Places to Stay

Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) takes place over 10 days in June and July each year, with events taking place in Bradford city centre and at various sites across the district (including Haworth and Saltaire). To really experience all that the festival and the district have to offer you might consider staying a while.

Some of the larger local hotels are featured below, but there are also plenty of private rentals, campsites, apartments and cottages available if you book early. Visit Bradford features a wider selection on their site.

The Midland Hotel
Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HU
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Indulge in Victorian elegance at The Midland Hotel, Bradford’s premier city centre hotel. With ornate high ceilings, and chandeliers, this hotel seamlessly blends contemporary amenities with opulent interiors. Stay in their newly designed Four Poster Suites, Premium, Family, or Executive bedrooms, and enjoy free 300MGB fibre Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

The Great Victoria Hotel
39 Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1JX
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Enjoy convenience and comfort at The Great Victoria Hotel, located just 500 metres from the town centre and less than 200ft from the main train and bus stations. With 73 non-smoking rooms, all equipped with coffee and tea supplies and flat-screen LCD televisions, you can unwind after a busy day or catch up on work with 24-hour room service and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Leonardo Hotel Bradford
2 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 2DH
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Stay in the heart of Bradford at Leonardo Hotel Bradford, with quick access to Bradford Interchange and Forster Square transport links, Broadway Bradford, and the beautiful City Park. The hotel features an all-day illy coffee bar and an excellent seasonal restaurant. Relax in their spacious and modern bedrooms, furnished with large soft beds, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV with Freeview, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Avail of their onsite cardio gym and enjoy a memorable visit to Bradford.

Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club, Baildon
Hollins Hill, Baildon, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 7QW
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Escape to the lush, immaculately landscaped grounds of Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club, located on 200 acres of countryside in West Yorkshire. Unwind in their spacious and well-appointed rooms, which feature deluxe pillow-top bedding, an ergonomic workspace, a flat-screen TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Take advantage of their state-of-the-art leisure club and tranquil spa, country club with an 18-hole championship golf course, and several superb dining options. Host your meetings or social events in their elegant venues, which come with comprehensive planning services and a prime location near Leeds, the Yorkshire Dales, and Salts Mill.

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel
Hollins Hill, Baildon, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 7QW
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Relax in Gothic grandeur at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, located in the heart of Yorkshire Brontë country. Set in a Gothic-style mansion house surrounded by landscaped gardens, this hotel offers a peaceful retreat just a short stroll from the banks of the River Aire. Visit the Haworth & Bronte Parsonage Museum, just five miles away, or take a train from Bingley railway station, located just two miles away.

Bradford Central Travelodge
2 Valley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4AF
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Stay at Travelodge Bradford Central, a family-friendly hotel located in the heart of Bradford. With comfortable guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, you can easily experience some of Bradford’s most well known attractions such as Bradford Cathedral, Little Germany, Lister Park, and Bradford City Hall. Enjoy delicious Asian meals at nearby restaurants such as MyLahore, Pind, and Shimlas.

Looking for other options for places to stay during the Bradford Literature Festival? Check out these websites for more accommodations: