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4- and 5-star hotels in Bradford
This shortlist gathers Bradford's 4- and 5-star hotels, from city-centre addresses to converted mills on the edge of the moors. It is for travellers who want a guaranteed quality base in Bradford and a clear route from the station, the museums and the countryside.
Staying in Bradford
Bradford packs a surprising amount into a compact centre: the National Science and Media Museum, City Hall, The Broadway shopping centre and the Kirkgate Market are all within a short walk of each other. The city is also the first UNESCO City of Film, and the World Heritage Site of Saltaire lies a short train ride west. Beyond the urban core, the moors and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach, which makes the city a practical base for both short breaks and longer stays.
Most of the hotels on this list sit in or beside the centre. Leonardo Hotel Bradford on Thornton Road, The Bradford Hotel on Hall Ings, NH Apartments on Mill Street and Great Victoria Hotel on Bridge Street are all under a kilometre from the centre. Others spread outward: Bradford Digs on Halstead Place and Cedar Court Bradford Hotel on Mayo Avenue sit between 2.6 and 3.1 kilometres out, while Oyo Tong Park Hotel and The Coach House lie further west and south. A handful of converted mill properties cluster around Cullingworth. Couples will find the spa-equipped suites and apartments the most private choice; families are best served by hotels with family rooms and cots; business travellers are covered by the city-centre hotels with parking, meeting rooms and 24-hour front desks.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Manor Cullingworth Guest house
Sutton Drive Cullingworth Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet in Cullingworth, 9.5 km from the centre, this 5-star guest house suits travellers who want a quiet base outside Bradford. A garden and terrace give you somewhere to sit outdoors, and breakfast is served in its own breakfast room. Rooms are non-smoking, with a lounge and luggage room indoors.
See The Manor Cullingworth Guest houseBradford Digs
Halstead Place, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereHalstead Place puts this 5-star property 2.6 km from the centre, close enough for easy days in Bradford and far enough for calm evenings. Each unit has a kitchen, kitchenette and bathroom, and there is a garden and lounge on site.
See Bradford DigsAphrodite Suites
30 Pemberton Drive, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAphrodite Suites is 1.1 km from the centre, a 5-star choice for guests who want space and privacy. Each suite has a kitchen, kitchenette and jacuzzi, and a fireplace adds warmth to the living area. Free wifi and non-smoking rooms come as standard, with a spa and pool bar available on the property.
See Aphrodite SuitesNH Apartments
Mill Street Apartments 2 Mill Street, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereMill Street Apartments sit 0.5 km from the centre, the closest 4-star option on this list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Apartments include a kitchen, kitchenette, fireplace and jacuzzi, with air conditioning, free wifi and lifts in the building. Housekeeping, room service and laundry service are provided, which suits longer stays.
See NH ApartmentsCedar Court Bradford Hotel
Mayo Avenue Off Rooley Lane, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereMayo Avenue places this 4-star hotel 3.1 km from the centre, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 1,819 reviews. Guests have a fitness centre, restaurant and bar, with room service and breakfast in the room when you would rather stay in. Pets are allowed, and there is free wifi, parking and a garden. It suits families and business travellers.
See Cedar Court Bradford HotelLeonardo Hotel Bradford
2 Thornton Road, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereAt 2 Thornton Road this 4-star hotel stands 0.5 km from the centre, with a guest rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 1,555 reviews. Expect air conditioning, free wifi and a fitness centre with gymnasium, plus a restaurant and bar. Dry cleaning service, laundry service and a 24 hour front desk cover practical needs for city stays.
See Leonardo Hotel BradfordGreat Victoria Hotel
39 Bridge Street, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereBridge Street puts this 4-star hotel 0.8 km from the centre; 1,130 reviews give it 3.8 out of 5. Air conditioning and free wifi are standard, and in-room breakfast, room service and a restaurant mean you need not go far to eat. A fitness centre, family rooms and a 24 hour front desk round out a straightforward city stay.
See Great Victoria HotelThe Bradford Hotel
Hall Ings, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Business trips · Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Hall Ings, 0.7 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel is rated 3.8 out of 5 from 716 reviews. It provides a restaurant, bar and cafe, plus a business centre and meeting room for working guests. Wedding services, a concierge and luggage storage are on hand, and the property is wheelchair accessible.
See The Bradford HotelOyo Tong Park Hotel
Tong Lane The Pastures, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTong Lane puts this 4-star hotel 6.4 km from the centre, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 584 reviews. Air conditioning and free wifi are provided, with free car parking for drivers. A garden, terrace and picnic area sit alongside fishing and golf, so guests who want outdoor time near Bradford are well placed here.
See Oyo Tong Park HotelHewenden Mill Apartments
Bents Mill Hallas Bridge Cullingworth, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBents Mill in Cullingworth, 8.7 km from the centre, is a 4-star apartments property for guests who prefer self-contained stays away from the city. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and a 24 hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour. Outside there is a garden and picnic area, with fishing and an arcade on site.
See Hewenden Mill ApartmentsHewenden Mill Holiday Homes
Bents Mill Hallas Bridge Cullingworth, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star holiday homes property at Bents Mill, 8.7 km from the centre, suits families and groups wanting their own space in Cullingworth. Free wifi, free car parking and laundry service cover the essentials, and a garden and picnic area give children room to run. Fishing and an arcade are available, and the property is wheelchair accessible.
See Hewenden Mill Holiday HomesHewenden Mill Cottages
Hewenden Mill Cullingworth, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHewenden Mill in Cullingworth lies 8.7 km from the centre, a 4-star cottages option for a self-catering break. Free car parking makes arriving by car simple, and laundry service is provided during your stay. Guests have a garden and picnic area, an arcade and a pool bar, and the cottages are wheelchair accessible.
See Hewenden Mill CottagesSawrey Serviced Apartments
Sawrey House Sawrey Place, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSawrey House on Sawrey Place is 1.0 km from the centre, a 4-star serviced apartments choice mixing city access with a self-contained base. Each apartment has a kitchen, kitchenette and bathroom, with a jacuzzi and fireplace for unwinding. Free wifi, free car parking and a lounge are provided, and guests can play darts on site.
See Sawrey Serviced ApartmentsThe Coach House
3A Albion Place Thornton, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAlbion Place in Thornton places this 4-star house 7.0 km from the centre, suited to families or small groups who want a quiet base with parking included. A kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven makes self-catering straightforward, and high chairs and a cot are available. There is a garden, and pets are allowed.
See The Coach HouseGrattan Mills 1 in Bradford
301 Grattan Mills 4 Vincent Street, Bradford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
Why stay hereVincent Street puts this 4-star apartments property 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance to the middle of Bradford on this list. Apartments have their own bathroom, and laundry service and parking are provided. Guests can play tennis, squash and bowls, go horse riding or golf nearby, and the units are non-smoking.
See Grattan Mills 1 in Bradford
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Cullingworth Guest house | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – | – | 9.5 km |
| Bradford Digs | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Aphrodite Suites | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | 1.1 km |
| NH Apartments | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Cedar Court Bradford Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 3.1 km |
| Leonardo Hotel Bradford | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Great Victoria Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.8 km |
| The Bradford Hotel | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Oyo Tong Park Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.4 km |
| Hewenden Mill Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 8.7 km |
| Hewenden Mill Holiday Homes | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 8.7 km |
| Hewenden Mill Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 8.7 km |
| Sawrey Serviced Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| The Coach House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 7.0 km |
| Grattan Mills 1 in Bradford | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
NH Apartments adds kitchenettes and a sofa bed, handy for self-catering with young ones. Cedar Court Bradford Hotel offers a garden, picnic area and free parking; Leonardo Hotel Bradford has a gym and a restaurant on site.
Cedar Court Bradford Hotel · Leonardo Hotel Bradford · NH Apartments
For couples
Aphrodite Suites and Sawrey Serviced Apartments both list a Jacuzzi and a spa, with kitchenettes and fireplaces for quiet nights in. Great Victoria Hotel is listed with bathrobes, room service and a fitness centre, and sits under a kilometre from the centre, so a meal out or a walk along the Bradford streets is easy to fit around the day.
Aphrodite Suites · Sawrey Serviced Apartments · Great Victoria Hotel
For parking and pets
Bradford Digs and Cedar Court Bradford Hotel both name free or on-site parking and accept pets, which is unusual in the city centre. The Coach House in Thornton also allows pets and adds free parking plus a garden, though it lies around 7 kilometres from the centre.
Bradford Digs · Cedar Court Bradford Hotel · The Coach House
Closest to the centre
Grattan Mills 1 on Vincent Street is 0.4 kilometres from the centre, the shortest distance on this shortlist. NH Apartments on Mill Street and Leonardo Hotel Bradford on Thornton Road follow at 0.5 kilometres.
Grattan Mills 1 in Bradford · NH Apartments · Leonardo Hotel Bradford
Where to stay in Bradford
Cullingworth
The Cullingworth addresses on this list are all converted or mill-side properties west of Bradford, with gardens and free parking usually making an appearance. It is a quiet base for travellers with a car who want the Dales nearby.
Our picks here: The Manor Cullingworth Guest house · Hewenden Mill Apartments · Hewenden Mill Holiday Homes · Hewenden Mill Cottages
Thornton
The Coach House sits on Albion Place in Thornton, a settlement west of Bradford listed as about 7 kilometres from the centre. It is a small, self-contained property with a kitchen, a garden and free parking, allowing pets. Thornton suits a longer, quieter stay with a vehicle, and puts the western moors within reach.
Our picks here: The Coach House
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Bradford is well connected by road and rail. The M62 lies to the south, and the M606 links the city to it. Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square are the two main railway stations, with regular services to Leeds, Manchester and London. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 7 miles to the northeast. Within the city, local buses and taxis serve the centre and suburbs, and Bradford Interchange is a hub for both bus and rail. Walking is practical in the compact centre, while surrounding areas such as Saltaire and Haworth are reachable by train or bus.
When to go
Spring and summer, from May to September, bring milder weather and make outdoor attractions such as the Yorkshire Dales and the moors more enjoyable. The city also hosts festivals in this window, including the Bradford Literature Festival in June and the Bradford Festival in July. Autumn can be pleasant with fewer crowds, while winter is colder and wetter, though the museums and indoor attractions stay open.
Questions, answered
Which hotels on this list are closest to Bradford city centre?
Grattan Mills 1 on Vincent Street is 0.4 kilometres from the centre, followed by NH Apartments on Mill Street and Leonardo Hotel Bradford on Thornton Road at 0.5 kilometres. Great Victoria Hotel on Bridge Street is 0.8 kilometres out, and The Bradford Hotel on Hall Ings is 0.7 kilometres away.
Do any of these hotels offer parking?
Several do. Bradford Digs lists free car parking, Cedar Court Bradford Hotel and Oyo Tong Park Hotel list parking, as do Leonardo Hotel Bradford, Great Victoria Hotel, The Bradford Hotel, Sawrey Serviced Apartments, The Coach House, Grattan Mills 1 and the Hewenden Mill properties.
Which Bradford hotels accept pets?
The Coach House also has a garden, and Cedar Court has a picnic area.
Are there hotels with a pool or spa in Bradford?
No pool is listed for these properties.
Which hotels are best for families in Bradford?
NH Apartments lists family rooms, a cot, high chairs and a kitchenette, making it practical for families. Cedar Court Bradford Hotel and Great Victoria Hotel also list family rooms and cots, while Oyo Tong Park Hotel adds family rooms with a garden and picnic area.
What is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
NH Apartments on Mill Street carries the highest guest rating here at 4.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews. It is 0.5 kilometres from the centre and is a 4-star property with a spa, kitchen and air conditioning. Leonardo Hotel Bradford and Cedar Court Bradford Hotel both rate 3.9.
Are there hotels with a restaurant or bar in Bradford?
Leonardo Hotel Bradford, Great Victoria Hotel, Cedar Court Bradford Hotel and The Bradford Hotel all list restaurants, while Cedar Court, The Bradford Hotel and Leonardo Hotel Bradford list bars. Oyo Tong Park Hotel also lists a bar and banquet facilities.
Which Bradford hotels have a 24-hour front desk?
Bradford Digs, Cedar Court Bradford Hotel, Leonardo Hotel Bradford, Great Victoria Hotel, The Bradford Hotel, Oyo Tong Park Hotel and Hewenden Mill Apartments all list a 24-hour front desk. That makes late arrivals and early departures easier at these addresses.