How to Find Hotels in Nottingham, England

Nottingham, located in the east Midlands of England, is a popular tourist destination due to the Legend of Robin Hood that is now almost 1,000 years old. Although the locals living in Nottingham are quick to point out that the stories are almost certainly not true, they are still warm and welcoming to the millions who come every year to get a glimpse of the real Sherwood Forest and its denizens.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Passport

Find Your Accommodations in Nottingham, England

1. To book accommodations, contact Nottingham City Council at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Pick one of the charming bed-and-breakfast inns or small local hotels located centrally near Old Market Square, the heart of the city. Accommodations can cost as little as $30 per day and include a large breakfast.

3. Consider renting a boat and sleeping on the town's canals overnight, which is becoming a popular form of accommodation in Nottingham.

4. Indulge your bohemian side by renting a room in the Hockley Village district, one of Nottingham's up and coming artsy neighborhoods. You'll enjoy easy access to Lace Market as well as numerous art galleries, clothing stores and cafés. The area is home to a few trendy boutique hotels as well as some cheaper accommodation options.

5. Choose one of the luxury hotels from one of the major chains if your budget permits. Such accommodations in Nottingham can be quite reasonable, usually costing from $120 to $180 per day.

Organize Transportation in Nottingham, England

6. Fly into Nottingham East Midlands Airport.

7. Use the Nottingham Express Transit, a light rail system, to get from the airport to your hotel.

8. Use the city's public buses and trams to see the sights within the city.

9. Travel by foot through the center of the city to see the sights, most of which are centered on Maid Marian Way.

Enjoy Nottingham, England

10. Visit three local pubs, The Bell, The Salutation and Ye Old Trip To Jerusalem, all of which claim to be the oldest pub in England. The Jerusalem is so named because soldiers would meet there before traveling to the Middle East during the Crusades.

11. Take a tour of the Raleigh Bicycle factory, which opened in 1886.

12. Jump on a tour bus and see all of the sites regarding the Robin Hood legend, and even meet the modern day Sheriff of Nottingham.

Tips & Warnings

• Considering flying to Birmingham International Airport, which is only an hour's drive from Nottingham, to save some money.
• Nottingham has a high crime rate relative to the rest of England.