Hotel Belmonte vs The Castle
Both are in Norwich, 800 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★St James Place
Hotel Belmonte
- Guest rating
- 6.0 Okay
- Location score
- 8.8
- 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 Hotel Belmonte
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 800 m apart.
Choose Hotel Belmonte if you want
- to walk to the sights (740 m / 1.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 15)
Choose The Castle if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.0)
Why is Hotel Belmonte better than The Castle?
- 1710 m closer to the city centre−710 m
- 2460 m closer to public transport−460 m
- 3135 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+135
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 93 vs 50)+43
- 514 more sights within 1 km+14
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Castle better than Hotel Belmonte?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.0)+3.1
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Belmonte vs The Castle: which hotel is better? | Hotel Belmonte | The Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.0 | 9.1 +3.1 |
| Location | 8.8 +3.4 | 5.4 |
| Public transport | 8.6 +2.5 | 6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.7 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.0 | 9.1 +3.1 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +1 | 29 |
| Google rating | 3.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 96 | – |
| Rank in Norwich | bottom 4% | top 18% +78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 +3.4 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 740 m −710 m | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 410 m −460 m | 870 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +135 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m −610 m | 810 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 +8 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 +14 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 9 | 8 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 10 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
800 m apart
Hotel Belmonte: city centre: 740 m, nearest station Norwich: 410 m, Norwich Airport (NWI): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 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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Hotel Belmonte or The Castle: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Belmonte or The Castle?
Hotel Belmonte leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. The Castle is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Belmonte or The Castle?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Belmonte is closer: 740 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Castle.
How far apart are Hotel Belmonte and The Castle?
The two hotels are 800 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