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The Sun Hotel & Bar

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn perfect for exploring Lancaster

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Front of property
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, England, LA1 1ET
  • Lancaster Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Williamson Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lancaster University
    ‪6 min drive‬

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 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

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Twin Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Lancaster

City center stay.At this inn, you'll be steps from Judges' Lodgings and Cottage Museum. Lancaster City Museum and Priory Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lancaster Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theater - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Williamson Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lancaster Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lancaster University - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Balti Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Study Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Scholar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sun Hotel & Bar

3.5-star inn perfect for exploring Lancaster
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sun Hotel & Bar also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This 3.5-star Lancaster inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1681
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Sun Hotel & Bar offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sun Bar Lancaster
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sun Hotel & Bar to the airport?

The Sun Hotel & Bar is 63.9 mi (73-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sun Hotel & Bar?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Hotel & Bar on Jun 10, 2025 start from $117.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sun Hotel & Bar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sun Hotel & Bar.

How close is The Sun Hotel & Bar to the beach?

This inn is 4.1 mi (15-min drive) from Morecambe Beach and 6.1 mi (15-min drive) from Half Moon Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sun Hotel & Bar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Sun Hotel & Bar, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5 and 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sun Hotel & Bar?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sun Hotel & Bar?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Sun Hotel & Bar have a pool?

The Sun Hotel & Bar does not have a pool.

Does The Sun Hotel & Bar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sun Hotel & Bar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Sun Hotel & Bar to downtown Lancaster?

The Sun Hotel & Bar is 0.1 mi away from Lancaster.

The Sun Hotel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 252 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

A wonderful place to stay

We were greeted on arrival by a very welcoming young lady who checked us in and showed us to our room. Room was spotless and beautifully decorated. Stayed to eat some lunch, service was friendly and efficient. After a wander round Lancaster, back to our room for showers and a change. Bathroom was clean, toiletries to hand and enough towels for the two of us. We had a quick drink before heading off for our evening meal, the bar was busy but didn’t have to wait very long. On checkout the following morning, we were asked how our stay was and wished well. Couldn’t have asked for anything more, we felt welcome and enjoyed our stay very much.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Marion

Traveled with family
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

Ian Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed her a few times Love it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was freezing cold and no matter what they trid to do with heating it would not warm up the room, I ended up buying a portalble electric heater. What wasnt mentioned about the hotel was you had to climb 6 flights of stairs to your room(no lifts available) and with us both having mobility issues it was really hard work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
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

Janice

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stepan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

VISA

Traveled with family
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

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, but the city itself has some issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024