Reading City Centre Travel Guide

Reading

Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Reading City Centre
Kennet & Avon Canal showing a park and autumn leaves as well as an individual female
Reading City Centre
Reading Museum and Town Hall showing interior views

Popular places to visit

Oracle which includes shopping and interior views

Oracle

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall.

Oracle
Reading Museum and Town Hall featuring interior views, heritage elements and theatre scenes

Reading Museum and Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure.

Reading Museum and Town Hall
Reading Abbey Ruins

Reading Abbey Ruins

4/5(10 reviews)

Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland.

Reading Abbey Ruins
Forbury Gardens showing a garden and autumn leaves

Forbury Gardens

See the Maiwand Lion war monument and gaze at the water feature in this charming park in the heart of Reading.

Forbury Gardens
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin

Consider the immense history and marvel at the preserved tower and scenic churchyard of the oldest religious structure in Reading.

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
St. Laurence Church featuring autumn leaves, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Laurence Church

Admire the intriguing religious gems dotted around the extravagant interior of this historic Norman church that also serves as a youth center.

St. Laurence Church

Top hotels in Reading City Centre

pentahotel Reading

pentahotel Reading

4 out of 5
Oxford Road, Reading, England
The price is ₹7,349 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,349
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice stay
"Everything was good but was 30 degrees and the air con couldn’t cope we wanted to get out the room in the morning as early as possible."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

pentahotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre

ibis Reading Centre

3 out of 5
25A Friar Street, Reading, England
The price is ₹2,449 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹2,449
per night
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Hotel was clean, and fresh, with a presentable reception area. Rooms were adequate and comfortable though the bathroom was a little strange and basic. Unfortunately only one lift was in use throughout our stay which meant longer waits on an upper floor and the card system didn't always work but overall ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

ibis Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre

4 out of 5
25b Friar Street, Reading, England
The price is ₹6,484 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,484
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The Novotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was overall clean but the carpet looked like it had been in the wars! The bar was fun if the music was a little loud. The pool was a really welcome facility. Friar Street can have some characters around, but it's very convenient for the station ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Novotel Reading Centre
Malmaison Reading

Malmaison Reading

4 out of 5
18-20 Station Road, Reading, England
The price is ₹8,070 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,070
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very close to train station. Rooms have air conditioning so that was a plus! Attentive staff. We did not eat at the hotel so I cannot rate the food, but I would recommend the Malmaison for your stay in Reading."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Malmaison Reading
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor

Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor

3 out of 5
17 Oak Lane, Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
Misdescribed, and unsafe
"Where do I start The property was described as a studio. It stated that everyone in my party would be undestrurbed in the accomodation. This is untrue and breaches the trades description legislation The property has a shared kitchen with no privacy in it. The only TV is in the kitchen and so relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

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Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor by IHG

Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor by IHG

4 out of 5
1 Church Street, Chalvey, Slough, England
The price is ₹7,276 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,276
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Slough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor by IHG
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Reading City Centre Travel Guide