Derby City Centre Travel Guide

Derby

A river with a dam, a bridge, and a building with a tower.
A historic brick building with a tower and ivy-covered wall.
A street with buildings, a clock tower, and string lights.
A city street at dusk with a prominent tower in the background.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a pub and a hair salon.

Stay near popular Derby City Centre attractions

A city street at dusk with a prominent tower in the background.

Derby Cathedral

9.4/10 (31 reviews)
Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.
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Things to do

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

£10
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
Detail of Watson Fothergill's Office, Nottingham as featured on the Guided Walk.

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

£100
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour

Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour

£22
per adult
Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour
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Top hotels in Derby City Centre

Leonardo Hotel Derby

Leonardo Hotel Derby

4 out of 5
King Street Derby England
The price is £55 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£55
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast wasn’t great. 1 member of staff was very rude. Scrapping of old food into a bucket near where people are sitting is not ideal."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby

Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby

4 out of 5
16 St Marys Gate Derby England
The price is £74 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£74
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

4 out of 5
Morledge Derby England
The price is £56 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£56
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is £59 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£59
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,130 reviews)
"An easy walk from train station. At the most 10 minutes. All in all a nice place to stay. I’d definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is £90 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£90
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,407 reviews)
"We love this hotel and always stay here when in Nottingham. A couple on observations, Hotels.com says ‘free breakfast’ but it isn’t and there is now a charge for parking. Otherwise great"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Park Plaza Nottingham

Park Plaza Nottingham

4 out of 5
41 Maid Marian Way Nottingham England
The price is £63 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£63
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel with great staff, we had sour dog with us and they were great. Also changed our rooms on arrival to accommodate our family needs. Brekky was great. Parked across the road in the multistory which was easy."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Park Plaza Nottingham
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Where to stay in Derby City Centre

Find the best Derby City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by urban buildings and a clear blue sky.

Pride Park

Pride Park is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pride Park Stadium or Derby Arena.

A river with a bridge, a brick building, and a chimney.

Darley Abbey

Darley Abbey might not have many top sights, but Kedleston Hall and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A historic church with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by a cemetery.
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Alvaston

Alvaston might not have many top sights, but Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Cathedral Quarter

While visiting Cathedral Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Chapel Street Arts Centre.

St Peters Quarter

While visiting St Peters Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derbion and Derbion.

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