Hotels in Folkestone

Folkestone''s hotels trade on the town''s Victorian seaside heritage, with grand townhouses along The Leas clifftop offering some of the best sea views on this stretch of coast, many converted into boutique hotels with a period feel alongside contemporary comfort. Closer to the harbour and town centre, a mix of independent guesthouses and larger chain hotels puts you within walking distance of the Harbour Arm and Creative Quarter, useful if you want an evening stroll to dinner without needing a car. Budget and business-style hotels cluster near the station and the M20, handy for an overnight stop before an early Eurotunnel crossing or as a base for exploring the wider East Kent coast, including Dover and the White Cliffs, Sandgate and Hythe.

Self-catering apartments overlooking the harbour are increasingly popular for weekend breaks, particularly since the Harbour Arm''s redevelopment, letting visitors watch the fishing boats and Channel traffic from their own balcony. Families tend to look toward the streets behind Sunny Sands beach or the quieter west end of town near the Leas Lift, both an easy walk from the sand and the coastal park. Whichever part of town you choose, Folkestone''s compact size means nowhere is more than fifteen or twenty minutes'' walk from the seafront, the station or the Creative Quarter''s restaurants and galleries.