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Dover tourist guide - hotels and services

Dover is not only England's chief port town it is also attracts many tourists. The place is most famous for its historical offerings and distinctive white cliffs. The city has a lively cosmopolitan feel due to the influx of many travellers from all over Europe every day, and there are plenty of interesting attractions and facilities that tourists of all ages can appreciate.

About 87 per cent of the planet's chalk is supplied by England and the stunning white cliffs are evidence to this high statistic. They are Dover's star attraction and can be viewed from the water as well as during a cliff walk. Near Dover Castle you will find the Pencester Gardens, providing a pleasant respite from the bustle of the city and they offer enjoyable walking and magnificent views of the historic castle.

Dover boasts numerous impressive historic buildings in the centre of town including the early 13^th century Maison Dieu building. This fantastic building is Dover's Town Hall and features beautiful stained glass windows. St Edmunds Chapel and the Old Town Gaol are close by, while the brilliant Dover Museum is situated near the tourist information service, in the town centre.

Dover has a fully pedestrianised city centre and boasts outstanding shops and eating options. There are many pubs, bars and cafés, all contributing to a vibrant nightlife. Castle Street and Market Square provide excellent shopping and dining, with on High street, beyond Maison Dieu, the renowned Charlton Shopping Centre.

Dover has a number of other interesting attractions besides the famous white cliffs. One of them is the popular Dover Castle, which features a Roman Lighthouse and Norman Keep. The official 'hotel' for Roman soldiers was once the Roman Painted House and is definitely worth a visit, while those interested in the history of the Second World War will find many of war tunnels across the city.

Hotels in Dover

The city of Dover has always been, and still remains, a vital harbour city. It provides a gateway to the continent and provides quality tourist attractions for visitors as well. All of this results in a good range of lodging options for all budgets. These range from four-star luxurious hotels to cosy bed-and-breakfasts and even hostels for backpackers.

The two most reputed hotel establishments are positioned near the Western Terminal and are the Hovertel and the Churchill. Both feature high standard guest amenities. Closer to Dover city centre are the Number One Guesthouse, East Lee Guesthouse and the Ardmore Private Hotel. Additionally, Elmo Guesthouse and the Tower House can both be found west from the city near Dover Priory railway station.