Milton Keynes Hotels

Best places to stay be near the popular attractions in Milton Keynes

Whether staying in Milton Keynes or using it as a hopping-off point for London, it’s always convenient to stay in the centre, near the station. Conveniently, this is where most of the accommodation is located and where you’ll find most of the restaurants and shopping in the town. Within a ten-minute walk of the station, heading towards the Light Pyramid, there are many hotels in all budgets and plenty of parking near the station too. You’ll also find several hotels in the quieter area of Milton Keynes village, which is perfect for visiting Gulliver’s Land, the dinosaur park or Willen Lake. If you’re heading for a race day at Silverstone and you’re driving, try staying in the north end of town (near Old Stratford or Wolverton) to give you a head start on the traffic. If you’re taking the bus that runs from the central railway station.

Where to stay with your family in Milton Keynes

If you’re in Milton Keynes for a Silverstone or London day trip, the central area near the station is the obvious choice for families. It’s packed with budget-friendly hotels, like the Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central, with its conveniently sized rooms for three or four. There are numerous restaurants nearby to suit every taste, and Campbell Park is an easy walk (10–15 minutes) to burn off some energy. Those visiting Gulliver’s Land should book into Adventurer’s Village for the full experience. The resort hotel has log-cabin-style dens and lodges for families, featuring cool decor, exciting bunk beds (for the kids) and handy cooking facilities. Each has a theme: fairy den, beachside cabin, safari lodge, lost world, tipi tents and more.

Where to stay as a solo traveller

Where you stay in Milton Keynes as a solo traveller will probably depend on how you arrive. Those travelling by car might like to sneak into the countryside a bit to get the best of both worlds – peace and relaxation, with easy access to all the Milton Keynes shopping and amenities. Less than twenty minutes from central Milton Keynes, Home Farm Bed and Breakfast feels a world away; a charming country cottage with delightful decor and a peaceful garden. The rooms have a cosy, homely feel thanks to the sofa or comfy chair but with luxury features like a freestanding bath. For something more central, head to Moxy Milton Keynes, right in the heart of the town. It’s sleek and modern, with cool decor and a fun coffee shop that becomes a cocktail bar in the evenings. There’s even a games room and gym.

Where to find cheap hotels in Milton Keynes

Normally, you have to leave the centre of a destination to find the best hotel deals – not in Milton Keynes. The central area has numerous budget-friendly hotel options for travellers. The Holiday Inn Central is around a fifteen-minute walk from the station, often around £60/night. It has a cool, modern interior with spacious, comfortable rooms and an on-site restaurant. Plus, it has a gym, pool and sauna for you to recharge after your busy day shopping, exploring or visiting London. Travelodge Milton Keynes Central is less than ten minutes from the station on foot. For around or under £50/night, you’ll get a comfy, modern and no-frills experience – perfect for a weekend away. If you’re arriving by car, not train, great budget hotels are convenient for the M1. The Broughton has rooms for around £50/night, including twin and family options. There’s a pub on-site with a beer garden for summer stays.

Milton Keynes hotels are numerous and varied, offering various options to suit your taste and budget.

Culture

Milton Keynes has its own vibrant arts and culture scene for you to enjoy. Milton Keynes Theatre is really worth a visit with it showcasing many productions straight from the West End in London.

You'll also not want to miss Milton Keynes Gallery, which holds exhibitions containing lots of thought-provoking contemporary art and best of all it's completely free.

In addition to the exhibitions housed in the gallery itself, the gallery also organises outdoor exhibitions around the city.

Museums

Milton Keynes is home to a unique World War Two history museum that can't be found anywhere else. Bletchley Park, now a heritage site, was the home of the British codebreakers charged with aiding the war effort by cracking German codes. You can adventure around the park with a multimedia tour and take a look at the original enigma machines used in the calculations of code-breaking.

Bletchley Park also holds the National Museum of Computing and contains the world's largest collection of working historical computers.

Shopping

A holiday wouldn't be complete without a bit of shopping, and Milton Keynes has a great range of shops, from large shopping complexes to boutique stores and farmers markets.

The Centre Milton Keynes is a very large modern shopping centre with over 240 stores and many places to eat. The Centre also has its own open-air market located near one of its main entrances.

Sports

If you're a keen skier, then you will probably be surprised to find Milton Keynes has you covered at the Xscape Centre. Whatever the weather, the Xscape Snozone indoor slope will be blanketed in real snow. The 170m slope has its own ski lifts and is suitable for all levels of experience, with lessons and coaching available for all ages. The centre also offers climbing with coaching available, and there are plenty of restaurants to refuel in after all the fun.

Restaurants

There is a wide choice of restaurants in Milton Keynes with everything from the traditional pub to Indian and even Thai. One of the best restaurants is Paris House which is located in Woburn Park just 15 minutes from Milton Keynes. The restaurant holds a Michelin Star and offers an amazing ten course tasting menu which features classic recipes with a modern twist.

Hotels with rooftop bars

Hotel La Tour promises opulence in the heart of Milton Keynes and boasts the town’s only Sky Bar on the fourteenth floor of the building. The style of the hotel is modern, minimalist and elegant, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms and ultra-modern bathrooms. Fourteen Sky Bar is sophisticated, offering 360-degree panoramic views over Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. You can sip cocktails or dine on classic European cuisine to the backdrop of a sparkling view in the evenings.

Hotels with gourmet restaurants

The DoubleTree by Hilton offers spacious and super-comfortable rooms, as well as great service and direct access to the MK Stadium. Besides the Pitchside Restaurant with its birdseye view and the comfortable Red Dot Bar, there’s also a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill. Think expertly prepared cocktails, speciality steak and mouthwatering sides, plus artfully presented desserts to die for.

Spa hotels

For a little pampering on your weekend away in Milton Keynes, make a beeline for Horwood House, just a twenty-minute drive away in Little Horwood. You’re not far from Milton Keynes town, but you’ll immediately feel immersed in the countryside on this grand former estate with pretty gardens. The rooms are modern and decorated in calming tones, and while you’re staying, you’ll be able to use the gym, indoor pool, steam room and sauna or book in for a pampering massage, facial or treatment.