Reading City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Reading City Centre
Popular places to visit
Oracle
Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall.
Reading Museum and Town Hall
Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure.
Reading Abbey Ruins
4.5/5(3 reviews)
Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland.
Forbury Gardens
See the Maiwand Lion war monument and gaze at the water feature in this charming park in the heart of Reading.
Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin
Consider the immense history and marvel at the preserved tower and scenic churchyard of the oldest religious structure in Reading.
St. Laurence Church
Admire the intriguing religious gems dotted around the extravagant interior of this historic Norman church that also serves as a youth center.
Activities
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London
AU$160
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Day trip to Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge from London
AU$178
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour with London Eye & Buckingham Palace Options
AU$194
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge & Windsor Full-Day Tour with Expert Guide
AU$210
per adult
Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
AU$160
per adult
Basingstoke: Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights
AU$160
per adult
Our pick of the best Reading City Centre Hotel Deals
pentahotel Reading
Oxford Road Reading England
The price is AU$138 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$138
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
All of the above
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Novotel Reading Centre
25b Friar Street Reading England
The price is AU$135 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$135
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
This is our go to hotel when travelling to Reading. Hotel is clean, staff friendly, excellent breakfast, pool, sauna. Its location is a short walk to the town centre and the Oracle shopping area and canal side restaurants. The train station is also a short walk to take you into London, Windsor, Oxford ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Malmaison Reading
18-20 Station Road Reading England
The price is AU$142 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$142
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel was nice, close to train station, student var a few doors down was noisy. The reception staff were rude and disinterested. Restaurant staff where fantastic.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
ibis Reading Centre
25A Friar Street Reading England
The price is AU$92 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$92
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Dead central. Very near railway station and Wetherspoons.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Market House
1-2 Market Place Reading England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$156 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$156
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)
Room.clean and super comfortable bed
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Roseate Reading
26 The Forbury Reading England
The price is AU$161 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$161
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (675 reviews)
Clean and peaceful
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
