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

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

฿669
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

฿446
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

฿624
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Detail of Watson Fothergill's Office, Nottingham as featured on the Guided Walk.

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

฿4,470
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Burton upon Trent Self Guided Tour History and Brewing Heritage

Burton upon Trent Self Guided Tour History and Brewing Heritage

฿497
per adult
Burton upon Trent Self Guided Tour History and Brewing Heritage
A fun and different way to see Nottingham

Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

฿669
per adult
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
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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 ฿1,840 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿1,840
฿2,208 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"A lovely hotel for a one night stay. Short walk into the city centre. Easy parking in the nearby 'Chapel Street' multistorey Car Park. Hotel staff were very welcoming and accommodating. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿2,466 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,466
฿2,959 total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (197 reviews)
"Lovely old property, it was right for us within nice walking distance to darley park for a concert( 20 mins). Very quiet area, slept lovely, comfy bed and pillows. We didn't eat there so can't comment on the food. Perhaps needs a bit of tlc and promoting as it didn't seem busy and really should be. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

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 ฿2,268 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,268
฿2,721 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
"Room was perfect, breakfast was hot and tasty, and dinner in the Engine Room restaurant was excellent. It was a Sunday lunch which I'd been prompted about on check in. All in all, I'd highly recommend this hotel. Bonus is that the bus station is just round the corner - even though I was travelling ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is ฿2,175 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,175
฿2,610 total
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! (1,122 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable Great location for train station. 5 minutes away."

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿3,282 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,282
฿3,938 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (1,426 reviews)
"Great hotel and close to Wollaton Hall"

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿2,491 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,491
฿2,989 total
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Stay was brilliant banging from the next door room early morning, im guessing it was cleaners otherwise very good stay"

Reviewed on 24 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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Open Photo by Ian Calderwood

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 St Peters Quarter isn't home to many top sights, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Derbion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Derby City Centre Travel Guide