Located near De Montford Hall and Leicester Royal Infirmary, The Bell Gate House offers a rejuvenating stay with laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the terrace or drop off your luggage for safekeeping.
Bell Gate House, 156 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, England, LE1 3XL
What's nearby
Curve Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
De Montfort University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
National Space Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
University of Leicester - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
King Power Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 37 min drive
Coventry (CVT) - 46 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 54 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 63 min drive
Leicester Narborough Station - 11 min drive
Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 15 min walk
Leicester Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
La Maison - 3 min walk
McIndians - 3 min walk
Chimini Café - 2 min walk
Abu Daniel Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Musician - 7 min walk
About this property
The Bell Gate House
The Bell Gate House is a great choice for a stay in Leicester.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1850
Terrace
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
29-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Netflix
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 100 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Bell Gate House B&B Leicester
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The Bell Gate House Guesthouse
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse Leicester
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bell Gate House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bell Gate House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bell Gate House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Bell Gate House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Bell Gate House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Gate House?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Bell Gate House?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo Leicester (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Bell Gate House and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Curve Theatre (10-min walk) and De Montfort University (15-min walk), along with National Space Centre (1.3 mi) and De Montford Hall (1.3 mi).
What's the area around The Bell Gate House like?
The Bell Gate House is in Leicester City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Highcross Shopping Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Athena Conference Centre.
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Reviews
The Bell Gate House Reviews
7.4
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8.0
Cleanliness
2.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
7.2
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Was excellent stay. Parking just beside
RODRICK
RODRICK, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Very clean Pleasant shower head leaks and temperature control on shower goes from cold to very hot without control
denis
denis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Very nice place comfy bed
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Great value for money
The room had everything I needed & was pretty clean. En-suite shower (no bath but I prefer a shower anyway), sink & toilet were clean & in good condition. Kettle with coffee& tea options were fine & the TV had the usual free digital channels. I've paid a lot more for poorer rooms.
M
M, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2025
A solid stay
Incredibly reasonably priced stay on Easter weekend, can’t fault it, really good value
Angus
Angus, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Budget room very close to the city centre
Excellent location being only a ten minute walk into the city centre.
A very reasonable price too and friendly staff on check in with good communication before we arrived.
The only two down sides were that the matresses were not comfortable at all and were two single beds pushed together to make a double. Also, the room was quite light (for us) at night because of the type of blind.
Those two things feel quite easy to fix though and other than those issues, it suited us well.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
Clean
Obinna
Obinna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Mixed
Horrid frontage and stairway but the room was clean and the chap on reception very nice. Decent basic accommodation.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2025
The building was a derilic shop, not appealing at all. So many stairs to climb to get to rooms. The room had a smell to it, the bed was 2 old single mattress put on a base to make a double bed up, they were past being used. Only one mirror in the bathroom. Never again will I stay.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 13, 2025
The staff was unbelievably rude, disrespectful and very unprofessional
ololade
ololade, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2024
Good budget hotel in Leicester city centre.Would stay again.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2024
Just basic but very nice clean and everything we needed was there.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2024
It was a comfortable place to stay
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 24, 2025
First impression was the hotel clean and tidy. My friend and I choose twin room option. I personally didnt get much sleep due to the mattress, there was no support, and the springs were pertruding, making it a very nosiy and uncomfortable night.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Great all around !
Great all around !
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 15, 2025
Long hairs still in the shower, the daily housekeeping services didn't exist and had to ask for clean towels. Was told they would be changed but weren't so had to help myself. No bar and restaurant as advertised told it was closed. Could feel the springs of the mattress ( thankfully it was a warm room and I could sleep on top of the duvet for extra padding)
Karl
Karl, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 15, 2025
Location wrong. No sleep. Dangerous shower.
Warning, its not where the Hotels.com map says it is. I booked expecting it to be near the theatre but its the far side of Leicester.
Very cheap mattress so poor sleep.
Tiny room with very basic facilities, despite charging as much as the nicer larger chains.
Shower stuck on boiling so had to wash hai using a glass over the tiny sink which is barely big enough to wash you hands.
Deeply unpleasant experience.
Lizzie
Lizzie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Very good quality for the price
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 1, 2025
Small clean room, area not so great
For the price it is okay but it is a walk from the city centre and feels like it is in a rough area. Have to call to be let in and don’t agree with having to provide photo ID as this isn’t required in the UK
Suspect the property is primarily used by the council to house immigrants or homeless as the info leaflet says they’ll let local authorities know if you get kicked out for any reason.
Room was surprisingly clean but small, mattress was thin and could feel the springs.
When I arrived I didn’t think I would actually stay but it was clean enough and the inside is much better than the outside.
Derrann
Derrann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2024
quiet close to shops good service
shaun
shaun, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2022
Lovely room and ideal for one nights stay.
Clare
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2024
It’s alright for one night ,don’t think we would have stayed there more than that
Mohan
Mohan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
The area seemed relatively rough for a hotel to be centered within, not really any choices for food, mostly take away, no cafes near by except a bagel place, bathroom had an odd smell, and the room was cramped for the price. Tv remote button for cycling through was dodgey, bed lights didn’t work, bed was alright and the staff were friendly but I never really saw anyone no one was really about I read it had a bar and restaurant but I could only find rooms.
luke
luke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2023
Very excellent stay, upscaled my room free of charge too big thanks to the receptionist for that, highly recommend the likes of this place over a chain
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 19, 2025
Fine for one night
Positives: the reception man was nice and the location was very easy to get to.
Negatives: the room smelled bad, there was mould in the bathroom, and one of my pillows had mascara on. Additionally, the room was very cold, and the bed was not comfortable.
Unfortunately the people in the room next door were very loud and woke me up at 5am- obviously not the fault of the hotel itself but another reason for a restless night. I don’t think I would stay again.