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The Sun Hotel & Bar

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful urban escape at this hotel, where the garden offers a quiet retreat and breakfast becomes a highlight of the morning

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The Sun Hotel & Bar offers a city center respite with garden and terrace spaces. Guests enjoy freshly cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi, and practical luggage storage. The staff consistently earns praise for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Lancaster, The Sun Hotel & Bar is in the city center and near a train station. St John's Historic Church and Grand Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lancaster Brewery and Forrest Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Giant Axe or Ingleton Open Air Heated Pool. Visit our Lancaster travel guide
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63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, England, LA1 1ET

What's nearby

  • #LifeatExpedia #Parks #mybackyard
    Lancaster Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Our Beautiful Hollie posing in front of the Spectacular Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Built between 1907 and 1909 by millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of over £80,000. Architect: John Belcher - Wikipedia #LifeatExpedia #Parks #BVSBlue #mybackyard #History
    Williamson Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lancaster City Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Priory Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theater
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station
    6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Merchants 1688
    3 min walk
  • Bella Italia
    2 min walk

About this property

The Sun Hotel & Bar

Inn in the city center
Consider a stay at The Sun Hotel & Bar and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sun Hotel & Bar feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sun Hotel & Bar

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1681
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 12.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 12.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sun Bar Lancaster
Sun Hotel & Bar
Sun Hotel & Bar Lancaster
Sun Hotel Bar Lancaster
Sun Hotel Bar
The Sun Hotel Bar
The Sun Hotel & Bar Inn
The Sun Hotel & Bar Lancaster
The Sun Hotel & Bar Inn Lancaster

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sun Hotel & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sun Hotel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sun Hotel & Bar?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sun Hotel & Bar located?

Located in the heart of Lancaster, this inn is steps from Judges' Lodgings, Cottage Museum, and Lancaster City Museum. Priory Church and St John's Historic Church are also within 5 minutes. Lancaster Station is 6 minutes by foot and Lancaster (XQL-Lancaster Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sun Hotel & Bar Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kontessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at The Sun Inn. Excellent value for money. I was upgraded free of charge. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. Would definitely stay at The Sun Inn again next time I visit Lancaster.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality establishment in prime location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position in the city centre and lovely place to eat too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Hotel in centre of Lancaster, close to all amenities. Nice room, good breakfast and helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, centrally located with lots of historic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot for a trip to Lancaster

Very comfortable stay - staff all excellent, food was very good and the location is perfect. I stayed for work but would definitely recommend for a leisure break. Room was small but comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back

Great room. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent rooms, fantastic location and wonderful staff. Highly recommend for a stay in Lancaster
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, great food, perfect location and and clean room. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay with good dining. Lift would have made it easier, on site parking would make it a 5*.!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and beds were comfortable. The location was great, a short walk from the train station and close to the Castle. The restaurant and bar downstairs were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

VISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. Room very clean and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast very good. Staff very friendly, helpful and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the Sun Hotel & Bar. Room was beautiful, clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect location, wonderful pub and beer garden. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Sun Hotel

A very comfortable spacious room. All staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. Excellent central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property ideal location. The staff where really good. Only thing i can say is it says sound proof walls we could still hear some noise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cosy double room, 7 min walk from the railway station and restaurants in close walking distance. Good location for the town centre, museums and castle. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this quaint old building, with excellent bar & dining, right in the vibrant heart of Lancaster. It's within walking distance of trains, buses and tourist attrations like Lancaster Castle and the excellent City Museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A hidden gem!

Great last minute booking, and what an unexpected delight! Staff were so friendly and helpful, room was comfortable and bright and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch in every way

Lovely hotel. Room was comfortable and I really liked the bar downstairs. We had dinner and breakfast in bar. Lots of options and both excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thi is my favourite place to stay in Lancaster. Central and can walk to train station from it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly property. Full of atmosphere and close to all amenities in the town. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member who accepted our luggage early before the 3pm check-in was very helpful, on our return when the room was ready she had upgraded our room which was a great touch and unexpected. I'm sure we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quiet and well-maintained, right near the train station, the Lancaster Castle, and lots of downtown shops and restaurants. The food is tasty. There are a lot of steps into and out of the hotel spaces (and no lift). If you're up for that exercise, it is a charming place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was an issue, but that seems to be the norm on this trip to Cumbria. Otherwise, we loved the dining options, friendly staff and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute gem!

Absolutely fabulous hotel and bar. The service was fantastic, everyone was friendly and cheerful. The room (superior double) was spacious, modern and spotless. Bathroom was lovely, with big walk-in shower (no bath). Breakfast was very good. The bar was a bonus, lots of local beers and open until 1am of a weekend - we didn't hear any noise from our room. We used Cable St. for Parking - a 4 minute walk, £14 for 24 hours -
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024