The Bell Hotel charms with its convenient location near town. Travelers love the inviting bar for evening drinks, while the conference space meets business needs. Public areas offer WiFi, and the billiards table is perfect for friendly competition after a day of exploring.
Bury St Edmunds is home to The Bell Hotel. Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club and National Stud are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lackford Lakes and Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. Mildenhall Leisure Centre and Fuller's Mill Garden are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Mildenhall travel guide
25 High Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 7EA
What's nearby
Newmarket Racecourse
18 min drive - 20.4 km
University of Cambridge
32 min drive - 45.4 km
Mildenhall and District Museum
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Mildenhall Leisure Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club
3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Kennett Station
14 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN)
56 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
The Half Moon
12 min walk
The Kings Head
4 min drive
Angel's Cafe
19 min walk
Tokyo Oysy Sushi
5 min drive
About this property
The Bell Hotel
Property highlights
The Bell Hotel provides amenities like a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a billiards/pool table
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Conference space
Meeting room
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Bell Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Bell Hotel?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bell Hotel on Mar 7, 2026 start from CA $129, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Bell Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bell Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bell Hotel located?
Situated in Bury St Edmunds, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mildenhall and District Museum and Mildenhall Leisure Centre. Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
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Reviews
The Bell Hotel Reviews
6.6
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Its a pub with rooms not a chain hotel so that's what to expect. Very handy for the town and the nearby air base.
No fuss check in or out.
Pub area looked good with a mixture of bar area and slightly more relaxed seating area.
Great pleasant stay. Staff were very helpful. Thank you
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Gemma Louise
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location easy to find close to all shops 10 min drive to mildenhall stadium up on straight road room was pretty basic had everything you need cant say anything about the food has haven't eaten but smelt amazing they don't do breakfast but is a cafe next door that they recommend was lovely will be staying again when next up.
We'd stayed at the Hotel before and it has changed, the customer service is fantastic , the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's very quaint and probably won't be everyone. However its clean and has charactor
Staff amazing area nice lovely Indian restaurant Thai Turkish fish and chips, lovely cafes for breakfast etc buses to Newmarket and Cambridge.
Davina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
James
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice l
Easy to find, parking at rear. Staff friendly, check in easy. Hotel side a bit run down, room adequate. Decor and fittings dated but the room and bathroom was clean and tidy. Towels and bedding clean. Bit overpriced for what you get but it served its purpose.
Pleasant and helpful staff. Plenty of free parking and located centrally in town. Great price and value for money. Recommend for a informal, low cost stay in a historic building.
Room was a lovely size. Staff very helpful particularly with my disabled son.
Was just a little warm in the room, but the staff did provide a fan which helped.
The room that I was located was situated at the back of the hotel. The room was comfortable and a fan was provided due to the very hot weather, which was a great help. The down side.... below my window is the yard which is like a garden and unfortunately got very noisy at times during the evening when customers were out there.
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Geoffrey
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant staff, quiet location with parking. Plenty of coffee and sugar in the room. Bed was somewhat more tired than me !
Geoffrey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Susan
Mar 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It suited our need for a convenient 2 night stay.
The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was warm, clean and had everything we needed. It was also priced appropriately.
The twin beds were a little springy but we still slept well.
We would go back there!
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Louise
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff are lovely and friendly and they accommodated my request for a quiet room. The check in and out process was quick and easy. I didn’t sleep so well because of noise from the next door’s TV until past midnight but obviously that’s inevitable and not the hotel’s fault. The room was spacious and had high ceilings but it’s quite tired and needs a facelift- a redecoration, regrouting, a new bathroom light cord etc. It does the job for the night though.
Louise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Christine
Jun 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here for 3 nights as we met up up with relations who live in Bury St Edmunds. Staff here were friendly and helpful. Bed was clean and comfortable, bathroom was clean & shower was fine. We had food one night and it was nice enough. Place needed a bit of updating. We paid £65 a night for room only so I would say it wasn't expensive.
Christine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Jill
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A good, economical stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Not easy finding someone for check in and check out. I was blocked at the car park, so when hotel is full, there may not be enough parking for all guests. Very clean, but my room was a little tired. Overall a good stay.
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Tommy
Dec 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay, good friendly staff! The mattress probably needs replacing but the bedding was nice and clean. Adjusting the shower water temp was not easy but after some time it was ok. Overall, not a luxury type of hotel but for the money I would stay short term again!
Our room was basic but had the essentials and was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was not available for our stay (a tempory issue we were warned about) but there were good restaurants and cafés within a few minutes walk. The rooms are attached to, but separate from, the pub which meant we had the convenience without the noise. The staff were lovely and helpful.