Your stay — Hotel St Pierre
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use cash machines (ATMs) at major banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which give poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and restaurants; Apple Pay and Google Pay common; some small market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 10% is appreciated for good service in restaurants; tipping taxis is not standard; hotel porters might get £1-2.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or an Americano from a standard café costs about £2.50-£3.
A sandwich or wrap from a supermarket or bakery café around £4-£5; a pub lunch special around £7-£9.
A main course at a local pub or casual restaurant (e.g., fish and chips or a curry) costs about £10-£14.
Outdoor markets in Wakefield city centre (a 15-minute bus ride from WF2) have burger vans and pie stalls; limited street-food scene in residential WF2 itself.
Iceland, Aldi, and Asda are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
Affordable high-street chains (e.g., Primark, M&S) in Wakefield’s Ridings Centre or Trinity Walk; few clothes shops within WF2 itself.
Day bus pass on Arriva/Yorkshire Tiger services about £4.50-£5; from Leeds Bradford Airport take the Flyer bus to Leeds station then train to Wakefield Westgate (total ~£15).
Buy groceries at Aldi or Asda rather than corner shops; use a day bus pass for multiple trips; skip taxis and walk or take the bus between WF2 and the city centre.
Good to know — Wakefield
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
WakefieldFor non-emergency police, dial 101. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. All emergencies use 999. For Wakefield Council emergency housing (out of hours): 0345 8 506 506.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wakefield, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel St Pierre
🕒 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 →Leeds City Bus Station → Wakefield Bus Station
💡 The 110 runs faster via the M1. From Wakefield Bus Station it's a 15-minute walk to the hotel – cut through the Westgate retail park to save time. Cash only on the bus, exact change advised.
Leeds Bradford Airport → Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
💡 Book with a local firm like West Yorkshire Taxis ahead of time; Uber surge pricing after 10pm can double the fare.
Leeds Bradford Airport → Leeds City Bus Station
💡 Get off at Leeds City Bus Station, then hop on the 110X or 112 bus direct to Wakefield Bus Station – only 30 more minutes and a combined £2 single with a West Yorkshire day ticket.
Leeds Railway Station → Wakefield Westgate
💡 From Wakefield Westgate, it's a 10-minute walk or £4 taxi to Cedar Court. Avoid Wakefield Kirkgate – it's farther and less frequent. Buy an off-peak return if you're making a day trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel St Pierre?
Check-in at Hotel St Pierre is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel St Pierre?
A sandwich or wrap from a supermarket or bakery café around £4-£5; a pub lunch special around £7-£9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel St Pierre?
Day bus pass on Arriva/Yorkshire Tiger services about £4.50-£5; from Leeds Bradford Airport take the Flyer bus to Leeds station then train to Wakefield Westgate (total ~£15).
Top Attractions in Wakefield
💡 Climb the tower on guided tours (check their website for times – usually Saturdays in summer) for views across the city. The tower climb costs £5.
💡 The vintage costume gallery changes twice a year – call ahead to see if it's open when you visit, as it's occasionally closed for installation.
💡 Check the Wakefield Council website for opening times – it's only open a few days a year for events, but the outside is worth a 10-minute stop. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 The ground-floor cafe has decent coffee and views of the river, but avoid peak lunchtime if you want a quiet seat.
💡 Parking costs £8 per car – if you're on a tight budget, walk from the nearest bus stop (the 96 or 96A from Wakefield city centre) to skip the fee. Bring sturdy shoes for the hills.