Accommodation

Where to stay during the Festival

Berkhamsted & Surrounds – 25-28th September 2025

Whether you’re joining us for a single talk or for the full four days, Berkhamsted offers a variety of local accommodation options – from historic coaching inns to countryside hotels.

Below are two featured hotels offering exclusive discounts for festival-goers, along with several nearby alternatives

Featured Partner Hotels  (10% Festival Discount). Mention the Graham Greene Festival when booking directly via phone or email to receive a 10% discount on your stay.

The Kings Arms Hotel

Historic King’s Arms Hotel

The Kings Arms is centrally located in Berkhamsted’s buzzing high street and is perfectly located for all Graham Greene events.

A charming 18th-century coaching inn in the heart of Berkhamsted’s High Street — and a favourite haunt of Graham Greene himself. The King’s Arms offers stylish boutique rooms, a lively bar, and an open-kitchen restaurant.

• Just a short walk to all festival venues.
• Rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter
• Guests may use The Pennyfarthing car park (see below)

Address: 147 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HL
Tel: 01442 866595
Email: kingsarms@oakmaninns.co.uk
Website: Kings Arms Berkhamsted

The Penny Farthing Hotel

The Penny Farthing Hotel, Berkhamsted

A quiet and stylish hotel just a five-minute walk from all festival events. Named after Thomas Stevens — the first man to cycle the globe — the Pennyfarthing shares facilities with The King’s Arms and offers convenient private parking.

• Parking is available for guests
• Shared restaurant/bar at The King’s Arms
• Ideal for those seeking a quieter stay

Address: 296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH
Tel: 01442 872828
Email: thepennyfarthing@oakmaninns.co.uk
Website: The Penny Farthing Berkhamsted

More Nearby Accommodation

All within a 10-mile radius of Berkhamsted:

• The Watermill Hotel (Hemel Hempstead) – Riverside hotel with modern amenities
• Pendley Manor Hotel (Tring) – Country house hotel with spa
• The Chequers B&B (Amersham) – Family-run guest house in historic village
• The Saracen’s Head (Amersham) – 16th-century inn with pub dining
• Premier Inn Hemel Hempstead West – Budget-friendly, with parking
• Premier Inn Tring – Convenient location off the A41

Taxis between Berkhamsted and the surrounding towns take 10–20 minutes

Accessibility

We are in the process of confirming accessibility information for accommodation partners. If you have specific mobility or access requirements, we recommend contacting hotels directly — or emailing us at ticketing@grahamgreenebt.org and we will do our best to assist.