What's Bournemouth City Centre like?

Visitors really like Bournemouth City Centre, especially its entertainment venues, bars and beach access. Enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene and festivals. Beachcombers can spend the day at Bournemouth Beach when the weather is nice. Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Bournemouth City Centre?

We have 183 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Bournemouth City Centre:

Bamboo Guesthouse

Upmarket guesthouse

• • Free WiFi • Central location

The Orchid Hotel

4-star beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

3.5-star hotel with bar and 24-hour fitness centre

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hermitage Hotel OCEANA COLLECTION

Upmarket beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Café • Beach sunloungers • Central location

Holiday Inn Bournemouth, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to get to Bournemouth City Centre

Flying to:

• • Southampton (SOU), 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Bournemouth City Centre
• • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Bournemouth City Centre

Things to see and do in and around Bournemouth City Centre

What to see in Bournemouth City Centre

• • Bournemouth International Centre
• • Bournemouth Beach
• • Bournemouth Lower Gardens
• • The Square
• • Bournemouth Town Hall

Things to do in Bournemouth City Centre

• • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
• • Oceanarium
• • Bournemouth Pier
• • Genting Casino Bournemouth
• • Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

Other popular Bournemouth City Centre attractions

• • St. Peter's Church
• • Durley Chine Beach

When is the best time to visit Bournemouth?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 15°C)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 7°C)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, January, September (average 86 mm of rainfall)