Hockley Travel Guide
Nottingham
Popular places to visit
University of Nottingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Nottingham during your travels in Nottingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Trent Bridge
You can find out about the history of Nottingham with a visit to Trent Bridge. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Wollaton Hall
You can study the exhibits at Wollaton Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nottingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
National Water Sports Centre
Catch an event at National Water Sports Centre during your trip to Holme Pierrepont. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at Theatre Royal, a theatre with a story to tell in Nottingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
City Ground
Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Top hotels in Hockley
Nottingham City Centre by Sunday
"We paid for a compact room, which was very small (not an issue) - but the one we got had a really pronounced slope to the floor, when on the bed it felt like you were going to roll off, and the toilet was also sloped... I asked reception to change the room, they were very good about it and gave us ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
mour Hotel
"Poor cleanliness of the hotel rooms. Changed room and the second room was just as bad so left and booked elsewhere."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
"Self Checkin, Room Key Activated on Phone, everything worked well and no need to visit the reception desk. Breakfast was included in our stay, and there was a very good choice of food and the quality was good. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
"Positives - it is well positioned for the train station, the whole hotel was very clean. There was plenty of tea and coffee in the room. The bed was very comfortable and the air conditioning was welcome on a hot and humid day. Could do better - there were stains on the carpet. The shower wasn’t very ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
"Good central location with parking in NCP opposite property. Breakfast good and overall reasonably priced"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hockley
Lace Market
Visitors highly recommend Lace Market for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Nottingham Contemporary while you're in town.
Nottingham City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Nottingham City Centre. Make a stop by Old Market Square or Theatre Royal while you're exploring the area.
Sneinton
While there might not be top attractions in Sneinton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nottingham Racecourse and National Ice Centre.
The Park
Though The Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Cathedral.
Forest Fields
While Forest Fields isn't home to many top sights, Rock City Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Bridgford
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in West Bridgford. You might want to make time for a stop at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground or Trent Bridge.
