Reading City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Reading City Centre
Popular places to visit
Oracle
Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall.
Reading Museum and Town Hall
Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure.
Reading Abbey Ruins
4.5/5(3 reviews)
Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland.
Forbury Gardens
See the Maiwand Lion war monument and gaze at the water feature in this charming park in the heart of Reading.
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
Consider the immense history and marvel at the preserved tower and scenic churchyard of the oldest religious structure in Reading.
St. Laurence Church
Admire the intriguing religious gems dotted around the extravagant interior of this historic Norman church that also serves as a youth center.
Activities
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
AU$64
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London
AU$185
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets
AU$77
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Windsor Full-Day Tour with Expert Guide
AU$218
per adult
Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour
AU$309
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Windsor, Stonehenge & Salisbury with Admission
AU$177
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Reading City Centre Hotel Deals
pentahotel Reading
Oxford Road, Reading, England
The price is AU$157 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$157
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Nice stay
"Everything was good but was 30 degrees and the air con couldn’t cope we wanted to get out the room in the morning as early as possible."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
ibis Reading Centre
25A Friar Street, Reading, England
The price is AU$52 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$52
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Ok stay for this price
"One lift was out of order created a kind of longer wait for all customer, other than that, kind of good!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Novotel Reading Centre
25b Friar Street, Reading, England
The price is AU$138 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$138
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The Novotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was overall clean but the carpet looked like it had been in the wars! The bar was fun if the music was a little loud. The pool was a really welcome facility. Friar Street can have some characters around, but it's very convenient for the station ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Malmaison Reading
18-20 Station Road, Reading, England
The price is AU$162 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$162
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very close to train station. Rooms have air conditioning so that was a plus! Attentive staff. We did not eat at the hotel so I cannot rate the food, but I would recommend the Malmaison for your stay in Reading."
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
17 Oak Lane, Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
Misdescribed, and unsafe
"Where do I start The property was described as a studio. It stated that everyone in my party would be undestrurbed in the accomodation. This is untrue and breaches the trades description legislation The property has a shared kitchen with no privacy in it. The only TV is in the kitchen and so relaxing ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor by IHG
1 Church Street, Chalvey, Slough, England
The price is AU$148 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$148
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Slough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Awesome recovery time
"Just what I needed for a well rested break."
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.