Situated in the lively town centre of Hitchin, the Sun Hotel is a charming traditional coaching Inn dating back to the 1500s. The hotel offers real cask ales, an extensive menu in the restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Every bedroom has a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A modern private bathroom in each room has a hair dryer.
The restaurant at the Sun Hotel serves a wide range of food from around the world, complementing the traditional English favourites. Guests can sample wines and beers on the hotel patio or in the lounge area.
Hitchin has many beautiful buildings, a museum and an art gallery within just a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Knebworth House is less than 20 minutes’ drive away through the countryside.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“Great hotel and loved staying here, I have stayed here 3 times now and always magical!
I love the hotel.
Sean on reception was amazing too and very helpful!”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“Lovely old building, very friendly staff, huge breakfast!”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Location great and lots of restaurants very close. Free parking”
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Vanessa
France
“The location was great and the staff were super friendly. Will definitely come back.”
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Hugh57
United Kingdom
“Warmth of the welcome. Staff that went that extra mile. Adam sets high standards and Ellis and the rest of the team were brilliant. The history of the building is incredible and the bar and dining areas were cosy ( not small!) and efficient. Well...”
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Ian
United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Building full of character. Well situated in centre of town.”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Great central location. Lovely characterful building with plenty of charm.
Well impressed with Sean, the Duty Manager”
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Jane
United Kingdom
“Room was very spacious for a single and very comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Great value for money.”
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Steve
United Kingdom
“Good breakfast, spacious room for a single, comfortable bed, very convenient location in centre of town but still fairly quiet. Staff were friendly.”
Vanessa
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff and environment. Great location right in the centre of Jotcjin.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
The hotel can accommodate all pets (including guide dogs) upon request.
Please note that due to the hotel's location in the town centre, guests may experience some noise disturbance from the surrounding streets at the weekend.
Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.
If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
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