Poole Old Town Travel Guide

Poole

A vintage kitchen with checkered flooring, a table with a yellow teapot, and old-fashioned appliances.
The entrance to the Poole Museum with a glass door and a sign indicating free entry.
A wooden sign with the name 'FRIER' in ornate letters, wooden beams, and a staircase.
A wooden wheel with metal fittings, mounted on a white wall next to a stone block with inscriptions.
A wooden interior with glass display cases and informational plaques.

Stay near popular Poole Old Town attractions

Poole Museum

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
Learn the story of Poole and its harbor from interesting items, such as the Iron Age boat kept in this restored Victorian depository.
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Things to do

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

฿701
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

฿1,709
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

฿635
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Picture 5 for Activity Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

฿635
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

฿657
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

฿1,249
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
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Top hotels in Poole Old Town

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

4 out of 5
Thames Street Poole England
The price is ฿5,242 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,242
฿6,291 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (776 reviews)
"We loved it here - the hotel is scenic and convenient to the center of town. The only drawback was it was the hottest temperature all year and our a/c could not cool down enough, but not the hotel’s fault. I had to request 2 fans for our room since it was so hot, and the hotel accommodated."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
High Street Poole England
The price is ฿3,055 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,055
฿3,666 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (376 reviews)
"We stayed one night on a bed, breakfast and dinner rate. We loved our room. The dinner and service were excellent. The breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is ฿2,129 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,129
฿2,555 total
19 Jul - 20 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 ฿2,338 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,338
฿2,806 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms, regardless of their price, unfortunately lack ventilation and air-conditioning. However, the leisure club and bar are quite lovely."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Royal Bath Hotel
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road Bournemouth England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,563 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,563
฿4,276 total
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)
"The staff were exceptionally helpful, from the porter right to the GM."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Village Hotel Bournemouth
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿6,864 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿6,864
฿8,237 total
12 Aug - 13 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
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Where to stay in Poole Old Town

Find the best Poole Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Parkstone

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and luxurious spas? A visit to Parkstone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Splashdown Waterpark and Tower Park.

A fenced park with grass, trees, and a building in the background.
Photo by Lewis Clarke
Open Photo by Lewis Clarke

Oakdale

While Oakdale isn't home to many top sights, Poole Harbour and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

A row of numbered cottages surrounded by colorful flower beds and dense forest.
Photo by Minty Suetrong
Open Photo by Minty Suetrong

Lilliput

When in Lilliput, you can plan a visit to Poole Harbour and Compton Acres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Poole Old Town Travel Guide