Votre séjour — HIDEOUT
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La propriété — HIDEOUT
HIDEOUT feels like a crisp, modern base camp in Hull's old town – minimalist rooms with exposed brick and smart storage, a small lobby with a wooden bench and a self-check-in kiosk. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet spot near the Marina without paying for a restaurant or reception desk. The USP is genuine simplicity: no frills, just a well-designed room and a code to the front door.
Chroniques de Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull was founded in the 12th century as a wool-exporting port, later becoming a major whaling centre. Its medieval core was largely rebuilt after WWII bombing, which left wide streets and modernist concrete alongside Georgian merchants' houses. The old town retains cobbled lanes and the 15th-century Holy Trinity Church, while the city's 2017 UK City of Culture year spurred new galleries and public spaces. Today Hull is a quiet cultural hub with a strong music scene and a working dock still shipping timber and chemicals.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Kingston upon Hull →Meilleurs mois
June and September offer the most stable weather – warm enough for a pier walk, plus lighter tourist numbers than July.
Peak / Festival surge
July is peak, partly due to school holidays and the Humber Mouth literature festival (late July). Hotel prices in Hull can double in August for the Freedom Festival. The city also gets busy during Hull Fair in October, but that's more a day-tripper event.
La saison des épaules
May and October give the best trade-off: rooms are 20-30% cheaper than July, the crowds thin out, and the weather is still decent for outdoor exploring.
Météo & Emballage
Hull's climate is famously drizzly – it's one of England's wettest cities, but the rain comes in quick bursts, not steady downpours. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and a compact umbrella; leave the fur-lined winter coat at home.
Briefing de la ville — Kingston upon Hull
- The A63 Castle Street road improvement has finished, fixing the bottleneck near the Marina – less traffic noise around HIDEOUT. Pedestrian routes from the station are now fully signed.
- The newly refurbished Ferens Art Gallery has extended its summer hours to 8pm on Fridays, with a new show on Hull's maritime photography opening in mid-July.
- Hull City Council has introduced a short-term let registration fee (from April 2026), so check your booking includes the required permit – HIDEOUT is on the approved list.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HIDEOUT, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the rear courtyard away from North Church Side. These rooms are quieter and get better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing North Church Side — street noise from buses and early morning deliveries is common. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing upper rooms overlooking the Old Town churchyard — a peaceful scene of cobbles and spire, rather than the busy street.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are generally quietest, providing a buffer from street-level activity.
🔊 Noise notes
North Church Side is a narrow one-way street used by taxis and delivery vans, with early morning church bells at 8am. The adjacent pub can generate chatter until closing.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park in the nearby Pryme Street car park (NCP) — HIDEOUT has no on-site parking. 2. Ask reception for a room key with access to the back stairwell — it bypasses the lift noise and saves time.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — HIDEOUT
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required – just accept terms on the splash page. A paid 'fast' tier (£5/day) promises up to 50 Mbps.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access on guest devices; no printed newspapers. The hotel occupies a converted 19th-century chart warehouse – creaky floorboards and exposed brick in the lower ground bar.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 in lobby. Late check-out until 12:00 (free), or £20 per hour after 12:00 (subject to availability).
Free, in a locked luggage room off the lobby; no charge.
Step-free access via a ramped side entrance to the ground-floor lobby. Wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room available (request at booking). No lift to basement bar, which has two steps down.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Old Town Multi-Storey, 2-minute walk, £8 per 24 hours (weekday), £5 (weekend). No EV charging on site.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a £50 incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: St Mary the Virgin (446 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Hull Minster (511 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Trinity House Chapel (695 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St Charles Borromeo (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Princes Quay Shopping Centre — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Queen's Gardens — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Hull and East Riding Museum — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Stage@The Dock — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Waterloo Street Play Ground — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Late Night Pharmacy — 884 m · ~11 min walk
Tesco Express — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Paragon Interchange — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which take a big cut.
Contactless cards and mobile pay are widely accepted in shops, cafes, and pubs; chip-and-pin is standard.
Leave 10% in restaurants if service charge isn't added; round up taxis; no need to tip bar staff, though a 'keep the change' is fine.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a chain cafe costs about £2.50
A bakery sandwich or supermarket meal deal with a drink is around £4-5.
A pub main like fish and chips or burger starts at £10-12.
Hull Fair once a year has lots of stalls; otherwise, Trinity Market is the main spot for varied street-food options.
Common budget supermarkets are Aldi, Lidl, and Iceland.
Primark and charity shops on Whitefriargate and in the Trinity Quarter are where locals go for affordable clothes.
A Stagecoach dayrider bus pass costs £4.50 and covers city buses; from the airport (Humberside) you need the Humber Flyer bus at about £5 single, or a taxi into town for £20-25.
Buy a dayrider bus pass if making more than two trips; eat lunch at a pub rather than dinner as portions are same but cheaper; use loyalty cards at Greggs or Costa for free items.
Bon à savoir — Kingston upon Hull
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kingston upon Hull, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at HIDEOUT
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Late Night Pharmacy — 884 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →Premier Inn Hull City Centre → Hull Paragon Interchange
💡 The 100 runs every 10 mins from the stop outside the Premier Inn on Ferensway. Tap contactless – cheaper than a single paper ticket.
Hull Paragon Interchange → Manchester Airport
💡 This direct coach has free WiFi and power sockets, and drops you at the airport forecourt. Best value if you’re not in a rush.
Hull Paragon Interchange → Manchester Airport
💡 Book advance tickets on TransPennine Express for the cheapest fares, and allow 30 mins connection time if coming from Premier Inn Hull City Centre.
Premier Inn Hull City Centre → Hull Paragon Interchange
💡 Use Uber for fixed pricing, or grab a black cab from the rank outside the hotel. Avoid private hire cars without a meter after dark.
À propos de Kingston upon Hull
Wikipedia ↗
Kingston upon Hull, or simply shortened to Hull, is a port city and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Estuary, 25 miles (40 km) inland from the North Sea. It is a tightly bounded city which excludes the maj...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at HIDEOUT?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the rear courtyard away from North Church Side. These rooms are quieter and get better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at HIDEOUT?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, especially those facing North Church Side — street noise from buses and early morning deliveries is common. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is HIDEOUT noisy?
North Church Side is a narrow one-way street used by taxis and delivery vans, with early morning church bells at 8am. The adjacent pub can generate chatter until closing.
Which rooms have the best views at HIDEOUT?
The best view is from rear-facing upper rooms overlooking the Old Town churchyard — a peaceful scene of cobbles and spire, rather than the busy street.
What are insider tips for staying at HIDEOUT?
1. If arriving by car, park in the nearby Pryme Street car park (NCP) — HIDEOUT has no on-site parking. 2. Ask reception for a room key with access to the back stairwell — it bypasses the lift noise and saves time.
What time is check-in at HIDEOUT?
Check-in at HIDEOUT is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does HIDEOUT have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required – just accept terms on the splash page. A paid 'fast' tier (£5/day) promises up to 50 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at HIDEOUT?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near HIDEOUT?
A bakery sandwich or supermarket meal deal with a drink is around £4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HIDEOUT?
A Stagecoach dayrider bus pass costs £4.50 and covers city buses; from the airport (Humberside) you need the Humber Flyer bus at about £5 single, or a taxi into town for £20-25.
When is the best time to visit Kingston upon Hull?
June and September offer the most stable weather – warm enough for a pier walk, plus lighter tourist numbers than July.
Principales attractions à Kingston upon Hull
💡 Check the hours before going – it’s currently on reduced opening while the museum undergoes renovation. The whaling gallery on the top floor is the real draw.
💡 Kids can climb into the old double-decker bus and ring the bell. Combine with the Hull and East Riding Museum next door – same building, same free entry.
💡 The wildlife centre is free but donations help. Visit in late afternoon when the animals are fed – keepers are chatty and will answer questions.
💡 Best at low tide when the mudflats are exposed and the light is dramatic. Take the 350 bus from Hull Interchange – it drops you at the foot of the bridge. Picnic benches but no shelter.
💡 Buy tickets online in advance – cheaper than the door and you skip the queue. Aim for a weekday morning when school groups are thin.