Sarum College

Hotels
8.5 (2459 reviews)
19 The Close , Salisbury , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Basic room quality
Shared bathroom facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some issues with shared bathrooms and basic facilities, impacting cleanliness perception.
Service
9.18
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.22
Excellent location near the cathedral, with convenient access to the city.
Room Quality
7.67
Rooms were mentioned as basic with some maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.2
Good amenities like breakfast and parking, but some amenities were lacking, like TV.
Value for Money
8.66
Perceived as reasonable, although some criticized the shared facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast received positive feedback, but some noted timing issues.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall positive experiences with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:40

Property Description

Central Location near Salisbury Cathedral

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi

Garden and Cycling Activities Available

Experience the charm of Sarum College, located just steps away from Salisbury Cathedral. Relax in our comfortable rooms equipped with free WiFi and enjoy the serene garden. Explore the city by cycling around or take a short trip to attractions like Stonehenge and The Mayflower Theatre. With a central location and convenient amenities, Sarum College is the perfect choice for your stay in Salisbury. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that parking on college grounds is very limited and may not be available during your stay. If the car park is full, you will need to find alternative parking. There are many very local alternatives but all will incur a fee. Sarum College cannot guarantee parking.

If you are driving to Sarum College using a SatNav please use the postcode SP1 2PF to ensure you are directed to the High Street Gate vehicle entrance. Satnav systems often direct to the pedestrian entrance when College's actual postcode (SP1 2EE) is used.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:30 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2459 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Morten • extended_group • no
9
Flott overnattingstilbud i hjertet av Salisbury
Pros:

Mitd i hjertet av Salisbury, ved katedralen. Likevel et rolig og tilbaketrukket sted. Komfortable senger, hyggelig personale, god frokost. Ingen overdådig luksus, men akkurat det du trenger. Skulle gjerne blitt lenger, men vi hadde bare en natt før vi måtte videre.

Cons:

Noen vil savne tv på rommet, det betyr lite for oss. Badet kunne gjerne vært litt større, men det dekket behovet.
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2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Bart • solo_traveller • nl
9
Perfect location in historic building for a good price.
Pros:

Perfect location right next to the cathedral in a beautiful historic building. Simple (shared bathroom, buffet breakfast (but including the full English option)), at a good price. No tv in the room, but good wifi (streaming tv content was no problem).

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

In einem echten College zu übernachten ist interessant, das Zimmer entsprechend spartanisch, aber funktional und ganz ruhig, Dusche und WC (getrennt) auf dem Flur, sehr sauber, ein großer schöner Aufenthaltsbereich, tolle Lage im Close der Kathedrale, schöne Altstadt direkt daneben. Tolles Engllsches Frühstück in ruhiger Atnosphäre.

Cons:

alles gut

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
1
The worst place I have ever paid to stay
Cons:

Everything, terrible smell of drainage, water cold shower cold, unclean, shabby not fit for purpose furniture, bed uncomfortable, unable to sleep. Disturbed by water noises from tank. Made me feel ill and unable to eat food, but this was OK but average, plentyful.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Angie • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely situation and good breakfast
Pros:

Lovely staff. Clean. Great breakfast

Cons:

Beds were very uncomfortable

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Verena • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

The location directly across from the Cathedral. The English breakfast was great. Also the still warm pain au chocolat.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Super Frühstück

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

This a great place to stay, very simple, quiet. Huge good breakfast. Even if you are by yourself you won't feel like an odd ball. Small adequate rooms for uncomplicated people. We were 5 retired ladies from Switzerland. We each had our own room, perfect!
We ate at Côte Brasserie, very good. Also Wild Wood, good food and attentive service.
We the Salibury, the cathedral, Stonehenge and Bath.

Cons:

Liked everything.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Arnaud • solo_traveller • fr
10
Ambiance très chaleureuse dans cet établissement qui est aussi un lieu de formation spirituelle
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner au réfectoire de l'établissement. Chambre très calme. Direct dans le périmètre de la cathédrale.

Cons:

Juste un fin rideau blanc pour occulter la fenêtre, donc il faisait jour dans la chambre dès le lever du soleil.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Hans • couple • nl
7
Sfeervolle plek op toplocatie
Pros:

De ligging in de ‘Cathedral-close’ is geweldig. Dorpse sfeer.

Cons:

Basic kamers, maar als je dat niet erg vindt, fijne verblijfsplaats.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • us
8
Peaceful and comfortable stay next to gorgeous historic Cathedral
Pros:

Wow, excellent super safe, central location directly across from one of the most beautiful/historic cathedrals in the UK. The most peaceful place to stay. Excellent super friendly staff. Breakfast was included and it was very good! Thanks for the hospitality Sarum College!

Cons:

Nothing- excellent value for the money!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location, directly opposite the cathedral inside the close is absolutely breathtaking. The rooms are small and basic, in a cozy “grandma’s house” kind of way I actually quite liked, and the cooked breakfast is really delicious. Quiet at night.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Davide Giovanni • solo_traveller • it
10
Consigliatissimo
Pros:

Tutto fantastico ma soprattutto essere dentro un college con la cattedrale tutta per te.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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giles • couple • fr
9
No problem
Pros:

Top

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
9
Pros:

Proximity to the Cathedral. Wonderful breakfast!

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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teresa • solo_traveller • au
10
So wonderful to stay next to the Cathedral and in a comfortable spacious room and bathroom with a view
Pros:

Excellent location right beside the the Salisbury Cathedral excellent views of the cathedral and the sunset through the windows and large room with historical fittings and furniture. The principal of the college spoke with us and made the experience more memorable. Breakfast was good and parking right outside the door which we hadn’t realized was helpful. We enjoyed the Evensong just next door at the cathedral and could wander to the high street in Salisbury for dinner easily then walk through the historic gates. Excellent value and wonderful experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Samarth • couple • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee