Sarum College

Hotels
8.5 (2694 reviews)
19 The Close , Salisbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2694 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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CATHERINE solo_traveller gb
5
Medium.
Pros:

Excellent generous breakfast catering for all tastes. I asked to use a room off the main reception hall later but the receptionist seemed afraid to open shutters so I asked if I could as I had to wait a bit before my train came.
Either guests can use the room or not wasn't clear. Quite frankly if we have to be out of our room by 9.30 it would be a nice gesture to encourage guests to sit in those rooms where there's comfortable chairs and lovely books to read. The lift was excellent but hard to find on floor 3.

Cons:

A member of kitchen staff was having a large argument with a staff member because the mobility lift outside the dining room seemed stuck. She was very rough with it and the staff member very timid. It was most unpleasant and I reported it at the registration desk. Very upsetting to have to experience her annoyance and she had no care for us guests entering the dining room.

Bedroom window didn't close properly all landings draughty, poor signage on floor 3 especially if there was a fire and what signage did exist wasn't very clear. No grab rails in shower next to 331, the cheap mat is NOT slip free. It was quite scary taking a shower. I wouldn't again there.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Alexander solo_traveller gb
10
Very helpful staff from the moment I turned up. Couldn’t be more helpful and the place was great. Breakfast the next mor
Pros:

Location , and parking was a bonus.

Cons:

Nothing !

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Alexey extended_group ru
9
Greate place to stay in Salisbury
Pros:

Great location! Clean, but small, rooms. Nice staff. Full English breakfast served in the morning

Cons:

Rooms are quite small

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Bromwich solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Single bed a bit old and tired

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Sara Jane couple gb
9
Wonderful place to stay - not fancy, simple, but as described
Pros:

Amazing view. Lovely staff

Cons:

Noisy loo! I worried about disturbing others.. but guess necessary in the conversion..

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jordi family_with_children es
8
Pros:

Relación calidad precio muy buena. El sitio idílico, súper céntrico, delante de la catedral gótica.

Cons:

Las instalaciones son sencillas pero funcionales. Si buscas lujo no es el lugar.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Stefania couple it
8
Pros:

La posizione, davvero nel centro più centro di Salisbury!

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement, le petit-déjeuner, le bâtiment historique, l'environnement.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller gb
9
A lovely place to stay, and very convenient - but a rethinking needed for people with disabilities.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent

Cons:

A lack of a bedside table especially for those of us who require a machine and a power socket for sleep apnoea - which mercifully I didn't bring on this occasion. But I had to place my medication and water on the floor as the door to the shower room left no space. The bed was very badly placed against the wall with no space beside it. As an elderly person, with a disability this was not good. Also no bedside light. Needs serious rethinking by the management and the needs of disabilities such as mine taken into account.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Lena solo_traveller no
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Eva couple es
9
Hotel encantador con vistas impresionantes a la catedral
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable dentro del recinto de la catedral.
Si vasa ver Stonehenge es ideal si llegas en tren esta a menos de 15 minutos andando.
El desayuno esta bien. Típico desayuno inglés.
Desde la habitación se ve la catedral.
Nos encanto.

Cons:

Si tuviera que decir algo es que el check out es a las 09.30

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Dede solo_traveller nl
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Rowan solo_traveller gb
9
Great location, fantastic views and free parking.
Pros:

Fantastic location in the middle of town with parking.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Rowan solo_traveller gb
9
Great location in middle of town with fantastic views and free parking.
Pros:

Great location in centre of town with amazing views.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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TREVOR solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location in The Close is lovely, plenty of parking, quiet setting.

Cons:

Rooms are very basic as befits a religious college.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Cavey solo_traveller gb
7
Great stay!!! Definitely recommend.
Pros:

Views and location of the place was the reason to book and it did not disappoint.

Cons:

Wasn't sure about library on my floor would have been nice visit but was closed most of the visit.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Nomad95 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location in a historic square opposite the cathedral - really peaceful.

Good hot shower with nice pressure.

Nice to make hot drinks in your room.

Good breakfast range in a clean dining room.

Cons:

Would have loved a tv in the room but understand it's student digs and the curtains weren't blackout.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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STEPHANED77 solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Situé a proximité de la cathédrale et du quartier piétonnier.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-23 via Nuitee