Boscombe Travel Guide

Bournemouth

A wooden pier with a metal structure, metal railings, and street lamps.
A crowded beach with people, umbrellas, and buildings in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean with a sandy beach and large rock formations in the foreground.
A wooden boardwalk with a metal railing, street lamps, and a sign indicating a park entrance.
A coastal pier extending into the sea with a beach in the foreground.

Stay near popular Boscombe attractions

A blue sign with "O2 Academy Bournemouth" written on it.

O2 Academy Bournemouth

7.6/10 (224 reviews)
Spend an evening watching a big-name music act or attend a club night or sports event at this live performance venue, housed in a historic building.
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Things to do

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

£16
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

£15
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
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Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

£16
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

£39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

£29
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

£15
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
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Top hotels in Boscombe

The Ravensbourne Hotel

The Ravensbourne Hotel

2.5 out of 5
17 Westby Road Bournemouth England
The price is £56 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£56
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Sandbanks Beach are ...
The Ravensbourne Hotel
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is £80 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£80
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is £72 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£72
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing staff and very helpful. The room was super clean and tidy, despite being in the older (so not refurned) part of the hotel. It was worth it for the super sea view! It was a shame that the pool was not in operation, but these things happen. We have stayed here several times, including during ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Royal Bath Hotel
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road Bournemouth England
The price is £105 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£105
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay. Customer service is on another level. Staff are unbelievably friendly and helpful. Bedroom was large, bed was comfortable, shower was powerful. Large TV, quiet and room stayed a nice temperature. Dinner was ok and breakfast was excellent. Gym is not exclusive to hotel guests, however ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Village Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
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The price is £189 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£189
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is £117 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£117
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"I really felt welcoming the staff are very friendly, didn't feel uncomfortable at all, the only thing I didn't like was although we didn't need to check out until 11am the cleaner was knocking on our door at 10.25am and we was trying to get the kids ready to leave."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Boscombe

Find the best Boscombe areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Boscombe
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A building labeled 'Pavilion' surrounded by a garden with a stream and various plants.

Bournemouth City Centre

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Bournemouth Beach or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Southbourne

If you're spending some time in Southbourne, Southbourne Beach and Boscombe Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
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West Cliff

While visiting West Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Bournemouth Beach and Durley Chine Beach.

A row of colorful beach huts with numbers on doors, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

Westbourne

Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bournemouth Beach or Durley Chine Beach.

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