Norwich City Center Travel Guide
Norwich
Visit Norwich City Center
Popular places to visit
Norwich Cathedral
Visit this spectacular historic building to attend a service, event or exhibition, or simply to marvel at its splendid Romanesque architecture.
Norwich Castle
Norwich’s most prominent historic site is now home to a splendid museum and art gallery, with exhibits spanning many centuries.
Norwich City Hall
In the heart of Norwich’s civic center is an Art Deco masterpiece that is home to the stylishly decorated rooms of the city council.
The Forum
Home to art exhibitions, a café, a library and family-friendly festivals, this is one of Norwich’s most visited attractions.
Norwich Guildhall
Take a guided tour of one of Norwich’s most distinctive buildings, a checkerboard masterpiece that was the local seat of government for centuries.
Strangers Hall Garden
Learn what life was like for the wealthy merchants of the past at this interactive museum set within one of Norwich’s oldest buildings.
Things to do
Top hotels in Norwich City Center
The Maids Head Hotel
Eight of us stayed for three nights. The hotel was great: - Ideally located for visiting central Norwich - Staff were friendly and helpful - An old established hotel full of character - Rooms updated and clean - Good restaurant and bar
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
St Giles House Hotel
The central location in Norwich is perfect for theatre goers and foodies! Good parking (when you discover the route in - don't forget to give car registration to reception). Efficient and friendly staff, great breakfast, very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Norwich Nelson City Centre
The room was clean the air conditioning worked And the beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Wellington Apartments
Staff very friendly, room was clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Belmonte
Average
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
I stayed here some years ago and was very impressed, however it is very tired and dated now, they are doing some renovations in some areas. Definitely not worth the money at the moment.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Norwich City Center
Thorpe Hamlet
While visiting Thorpe Hamlet, you might make a stop by sights like Norfolk Broads and Lion Wood.
Golden Triangle
While visiting Golden Triangle, you might make a stop by sights like The Plantation Garden and St John the Baptist Cathedral.
Earlham
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Earlham. You might want to make time for a stop at UEA Sportspark or Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts.
Old Catton
Though Old Catton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Catton Park and Mousehold Heath.
Bowthorpe
When in Bowthorpe, you can plan a visit to UEA Sportspark and Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
