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

Picture 5 for Activity Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

฿713
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

฿713
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

฿1,739
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

฿647
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

฿1,271
per adult
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

฿668
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
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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 ฿4,545 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,545
฿5,454 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿3,185 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,185
฿3,822 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is ฿1,803 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿1,803
฿2,163 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,123 reviews)
"Room was a nice size but not well cleaned and bath water was orange"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,944 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,944
฿2,333 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Royal Bath Hotel
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿3,129 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,129
฿3,755 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Banks Road Poole England
The price is ฿3,915 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,915
฿4,698 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Poole. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (932 reviews)
"Excellent position. Staff very good. I would say a little overpriced. Property is a bit tired & in need of some renovation."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Sandbanks 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.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a town in the background.

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, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Poole Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

A sunset over a body of water with vibrant red and purple clouds.
Photo by Minty Suetrong
Open Photo by Minty Suetrong

Lilliput

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

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a cruise ship docked at the harbor.

Sandbanks

If you're spending some time in Sandbanks, Sandbanks Beach and Sandbanks Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Poole Old Town Travel Guide