Best Cheap Hotels in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
The Chapter House
The Chapter House
9-13 St John's St, Salisbury SP1 2SB
#2
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
Harnham Rd, Salisbury SP2 8JQ
#3
The Merchant's House
The Merchant's House
29 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AP
#4
Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
4 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AN
#5
The King's Head Inn
The King's Head Inn
1 Bridge St, Salisbury SP1 2ND

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The Chapter House ÔÇö Cheap Hotels Salisbury
The Chapter House
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel ÔÇö Cheap Hotels Salisbury
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
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The Merchant's House
Best Western The Red Lion Hotel ÔÇö Cheap Hotels Salisbury
Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
The King's Head Inn ÔÇö Cheap Hotels Salisbury
The King's Head Inn

What to expect ÔÇö price guide

£
Budget
Great value picks
┬À Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
┬À The King's Head Inn
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
┬À The Merchant's House
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À The Chapter House

Cheap Hotels in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå The Chapter House is currently Salisbury's top-ranked cheap hotels ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

For budget accommodation in Salisbury, Premier Inn and Travelodge both offer reliable quality at consistently low prices. Premier Inn on Salisbury Road is the best value option with free parking included. The YHA hostel on Milford Hill is the cheapest option for solo travellers.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of cheap hotels on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best cheap hotels Salisbury has to offer.

By area of Salisbury

City Centre
Cheap Hotels in the city centre area — walking distance to the Cathedral, restaurants and shops.
Harnham
Quiet residential area south of the city — the Old Mill Hotel is the standout. Beautiful Cathedral views.
Fisherton Street area
West of the centre — a 5-minute walk to the Cathedral and city. Close to the train station.
Surrounding villages (within 10 miles)
B&Bs and guesthouses in Wilton, Amesbury, Laverstock and Downton for a more rural experience.

Tips ÔÇö cheap hotels in Salisbury

ÔåÆBook Premier Inn 4-6 weeks ahead for the lowest rates — last-minute prices rise significantly.
Travelodge city centre is the cheapest option for a private room in a central location.
The YHA Salisbury hostel is well-managed and great for solo budget travellers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest hotel in Salisbury?+

Travelodge Salisbury is usually the cheapest private room option. The YHA hostel on Milford Hill offers the lowest per-person rate from around £22.

Is Cheap Hotels in Salisbury good?+

Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its cheap hotels. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.

Where in Salisbury can I find the best cheap hotels?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for cheap hotels in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.

Is Cheap Hotels near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Many of the best cheap hotels options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.