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The Sun Hotel Bar

Lancaster · United Kingdom

63 65 Church StreetView location

9.2/10Excellent302 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Sun Hotel Bar

This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre. The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster.

With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city. The hotel is situated in the very centre of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions.

St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes.

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A stay at The Sun Hotel & Bar places you in the heart of Lancaster, steps from Judges' Lodgings and Cottage Museum. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St John's Historic Church and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Dukes.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 15 per person
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 12.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Judges' Lodgings 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cottage Museum 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lancaster City Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Priory Church 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Church of St Mary 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St John's Historic Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lancaster Castle 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Dukes 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Grand Theater 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Senate House Library 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lancaster Maritime Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Giant Axe 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Williamson Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ashton Memorial 1.7 km / 1 mi
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre 2 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Smoke detector
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Smoking area
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age
  • Self check-in
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURY • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²TWN.LX
    TWIN LUXURYPhoto unavailable5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Soundproof room
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
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    • DVD player
    • Cot on demand
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • Shower

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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    TWIN LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.LX

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Soundproof room
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • DVD player
    • Cot on demand
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • Shower

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    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST-1

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURY • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.LX
    DOUBLE LUXURYPhoto unavailable7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • DVD player
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    • Cot on demand
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

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    • Wi-fi

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.LX

    Room amenities

    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Fan
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • DVD player
    • Cot on demand
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 36 m²SUI.ST
    SUITE STANDARDPhoto unavailable6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    36 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Cot on demand
    • DVD player
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub or Shower allocation on arrival
    • Hairdryer
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    • Direct dial telephone
    • Fan
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Soundproof room
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    36 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

    Room amenities

    • Cot on demand
    • DVD player
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub or Shower allocation on arrival
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Fan
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Soundproof room
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

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    Room LUXURY

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: ROO.LX

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ECONOMY

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    Room photos

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSIC • 1 Bedroom • 23 m²DBL.AS
    DOUBLE CLASSICPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    23 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Cot on demand
    • Fan
    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Bathroom
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
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    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Desk

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    • Wi-fi

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    23 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AS

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Cot on demand
    • Fan
    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Bathroom
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMY • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.EY
    DOUBLE ECONOMYPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Toiletries
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    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Satellite TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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    The Sun Hotel Bar

    DOUBLE ECONOMY

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Satellite TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Soundproof room
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room CLASSICRoom • CLASSICROO.AS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
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    CLASSIC

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    Room CLASSIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.AS

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Sun Hotel Bar

9.2
Excellent
302 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Gareth
Friendly staff, comfortable hotel in great location. Good food.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2026
Julie
A great find, in a central location. We loved our stay here - the staff were all extremely helpful and welcoming and the rooms were well-appointed and spotlessly clean. We’d highly recommend their evening meals and breakfasts too. A perfect choice for a stay in Lancaster - would be very happy to return!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Victoria
We stayed for two nights. Lovely room, staff were super helpful. Good location. Breakfast lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Ramon
Great location , team , lovely building breakfast excellent
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Holly
Beautiful, well maintained room for the age of the building. The bed was plush and felt luxurious. Only thing I wish the room had that it didn’t is a refrigerator.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Rosemary
Staff are amazing. The bar area is so relaxing. My room was beautiful and quiet. My favorite place to stay in Lancaster. So much history in the building. Well worth a break away here.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Ian
Room was really good, spacious and very clean. Decent shower and the breakfast was v good too (I had the granola bowl)
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
Karen
Lovely hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Great bar and restaurant with great choice of delicious food
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Gary
Really nice rooms, excellent food, excellent breakfast, friendly helpful staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2026
Rosemary
Room was lovely. The staff were so kind.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Ben
Comfy, spacious room. Good food and nice bar.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
Alison
Fabulous stay at The Sun Inn. Excellent value for money. I was upgraded free of charge. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. Would definitely stay at The Sun Inn again next time I visit Lancaster.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Marcus
We stayed in one of the suites with a tub. It was an excellent room and we really enjoyed out stay. The restaurant was also excellent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
David
Nice to stay in such a unique and comfortable hotel. Central location.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Gary
Great central location and well appointed. Bit nonplussed with the lack of bottled water in the room when glasses are provided tho'. We didn't eat in the hotel but the menu looked very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Michael
Quality establishment in prime location
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Tracy
I had the do not disturb on the door.... and the lady came to come in...... luckily i was awake and i think she realised...
She did apologise to me later to be fair. Room was ready early which is always a bonus
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Kontessa
Beautiful room, extremely friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Kenneth

Will be back

Great room. Friendly helpful staff.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Bertha

One night stay

Hotel in centre of Lancaster, close to all amenities. Nice room, good breakfast and helpful, friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
Janet

Loved it

Great hotel but glad I was in the room alone because not much space
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Dawn
Lovely old building well restored
The bathrooms a little tired
The rooms at front noisy especially on hot days when need windows open
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Tamara
Great position in the city centre and lovely place to eat too
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Tracy
Property ideal location. The staff where really good. Only thing i can say is it says sound proof walls we could still hear some noise
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Anne Marie

Great spot for a trip to Lancaster

Very comfortable stay - staff all excellent, food was very good and the location is perfect. I stayed for work but would definitely recommend for a leisure break. Room was small but comfortable and clean
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2025
Ian Robert
Looking forward to staying again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
Katherine

A wonderful place to stay

We were greeted on arrival by a very welcoming young lady who checked us in and showed us to our room. Room was spotless and beautifully decorated. Stayed to eat some lunch, service was friendly and efficient. After a wander round Lancaster, back to our room for showers and a change. Bathroom was clean, toiletries to hand and enough towels for the two of us. We had a quick drink before heading off for our evening meal, the bar was busy but didn’t have to wait very long. On checkout the following morning, we were asked how our stay was and wished well. Couldn’t have asked for anything more, we felt welcome and enjoyed our stay very much.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Amanda
Warm and cosy double room, 7 min walk from the railway station and restaurants in close walking distance. Good location for the town centre, museums and castle. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Marion

Top notch in every way

Lovely hotel. Room was comfortable and I really liked the bar downstairs. We had dinner and breakfast in bar. Lots of options and both excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thi is my favourite place to stay in Lancaster. Central and can walk to train station from it.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2024
Ian Robert
Stayed her a few times
Love it
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
John

Super Sun Hotel

A very comfortable spacious room.
All staff were friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend. Excellent central location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2024
Kim
The room was freezing cold and no matter what they trid to do with heating it would not warm up the room, I ended up buying a portalble electric heater. What wasnt mentioned about the hotel was you had to climb 6 flights of stairs to your room(no lifts available) and with us both having mobility issues it was really hard work
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Suzanne
Parking was an issue, but that seems to be the norm on this trip to Cumbria. Otherwise, we loved the dining options, friendly staff and spacious room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2024
Janice
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and beds were comfortable. The location was great, a short walk from the train station and close to the Castle. The restaurant and bar downstairs were great!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2024
Dan
Nice stay with good dining. Lift would have made it easier, on site parking would make it a 5*.!.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Rebecca

A hidden gem!

Great last minute booking, and what an unexpected delight! Staff were so friendly and helpful, room was comfortable and bright and spotless.
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2024
Susan
Lovely place, centrally located with lots of historic charm.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Ian

Absolute gem!

Absolutely fabulous hotel and bar. The service was fantastic, everyone was friendly and cheerful. The room (superior double) was spacious, modern and spotless. Bathroom was lovely, with big walk-in shower (no bath). Breakfast was very good. The bar was a bonus, lots of local beers and open until 1am of a weekend - we didn't hear any noise from our room. We used Cable St. for Parking - a 4 minute walk, £14 for 24 hours -
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Stephen
It is quiet and well-maintained, right near the train station, the Lancaster Castle, and lots of downtown shops and restaurants. The food is tasty. There are a lot of steps into and out of the hotel spaces (and no lift). If you're up for that exercise, it is a charming place to stay.
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2024
VISA
Very nice stay. Room very clean and comfortable. Evening meal and breakfast very good. Staff very friendly, helpful and efficient.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
Tricia
Absolutely loved the Sun Hotel & Bar. Room was beautiful, clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect location, wonderful pub and beer garden. Would highly recommend.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2024
William
Loved the property, but the city itself has some issues.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2024
Lucie
Very central
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2024
Gaz
The staff member who accepted our luggage early before the 3pm check-in was very helpful, on our return when the room was ready she had upgraded our room which was a great touch and unexpected. I'm sure we will stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2024
Andrew

emergency light

Overall experience good but they need to remove the emergency light in room 12 which is to bright, staff tried to cover up but it fell off. this disturbed our sleep for the night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2024
Joseph
Super friendly staff, great food, perfect location and and clean room. Great value for money.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
paul
all good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Karen
Lovely, friendly property. Full of atmosphere and close to all amenities in the town. Will definitely return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2023
DAVE

Great hotel

Very nice hotel and staff nothing was to much trouble will stay again!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2023
Stuart
Beautiful property, excellent rooms, fantastic location and wonderful staff. Highly recommend for a stay in Lancaster
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Geoff
Loved this quaint old building, with excellent bar & dining, right in the vibrant heart of Lancaster. It's within walking distance of trains, buses and tourist attrations like Lancaster Castle and the excellent City Museum.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2023
Shirley
Lovely old building. Found the pub area quite smelly on arrival late afternoon, which was a bit disconcerting. However, the room and accommodation area was good. We did have breakfast in the pub the next morning and it had all been freshly cleaned and smelt fine. The general area around the pub was pretty run down, with a lot of buildings uncared for and empty.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2023
William

Top rate

Superb stay in a classy room. Staff and manager were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to stay again. Made a special occasion complete. So thank you ♥️
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2023
cykc
The property was clean and modern
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2023
Laura
We stayed for one night in the Suite to attend the wedding. We really appreciated being able to check in early and the room was lovely. The coffee machine and pods were great for an early morning coffee before breakfast and although the hotel was on the Main Street we didn’t notice too much noise for a Saturday night at all. Would definitely recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
Jody
Beautiful room
Friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
John

If only all stays matched this standard!

A really good nights rest despite overnight minimum of 18 degrees in Lancaster - fan thoughtfully provided in room. Great pub, great food, comfortable, reasonably central and near public transport for exploring North Lancashire and the Lakes the car-free, care-free way.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2023
Penny
Loved this hotel! It is in the historic area of Lancaster and so everything is easy walking distance. The room had a lot of character and was roomy and comfortable! The bed was very comfortable and the bedding was so soft! The restaurant was excellent - both our dinner and breakfast were delicious! This was my favourite hotel (and location) on our 2 week UK visit!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Elizabeth

Exception Vegan Breakfast

Beautiful room above the bar. Quiet even though bar was busy. exceptional vegan breakfast in the morning. The best I've eaten in any hotel or restaurant.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2023
Tony

Good

Nice hotel, central location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

Would stay again

Nice and clean, very handy for a nights stay, 5 minutes walk from the train station, excellent location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2022
Edward
Lovely historic pub, in the city centre. Big bedroom and bathroom. Very good base for a break in Lancaster.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2022
Carol
Great pub and garden!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2022
Gary
One of Lancaster's hidden gems by the castle with great breakfast options.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2022
lee
Fantastic stay from start to finish
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2022
patricia
Great comfortable location for central Lancaster and great food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2022
Jonathan
Bedrooms were large and airy, very comfortable bed quaint older property with a maze of stair cases, bar meals and restaurant, breakfast available, there is an NCP carpark across the road. Quiet and peaceful which was surprising for centre of town.

The room sloped a little. The bathroom taps were loose.Only one sink vanity light worked.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2022
Mark

Clean, friendly hotel

Clean, friendly hotel with large selection of real ales at the bar. Breakfast was outstanding.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2022
Ron

Boutique ????

was expecting better than we got, seemed a bit tired, Not sure what boutique means but this was a typical room in a pub
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2022
Verified traveler

A good place to stay

We had a good time at The Sun Hotel and were impressed with the level of service and friendliness of staff. Overall, a good experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2022
matthew

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, great food and friendly staff.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2022
AMY

Overnight Stay

There was a mix up with the room but the manager did everything he could to put things right. The place is lovely and olde worlde. We played the Tuesday night quiz which was great. Breakfast in the morning was plentiful and delicious! Will definitely return!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
Tim
Not get breakfast if book through Expedia, which you may not realise unless read everything carefully, so despite being £10 cheaper, works out better to book direct.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2022
Angela
Absolutely fantastic stay. Very welcoming, friendly staff. Room was spotless and so comfortable. Food was amazing. Would definitely stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2022
Patricia
The water pressure in Room 31 was pathetic. Woild have liked to know renovations were ongoing prior to booking.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2022
Nigel
Very friendly staff,
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2022
Jorgie
Wonderful staff. Lovely food. Beautiful rooms. Unfortunately boiler issue during first couple nights stay so couldnt make use of the bath tub in Suite room but not to anyone's fault. Would reccomend and will certainly stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2022
Jenny

Be back again

Absolutely loved our stay, spotlessly clean, all the essentials for an overnight stay, loved the decor and the staff were very professional and friendly. 100% stay again!!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2021
Verified traveler

Good location

We were given a room in the loft so there were a lot of stairs for 2 pensioners to climb...
The location was great, and the provision of toiletries was good.
The shower was disappointing as it was very light/weak and needed some \"oomph\"!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2021
Robert

Great Stsy at The Sun

This is an old worldly hotel , no lift , so get ready for they stairs .
Staff were brilliant and they were so friendly ,will Stay there again
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2021
Peter
Very good bar hotel.
It was the staff which made the hotel so good.
Very enthusiastic and proud of their jobs. Even the cleaners were great.
I will stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2021
Rebecca
Lovely stay only criticism was room was very dusty
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2021
Jacob

Lovely quaint hotel.

2 night stay in Lancaster so we could be closer to the Lake District. Really nice quaint Hotel with lots of heritage and history. You can tell it's been around for a long time, however feels well modernised but with character. Great breakfast and although we didn't have dinner there, the food certainly smelt very good!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2021
Georgia

Lovely hotel

I found my stay at the sun to be exactly as I expected. My room was clean and had the basics I needed for my one night stay. I had a good night sleep and the staff were lovely. Would happily stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2020
Joshua
I stayed for a couple of days during tier 3 lockdown. I was very happy with the room and facilities provided, but as this is unusual times, I have no idea what it's like in normal times.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2020
John

Sun hotel

Staff fantastic, food very good, bar area excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2020
Adam

Perfect

Really good location, room was massive and very tidy. Couldn’t fault anything.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2020
Ellen
Very convenient. Staff friendly apart from one who got annoyed because we were saying goodbye to someone we hadn’t seen for a couple years instead of ordering our food from her...
The room was ok... Quite funny really.. floor on a slope, husband rolling out of bed a couple of times...& drawers in locker don’t close. I think the furniture is in the wrong place.
Would probably go back.... the age of the place is appealing
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2020
Joshua

Liked it

Really enjoyed the place. G
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2020
Michael

Time for a rest

I enjoyed my stay here it was good nice and relaxing
Good facilities in the room
Clean and comfortable
Only thing was no Internet
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2020
Verified traveler
Amazing place, love the vibe and the character of the room and building. The door numbers being written in English is something pretty unique and I love it.

It seems they're quite understaffed at the moment due to the pandemic and etc. My other half went and asked for a fan due to the heat in the room. She was told by the staff that they'll send someone up with a fan. Fan didn't come, went down for a second time after about 20mins. Though it's not that much of a big deal and it's very understandable that the pandemic had caused a lot of things.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Central location. Warm, friendly. Comfortable rooms great bar & eating.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Great location and atmosphere
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel was in a good location near shops, restaurants and transport. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

I only ate in the hotel restaurant once midweek and was disappointed that the menu didn’t include at least SOME of the traditional pub food e.g. shepherd’s pie. I did mention this but was told tastes had changed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2019
Douglas

Dougs ramblings

An excellent place to stay with beautiful rooms nice meals a wide array of drinks and excellent knowledgable staff .Would go there again no problem
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely big room. Really clean with lots of character. Really friendly staff. Only down side was the noise level from the street outside.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Personally, I think it’s overpriced for what are slightly above average room.
Well sited.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
Shaun
Great food and service staff made you feel welcome . And they have a great beer garden area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2019
Richard

Great place and location

The friendliest of places. Walk in through the bar and check-in old school style. Nicest staff. No elevator, pack light :-) charming place. Would stay there again in a second.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Barry

Good base for attending a wedding

Good bed, nice to see large shower rather than a tiny cubicle. No problems with noise, though I went to bed quite late (midnight ish) if you were in bed at 10pm it may have been a bit different as the Sun is in the town centre. 10 mins walk from the station, so easy access, but hilly with large bags.
Family

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63 65 Church Street, Lancaster, United Kingdom

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