Title: Poole Old Town Travel Guide: Best of Poole Old Town, Poole Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Poole Old Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Old-Town-Poole-Hotels.0-n553248621533024116-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Poole](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Poole.d5659.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Poole](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Poole.d5659.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Poole Old Town Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Poole-Old-Town.d553248621533024116.Car-Hire-Guide)[Poole Old Town Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Old-Town.d553248621533024116.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Poole Old Town Travel Guide ## Poole ![Poole Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/905dc084-a0ee-4061-b194-336227f33919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poole Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/905dc084-a0ee-4061-b194-336227f33919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poole Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/6da497b8-b445-4fc5-8969-98a9073db0a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poole Museum which includes interior views and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/9eb79ce3-7f6d-48ff-9b44-cc2ecdec849f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poole Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/f7714b83-5b42-4a3b-8833-d8bf954f935f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Poole Old Town Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Poole travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Poole Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092123/0b3ebf08-70ea-40b8-8e71-b081f3be256c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Museum Learn the story of Poole and its harbor from interesting items, such as the Iron Age boat kept in this restored Victorian depository. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Museum-Poole-Old-Town.d6092123.Attraction) ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Harbour Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Harbour-Poole.d6150277.Attraction) ![Xx](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5659/64ccaa88-dbba-4a60-8ca2-f96b2b94329a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandbanks Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sandbanks. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandbanks-Beach-Poole.d553248634855571724.Attraction) ![532219439](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635930352870/f0dc0470-4b71-4a3f-9e87-e8c77a19c1f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Quay Explore the waterfront in Poole with a trip to Poole Quay. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Attraction) ![Brownsea Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092125/08046915-27dc-449e-a714-6f9010ecceb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brownsea Castle Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brownsea-Castle-Poole.d6092125.Attraction) ![Aqua Lifeboat Quay and the RNLI training college viewed at dusk from across Holes Bay, Poole, Dorset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5659/060b3440-bf0d-4afd-899b-6f3c2cf22641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RNLI College Enjoy the student vibe at RNLI College as part of your travels around Poole. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/RNLI-College-Poole.d553248634855452293.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4566303/49192bcd-bf3b-49c5-86cf-5060e6e3dc5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip £39 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-bournemouth-lulworth-cove-and-durdle-door-trip.a4566303.activity-details) ![From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5095212/c95dbc39-af9f-4a54-bd99-04a7b0c13c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-bournemouth-jurassic-coast-isle-of-purbeck-day-tour.a5095212.activity-details) ![Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50180336/2f3d566a-ea40-4848-a73a-27d4b3352b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/poole-harbour-and-islands-circular-cruise.a50180336.activity-details) ![Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45073104/49ccfca4-946d-42e0-b287-3c2bb23ce30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bar-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-bournemouth.a45073104.activity-details) ![Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3480781/6c54fd6e-88d5-415c-ab72-e099150d3adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton £660 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jurassic-coast-private-tour-from-southampton.a3480781.activity-details) ![From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5095212/7efc07d0-e68e-4c5e-8577-2ae042339b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-bournemouth-jurassic-coast-isle-of-purbeck-day-tour.a5095212.activity-details) [See all activities in Poole](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Poole.d5659.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Poole Old Town ![Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7730000/7728500/7728463/a1a43b8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole Thames Street Poole England £92 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews) We loved the suite. Clean and nicely furnished. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=7728463&PinnedHotelID=7728463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024116) ![Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3075300/3075293/b104b88e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns High Street Poole England £52 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Poole. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Poole ... 8/10 Very Good! (346 reviews) Nice friendly hotel Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3075293&PinnedHotelID=3075293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024116) ![Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19693/68ed4575_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa 7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £63 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂 Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=19693&PinnedHotelID=19693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024116) ![Laguna Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3539200/3539153/b2ed4724_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Laguna Hotel 6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England £38 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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 ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Convenient location , incredibly good price , clean and tidy Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=3539153&PinnedHotelID=3539153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024116) ![Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2165/09b6af3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth Bath Road Bournemouth England £48 11 Feb - 12 Feb 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 ... 7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Staff were lovely and very helpful Room was to hot and not enough pillows sorry to say this because I took my granddaughter and we really enjoyed everything so not a complaint more an observation thank you and we will come again. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=2165&PinnedHotelID=2165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533024116) ![Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691226/af1cdc3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel 105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England £74 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (499 reviews) Great clean room, lovely decoration and absolutely amazing location! Would stay again! 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