Featured Hotels Near National Space Centre

Leicester Marriott Hotel is just a 8-minute walk from the National Space Centre, offering child-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and complimentary parking. The lobby features interactive space-themed décor, giving kids a taste of cosmic adventure from the moment they arrive

Walk just 5 minutes to Stellar Orbit Café, a space-inspired eatery serving creative dishes like "Rocket Launch Burger" and "Mars Smoothie." The walls are lined with real moon rock specimens, creating an immersive extraterrestrial dining atmosphere perfect for photo ops

Leicester City Square Hotel’s high-floor viewing rooms provide unobstructed sightlines of the National Space Centre’s iconic rocket model. At dusk, the illuminated structure creates a dramatic backdrop. The hotel also offers exclusive pre-booked access to core exhibitions via the HopeGoo app

Starlight Lodge Boutique Hotel, directly opposite the National Space Centre, features a reflective metallic façade that mimics star trails at night. Its rooms include floor-to-ceiling skylights ideal for stargazing and capturing the center’s light show, making it a top choice for photography enthusiasts

Most recommended hotels operate a free shuttle bus every 15 minutes to the main entrance. Additionally, front desk staff can assist with HopeGoo early-access passes through HopeGoo, allowing priority entry to the rocket launch simulator and astronaut training zone

Leicester Holiday Inn offers the "Little Astronaut Suite," complete with themed bedrooms, interactive projection maps, and a simulated moon module. Daily workshops—such as building model rockets and gas experiments—are hosted on-site, blending fun and science education in a safe, engaging environment