About this property

Located in the lively town center of Hitchin, the Sun Hotel is a charming traditional coaching Inn dating back to the 1500s. The hotel offers real cask ales, an extensive menu in the restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Every bedroom has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A modern private bathroom in each room has a hair dryer. The restaurant at the Sun Hotel serves a wide range of food from around the world, complementing the traditional English favorites. Guests can sample wines and beers on the hotel patio or in the lounge area. Hitchin has many beautiful buildings, a museum and an art gallery within just a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Knebworth House is less than 20 minutes’ drive away through the countryside.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, great location, nice clean & comfy room.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location to Hitchin town centre and local facilities. Beds were very comfortable
  • Li-chun
    Denmark Denmark
    Location is in town centre. Breakfast is very nice and staff are very friendly. Nearby there are many cafes and pubs.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice staff clean room nice and quite and the price was amazing. Coming back to hitchin next year so this will be where I stay in future.. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient location near the town centre.. our rooms were clean and quite well equipped. Bathroom good and good quality towels.
  • Althea
    United States United States
    Comfortable bed, excellent shower, great breakfast - and the location is outstanding! Nice old place with charm and character.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here many times in different rooms. Room 12 has been the best.. Brill location to the town free parking.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location to the town stayed here many times Good value nice staff rooms little dated and could do with some tlc but I do like to stay here when working this way
  • Brad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The central location makes it easy to walk wherever I needed, plus the room was large enough not to feel stifling when I stayed in
  • Burberry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was nicely decorated and had everything I needed. The bathroom was clean and well decorated. The staff were all very pleasant and friendly. The location was excellent. Breakfast was made to order and was good.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel can accommodate all pets (including guide dogs) upon request.

Please note that due to the hotel's location in the town center, guests may experience some noise disturbance from the surrounding streets at the weekend.

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.