Your stay — The Old Rectory
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Emergency Contacts
HastingsFor non-urgent police matters, call 101. For health advice, dial 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hastings, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Old Rectory
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →London St Pancras International → Hastings Station
💡 Book via Trainline at least 24h ahead for off-peak fares; arrive at Hastings station, 3-min walk east to The Bank Hotel & Bistro.
Hastings Town Centre (Priory Meadow) → The Bank Hotel & Bistro (Cambridge Road)
💡 Buy a day rider (£4.50) if exploring; the stop is directly outside the hotel—watch for the 'Cambridge Gardens' sign.
Hastings Railway Station → The Bank Hotel & Bistro
💡 Use the app or call 01424 422244; the rank outside the station is reliable but often short-staffed after 20:00.
Gatwick Airport (LGW) → The Bank Hotel & Bistro, Hastings
💡 Pre-book with Hastings-based firms like Hastings Direct Cars to fix the price; avoid meter-flagged cabs at the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Hastings
💡 Walk to the far end on a weekday morning when it's quiet. The viewing panels let you see the wooden piles and shingle beach below. Free Wi-Fi near the café.
💡 Bring a reusable bottle. The water tastes metallic due to iron content -- it's an acquired taste but free and safe. Best visited after a walk along the East Hill.
💡 Enter from the Firehills car park for the shortest walk to the best sea views. The North's Seat viewpoint is worth the climb.
💡 The café has big windows overlooking the sea -- free to enter even without a ticket. Pop in for a coffee (3EUR) and watch the fishing boats.
💡 Skip the guided tour fee if you're on a strict budget -- the outside of the caves and the Old Town's alleyways (like the Twittens) are more atmospheric for free.