Reading City Centre Travel Guide

Reading

Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Oracle showing a river or creek and a bridge
Kennet & Avon Canal showing a park and autumn leaves as well as an individual female
Reading Abbey Ruins featuring a ruin

Popular places to visit

Oracle which includes shopping and interior views

Oracle

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Oracle during your visit to Reading. Wander the riverfront in this quaint area.

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

Reading Museum and Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Reading Museum and Town Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Reading. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Reading Museum and Town Hall
Reading Abbey Ruins featuring a ruin

Reading Abbey Ruins

4/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Reading when you spend time at Reading Abbey Ruins. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Reading Abbey Ruins
Forbury Gardens showing a garden and autumn leaves

Forbury Gardens

After visiting Forbury Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reading. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin is just one of the places to see in Reading, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront in this quaint area.

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

St. Laurence Church

St. Laurence Church is just one of the places to see in Reading, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

St. Laurence Church

Top hotels in Reading City Centre

pentahotel Reading

pentahotel Reading

4 out of 5
Oxford Road Reading England
The price is 2.231.465 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.231.465 ₫
2.677.758 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Friendly welcome, room was good standard though water pressure in ensuite was low. Breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

pentahotel Reading
Malmaison Reading

Malmaison Reading

4 out of 5
18-20 Station Road Reading England
The price is 2.178.959 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
2.178.959 ₫
2.614.751 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
very cold bedroom room

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Malmaison Reading
ibis Reading Centre

ibis Reading Centre

3 out of 5
25A Friar Street Reading England
The price is 1.363.673 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.363.673 ₫
1.636.407 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent location for transport (Reading Station/RailAir etc), a great welcome when I arrived from the reception staff, room was clean and comfortable and breakfast had a wide choice of foods. What more could I ask for? Will definitely use again and have already booked another stay in 4 weeks. Thank ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

ibis Reading Centre
Novotel Reading Centre

Novotel Reading Centre

4 out of 5
25b Friar Street Reading England
The price is 1.933.936 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.933.936 ₫
2.320.723 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Always love staying here!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Novotel Reading Centre
The Roseate Reading

The Roseate Reading

5 out of 5
26 The Forbury Reading England
The price is 2.362.728 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.362.728 ₫
2.835.273 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
Clean room. lovely meal at night . Breakfast ok but not worth the money based of verity .

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Roseate Reading
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T5 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T5 by IHG

3 out of 5
London Road Slough England
The price is 1.487.643 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.487.643 ₫
1.785.172 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Slough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews)
Heat in the room was unbearable. Unable to turn air con on.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T5 by IHG
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