If ever there were a time to visit this vibrant destination, it’s in the afterglow of the city's stint as 2017 City of Culture. To help you make the best of Hull, we’ve hand-picked some of the best places to eat, drink and say while you’re there.
Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club
Set in 150 acres of meadow and parkland, this eye-catching Victorian manor retains its original turrets. Inside you’ll find a careful mix of traditional and contemporary styles.
The Pipe and Glass Inn
To experience 5 gold-star luxury, check into The Pipe and Glass Inn on the Dalton Estate. The modern British cuisine in the restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and uses top notch local produce.
Newbegin House
An instant feeling of grandeur is instilled on arrival at this huge Georgian bed and breakfast, where the owners pride themselves on high standards. It is clear to see how much attention has gone into sympathetically restoring and updating it, and artwork is a focal point in public areas.
Innkeeper’s Lodge Hull, Willerby
Just 5 minutes from the city centre but also close to the M62 and Humber Bridge, this inn offers comfortable rooms with plenty of space. Fresh roasts are served at the on-site Toby Carvery.
Hallmark Hotel Hull
This modern hotel boasts unrivalled views of one of the world’s longest single-span suspension bridges. A good range of choice is on offer in the restaurant and there is a pleasant atmosphere in the attractive bar.
Trinity Guest House
This family-run guest house situated in the historic town centre of Beverley is a home away from home. It’s the perfect place to relax, with a spacious lounge and a walled garden.
Skirlington Leisure Park, Skipsea
You’ve got everything you need at this 5-Pennant seaside holiday centre set in pleasant meadowland, including a supermarket, an indoor heated swimming pool complex and a bowling alley.
Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel
This hotel was originally a private mansion but it has now been thoughtfully extended and houses extensive leisure facilities. The contemporary Figs Brasserie even has a heated patio for comfortable alfresco dining.
Photo: Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
Once a 19th-century manor house, now a modern 4-star hotel with great business and leisure facilities. It enjoys 12 acres of landscaped gardens and an indoor pool.