Central Hotel vs The Castle
Both are in Norwich, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseThorpe Hamlet
Central Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseBritannia Barracks
The Castle
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Central Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Central Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (81 / 15)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 16 / 8)
Choose The Castle if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 16)
Why is Central Hotel better than The Castle?
- 1400 m closer to the city centre−400 m
- 2720 m closer to public transport−720 m
- 3More guest reviews (66 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 466 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+66
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 82 vs 50)+32
- 68 more sights within 1 km+8
Why is The Castle better than Central Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5)+0.6
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central Hotel vs The Castle: which hotel is better? | Central Hotel | The Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.6 +3.2 | 5.4 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +3.9 | 6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 66 +37 | 29 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 264 | – |
| Rank in Norwich | bottom 43% | top 18% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +3.2 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −400 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 150 m −720 m | 870 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 81 +66 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m −650 m | 810 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +8 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 16 | 8 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:30 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Central HotelThe Castle
- Central Hotel is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Central Hotel: €81 a night on average · The Castle: €140 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Norwich by month
All months
| Month | Central Hotel | The Castle |
|---|---|---|
| November | €80 | – |
| December | €81 | €113 |
| January | €73 | €101 |
| February | €79 | €129 |
| March | €74 | €131 |
| April | €81 | €153 |
| May | €82 | €153 |
| June | €82 | €153 |
| July | €88 | €153 |
| August | €88 | €153 |
| September | €82 | €153 |
| October | €81 | €153 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
730 m apart
Central Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Norwich: 150 m, Norwich Airport (NWI): 5.5 km, 81 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
The Castle: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Norwich: 870 m, Norwich Airport (NWI): 4.9 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Central Hotel or The Castle: common questions
Which is better, Central Hotel or The Castle?
Central Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. The Castle is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Central Hotel or The Castle?
Over the year Central Hotel costs about €81 a night on average against €140 at The Castle, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Central Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Castle.
How far apart are Central Hotel and The Castle?
The two hotels are 730 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score