🇬🇧 Grimsby, United Kingdom
Saint James Hotel
📍 Saint James Square, Grimsby, DN31 1EP
Photo: official website
Your stay — Saint James Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint James (Grimsby Minster) (114 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Wellowgate Chapel (702 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St Hughs (714 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Freshney Place Shopping Centre — 332 m · ~4 min walk
Duke of York Gardens — 708 m · ~9 min walk
Fishing Heritage Centre — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Grimsby Central Hall — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk
Boots — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Cartergate Convenience Store — 122 m · ~2 min walk
Grimsby Town — 294 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Humberside Airport or train stations as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless card and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and taxis. Carry some cash for smaller independent vendors or market stalls.
Restaurants: 10-15% for good service, but check for service charge. Taxis: round up to the nearest pound. Hotel staff: £2-5 per bag for porters, not expected for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee from a cafe or fast-food chain costs around £2.50-3.00.
A sandwich or pasty from a bakery or supermarket meal deal costs £3-5.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant costs £10-14.
Fish and chips shops are common and a main portion runs £8-10; also look for market stalls in town on Fridays.
Iceland, Farmfoods, Asda, and Tesco are the main budget supermarkets in DN31.
Primark, Peacocks, and charity shops on Freeman Street and Freshney Place offer affordable options.
The cheapest way around is walking or cycling; the local bus (Stagecoach) day pass is around £4.50. From Humberside Airport, take the Humber Flyer bus into town (about £8 one-way) rather than a taxi (£25+).
Eat at pubs for lunch specials (often £6-8 for a meal) and use supermarket meal deals for lunch. Visit the local library for free wifi. Use the free park-and-ride or walk—parking in the centre can be pricey.
Good to know — Grimsby
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Grimsby, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Saint James Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 264 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Grimsby Town Centre (Riverhead Exchange) → Holiday Inn Express Grimsby (near Morrisons)
💡 Ask for a dayrider ticket if you're making more than two trips—it's £4.50 and covers all local buses.
Humberside Airport (HUY) to Holiday Inn Express Grimsby → Holiday Inn Express Grimsby
💡 Pre-book 24 hours ahead to lock in the lower price; same-day bookings can jump to £30. Cash only for this firm.
Humberside Airport (HUY) → Holiday Inn Express Grimsby
💡 Book with Central Cars Grimsby for fixed-price airport runs; avoid meter-only cabs at the rank.
Grimsby Town Station → Cleethorpes Station
💡 Buy a return ticket from the machine; it's cheaper than two singles. The train runs along the coast, so sit on the left for sea views.
About Grimsby
Wikipedia ↗Grimsby (released as The Brothers Grimsby in the United States and Canada) is a 2016 spy action black comedy film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, and Peter Baynham. The film stars Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, Annabelle Wallis, Gabo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Saint James Hotel?
Check-in at Saint James Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Saint James Hotel?
A sandwich or pasty from a bakery or supermarket meal deal costs £3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Saint James Hotel?
The cheapest way around is walking or cycling; the local bus (Stagecoach) day pass is around £4.50. From Humberside Airport, take the Humber Flyer bus into town (about £8 one-way) rather than a taxi (£25+).
Top Attractions in Grimsby
💡 Go on a weekday morning when it's empty. The volunteer guides are knowledgeable and can point out the Victorian fish-themed carvings on the pews.
💡 The fish market is best visited early (6-8am) for real activity, but it's free to watch. Wear sturdy shoes – the docks are wet and busy. No photography without permission inside the market.
💡 The car park on Weelsby Road is free; the one nearer the centre charges. Also, the parkrun here on Saturday mornings is free and friendly.
💡 The circular walk around the lake takes about 20 minutes and is mostly flat. For a longer route, follow the cycle path to Cleethorpes (3 miles). Café does decent bacon baps.
💡 Check their website for free-entry days or discounted joint tickets with the nearby Time Trap museum.