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

฿713
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

฿646
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Picture 5 for Activity 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

฿1,738
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

฿668
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

฿1,270
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 ฿5,893 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,893
฿7,071 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (781 reviews)
"Air conditioning in the room incredibly hard to use effectively leading to very poor sleep Car park incredibly small however public parking 100 yards away"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 ฿3,351 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,351
฿4,021 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,802 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,802
฿2,162 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,071 reviews)
"This place has a quirky charm. Décor is a bit dated, a few creaky floor boards but offers a cheap comfortable stay with amazing staff who go the extra mile. It's ideally situated for a brisk 10 min walk into Bournemouth. Has a small pool and games room which is great to keep all entertained."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel

Royal Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿2,424 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,424
฿2,909 total
13 Sept - 14 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
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Village Hotel Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road Bournemouth England
The price is ฿2,976 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,976
฿3,571 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Village Hotel Bournemouth
Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

4 out of 5
15 Banks Road Poole England
The price is ฿4,666 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,666
฿5,599 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (910 reviews)
"The hotel is nowhere near 4 star, it needs updating. It's all very out of date and tired. The breakfast was the worst! Dirty old cutlery and the least they could have done was to put table cloths on the tables. Eggs were dried out and cold., even when I asked for fresh egg, still came out cold as ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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.
Parkstone marina and Parkstone yacht club in Sandbanks , Poole, Dorset, UK

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