Hampshire hotels

Hampshire is known for its stunning natural landscapes, from the wild ponies and woodlands of the New Forest to the rolling hills of the South Downs. It’s also famous for its maritime heritage in Portsmouth and Southampton, historic sites like Winchester Cathedral and family attractions including Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum and Paultons Park – Home of Peppa Pig World. Plus, you’ve got easy access to lively coastal towns like Southsea and the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire doesn’t have a single capital, but Winchester is the historic county town, famous for its cathedral and medieval streets. For a more urban hub, Southampton is the largest city in the county with shopping, museums and cultural attractions.

Hampshire isn’t right next to Bath, but it’s within a couple of hours’ drive. Bath is to the north-west, so you could easily make a day trip from southern Hampshire towns or combine visits on a broader South England itinerary.

Southampton takes the title for the largest urban area, with a busy waterfront, historic ship connections, museums and plenty of restaurants and shops. Portsmouth comes close and is another major city to explore.

Hampshire is packed with things to see and do, whether you love nature, history or family fun. Explore the New Forest National Park, home to wild ponies and miles of walking and cycling trails, or the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park. History buffs can visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see the HMS Warrior, Mary Rose and HMS Victory, while in Southampton the Solent Sky Museum celebrates the area’s aviation heritage. Car fans should head to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and families will enjoy Marwell Zoo and Paultons Park – Home of Peppa Pig World. Don’t miss Winchester Cathedral, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery or the abbey ruins and gardens at Beaulieu. Coastal escapes include Southsea and Lymington, and ferries from Portsmouth or Southampton can take you to the Isle of Wight for more beaches and scenic walks. Hampshire is also a great base for city and university visits in Southampton and Portsmouth, making it perfect for a mix of countryside, coast and culture.

Top spots include:

• New Forest National Park – walks, cycling and wild ponies.

• South Downs National Park – rolling hills and scenic hikes.

• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and Mary Rose. 

• Beaulieu National Motor Museum – cars, abbey ruins and gardens.

• Winchester Cathedral – history and architecture.

• Paultons Park – fun for families.

• Southsea and Lymington – seaside escapes. 

Absolutely! The New Forest is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. You can walk, cycle or ride through ancient woodlands, spot wild ponies and stop at local pubs or picnic spots. Its scenic villages and open spaces make for a great weekend trip or longer break.

Hampshire is full of picturesque villages, including:

• Beaulieu – abbey ruins and riverside views.

• Lymington – coastal town with marinas and cobbled streets.

• Stockbridge – market town with riverside walks. 

• Selborne – famous for Gilbert White’s natural history legacy.

• Alresford – historic town with Georgian architecture and watercress farms.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.