Rochester

Travel Guide

A local landmark.
A local landmark.
Rochester in late summer - lovely to visit, and to explore Great Expectations sites like Satis House.
The engine room of an old boat berthed at Rochester Harbour.

#Abandoned #Urbexing
The view of Rochester Cathedral from the castle window😊

Where to stay in Rochester

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Rochester East Ward

While there might not be top attractions in Rochester East Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dickens' Swiss Chalet and Central Theatre.

Rochester East Ward
Trivelles Rochester

Trivelles Rochester

3 out of 5
Station Rd Rochester England
The price is RM202 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM202
RM243 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Comfortable and convenient. Friendly and helpful staff. Just a good all round hotel and I always feel safe staying there alone or with my family. Close to Strood station and only a short walk to Rochester. Will always choose to use this hotel when visiting Medway.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Trivelles Rochester
Aloft London Excel

Aloft London Excel

4 out of 5
1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM381 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
RM381
RM458 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, lots of space and friendly/helpful staff.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Aloft London Excel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel

4 out of 5
Excel, 2 Festoon Way London England
The price is RM378 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
RM378
RM454 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Good, clean, welcoming hotel. Food was great. Hotel was busy, but staff were attentive. didn't have breakfast as had a 6 am flight out of London City.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel
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.
Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Museum of Power and Mill Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
The place was huge the value wonderful parking right out back great people food, just walk everywhere myself wife and daughter came all the way from the USA and couldn't have ask for better.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Staycations Maldon Suites
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
Ilford Apartments

Ilford Apartments

3 out of 5
3a Coventry Road Ilford England
Stay at this apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Shops nearby. Clean, secure parking, easy check-in and check out

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Ilford Apartments
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.

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Reviews of Rochester

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 20%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn’t see Rochester as we were there for a wedding

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very good choice of restaurants, bars and coffee shops. A visit to cathedral and castle is highly recommended

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nope

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We didn't go to Rochester this time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice castle, cathedral and high street. Good night pub night life.

5/5 - Excellent

JMHirst

No problems whatsoever, really good hotel to take in the sights of Rochester.