| across from the beach and a 5-minute walk from hastings pier, this basic budget hotel is 0. 4 miles from hastings train station. there's also a guest lounge with a tv. towels are not provided. some offer sea views and bunk beds. it's also 7 miles from the 1066 battle of hastings, abbey and battlefield. the straightforward rooms with en suite bathrooms have free wi-fi. the hotel offers meals for an additional fee, plus english lessons, and ferry terminal and airport transfers. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46
East Hill Lift Upper Station (14 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. Alexandra Park, Hastings (5 min)
This 44-acre formal park features gardens, wooded areas, a fishing pond, wildlife & more. Bodiam Castle (25 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (15 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. Smugglers Adventure (16 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. The True CRIME Museum (2 min)
Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters & more. Hastings Museum & Art Gallery (5 min)
Venerable museum dedicated to local history & natural sciences, plus global artwork & culture. Great Dixter House & Gardens (30 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. Hastings Beach (4 min)
Quaint pebble beach with swimming, restrooms & a nearby promenade for shopping & food. Battle Abbey (17 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. Hastings Castle (6 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. De La Warr Pavilion (16 min)
Iconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop. Hastings Pier (4 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. Camber Sands (36 min)
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports. Hastings Country Park (11 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. | 
