of the town, a visit to Dorset County Museum is a must. Permanent collections cover everything from archaeology and geology to social history and fine art.
Dorchester's Dinosaur Museum is the only museum in mainland Britain that's dedicated to the prehistoric creatures, while The Tutankhamun Exhibition offers an insight into one of the world's greatest discoveries of ancient treasure. Another fascinating option is the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the only museum outside of China that is dedicated to these incredible statues.
Nearby attractions
Visitors to Dorchester have a fantastic array of attractions to see, with something to appeal to all ages. Youngsters will love The Teddy Bear Museum, along with Fantasy Island Fun Park and Abbotsbury Children's Farm, which are both a few minutes to the south of the town in Weymouth.
Athelhampton House and Gardens to the north-east of Dorchester is a 15th-century manor house where you'll find magnificent works of art and beautiful walled gardens to admire. Just over a mile away is the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, which tells the story of how a group of farm workers in 1834 showed that even ordinary working people could defeat injustice by standing together.
English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, author of Jude the Obscure and Far from the Madding Crowd, was born just a few miles from Dorchester. A statue of the man stands in a prominent position in the town and you can visit Hardy's Cottage, where he was born, in the village of Higher Bockhampton.
Shopping
With more than 400 shops and businesses in Dorchester, the town is a thriving retail centre with something for everyone. Chain and speciality shops, department stores and independent traders can all be found here. Dorchester market, with its varied and colourful stalls, runs each Wednesday. A car boot sale is held in the town on Sundays.
Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Dorchester
Which hotels are the most popular ones to stay at in Dorchester?
Beggar's Knap, The Junction Hotel and Westwood Guest House are some of the popular hotels in Dorchester.What is the cheapest price for a hotel in Dorchester?
The cheapest price for a double room in Dorchester is £51, offered by PREMIER INN DORCHESTER.What are the best hotels in Dorchester near the center?
The best hotels near the center of Dorchester are The King's Arms, Westwood Guest House and Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester.120,000 Hotels
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