Hotels in Wallingford

Wallingford's hotels and guesthouses make the most of its riverside setting and historic streets, with several occupying old coaching inns that have been welcoming travellers since well before the age of the motorcar. Staying in the town centre puts you within walking distance of the Market Place, Castle Gardens and the Thames towpath, while a short drive out brings you to larger country-house style hotels in the surrounding villages, some with spas, gardens or golf courses attached. Riverside guesthouses and B&Bs offer a quieter, more personal alternative, often with views straight over the water towards the Chilterns.

Because Wallingford is such a well-known Midsomer Murders location, several accommodation options lean into the connection, and it's an easy base for exploring the wider filming trail across South Oxfordshire and the Chilterns. It also works well as a stopover for those walking or cycling the Thames Path or National Cycle Route 5, with many places happy to store bikes or dry out wet kit. Booking ahead is worth doing over the summer months and during any local festival or regatta weekend, when the town's relatively small number of rooms fills up quickly.