A Friendly, Family-Run Base in West Hull with Free Secure Parking
Arrive at The Vale Apart Hotel and you'll have the one thing most budget stays in Hull can't offer: somewhere safe to leave your car for free, behind locked gates. John and Sandra, the owners, live on site and greet you in person, hand you the parking fob, and point you to your room, the kind of warm, no-fuss welcome that has guests calling the staff the best thing about the place. You're on Coltman Street in west Hull, a short walk from MKM Stadium, the Anlaby Road bus into the centre and Hull Paragon Interchange, with quick access to and from the M62.
This is a simple, honest guest house, known until recently as the Vale Guest House, that does three things its guests value most: genuinely low prices, free secure gated parking, and a quiet night's sleep close to the action. Rooms are carpeted and comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee trays, and out the back there's a garden with seating and a games room for an evening beer. The Vale works well for solo travellers, contractors and budget-minded couples who want a cheap, secure, friendly Hull base for a match, a festival, a ferry or a one-night stop, and care more about value and a warm welcome than a restaurant or a designer finish.
Simple, Comfortable Rooms, En-Suite or Shared Bathroom
Step into a room and the look is plain and tidy rather than designer: soft grey and blue walls, carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV, a kettle and a tea and coffee tray, with a patio or garden outlook on the larger rooms. What surprises guests is how comfortable the beds are and how cosy the rooms feel for the price, the recurring note in recent reviews alongside the warm welcome. Some bathrooms and fittings are mid-refurbishment, so a few rooms are smarter than others, but the comfort and the value land where it counts.
The one thing worth getting right before you book is your bathroom. Rooms split into two camps: private en-suite rooms with their own shower and toilet, and slightly cheaper shared-bathroom rooms. Pick the en-suite if having your own bathroom matters, or save a few pounds with a shared-bathroom room if you don't mind well-kept facilities a few steps away. Either way, you get the same friendly hosts, the same secure parking and the same quiet street.
A Garden, a Games Room and a Welcome That Keeps Guests Coming Back
What turns a cheap room into a returner's favourite here is the hosts and the little extras. Guests describe tea, coffee and chocolates waiting in the room, help with where to park and where to eat, and the odd lift or piece of luggage advice when it's needed, the personal touch you only get from owners who live on the premises. Out the back, a gravel garden with seating, palms and a games room with a pool table gives you somewhere to sit out on a warm evening with a drink, a quiet corner away from the road.
The practical stuff is refreshingly straightforward. There's no restaurant and no fuss: payment is in cash on arrival, which is part of what keeps the rates so low, and check-in is from 15:00, so it helps to tell the owner roughly when you'll arrive. You're a mile from the shops, theatres and nightlife of the city centre, with the bus into town almost on the doorstep, so The Vale makes an easy, dependable launchpad for a weekend in Hull without paying city-centre prices.
Why Book The Vale Apart Hotel?
The Vale Apart Hotel is strongest for travellers who want a cheap, secure, friendly base in Hull, close to MKM Stadium, the station and the city centre, and who value free parking and a warm welcome over a restaurant or a designer finish.
Free secure gated parking
Leave the car safely behind locked gates at no charge, the headline draw for a budget stay in west Hull. You collect a fob at check-in.
Walk to the stadium and station
A short walk from MKM Stadium and the Anlaby Road bus into town, a mile from Hull Paragon Interchange and the city centre, the setting guests praise most.
Family-run value
Owners John and Sandra live on site and give a warm, hands-on welcome that guests rate above all else.
Best-fit guests
Best for solo travellers, contractors and budget-minded couples who want a cheap, secure, friendly Hull base and don't need a restaurant or a soft mattress.
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Interesting Points About The Vale Apart Hotel
- Owners John and Sandra live on site and greet every guest personally, a hands-on welcome that earns the property a loyal base of returning solo travellers and contractors
- Free secure gated parking is the headline draw for a budget stay in west Hull: you collect a fob at check-in, so it pays to let the owner know roughly when you'll arrive and ask where to leave the car while you sort it
- Rooms split into private en-suite and shared-bathroom types, so checking your bathroom type at the time of booking is the single most useful thing you can do
- The property has traded from 6 Coltman Street since 2006, first as the Vale Hotel and Vale Guest House, and sits a short walk from MKM Stadium and the Anlaby Road bus into the centre
Rooms & Accommodation at The Vale Apart Hotel
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Shared bathroom · TV · Free Wi-Fi
The cheapest room in the house and the right pick if your budget comes first. A roughly 14 m² double with shared bathroom facilities, a patio, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a tea and coffee tray and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you want the lowest rate in Hull with free parking thrown in and don't mind well-kept bathroom facilities a few steps from the room.
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Single Room - En Suite
Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · En suite · TV · Free Wi-Fi
A compact en-suite room of about 12 m² for one, with a private bathroom (free toiletries, hairdryer, towels), a patio, a flat-screen TV, a kettle, a tea and coffee tray and free Wi-Fi. Best for solo travellers and contractors who want their own bathroom, a quiet sleep and free parking without paying for space they won't use.
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Shared bathroom · Patio · TV
A budget-tier double of about 14 m² for two, with shared bathroom facilities, a patio, a flat-screen TV and a dining area. Choose this if you're a couple after the lowest credible rate with a private en-suite as an easy upgrade, and you'd rather spend the saving on a night out in town than on a bathroom of your own.
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Double Room Ensuite
Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · En suite · Patio · TV
The standard en-suite double at about 14 m², with a private bathroom (bath or shower, free toiletries, hairdryer, towels), a patio, a flat-screen TV, a seating and dining area, a tea and coffee tray and free Wi-Fi. Best for couples who want their own bathroom and a bit of room to spread out, at a price that still leaves change for the weekend.
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Twin Room en suite
Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · En suite · Twin beds · TV
An en-suite twin of about 14 m² with two single beds, a private bathroom, a patio, a flat-screen TV, a kettle and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you're two friends or colleagues sharing who want separate beds, your own bathroom and the secure parking, all on one cheap booking close to the stadium and the station.
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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Shared bathroom · Garden view · TV
A roomy 22 m² triple with shared bathroom facilities, a garden view, a patio and a flat-screen TV. Best for three friends sharing or a small family who want plenty of space and a garden outlook, and are happy to use well-kept shared facilities to keep the bill down for a match or festival weekend.
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Triple Room - En Suite
Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · En suite · Garden view · TV
The largest en-suite room at about 22 m² for three, with a private bathroom, a garden view, a patio and a flat-screen TV. Best for three travellers or a small family who want their own bathroom and room to spread out, plus the reassurance of free secure parking right outside.
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps a family · 18 m² · Shared bathroom · Garden view · TV
A family room of about 18 m² with shared bathroom facilities that include a bath, plus a garden view, a patio and a flat-screen TV. Best for families on a budget who want everyone in one room and a garden outlook, and don't mind a short walk to a well-kept shared bathroom with a tub for the kids.
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Family Double Room
Sleeps a family · 22 m² · Private bathroom · Garden view · TV
The top room in the house at about 22 m² for a family, with a private bathroom, a garden view, a patio and a flat-screen TV. Best for a family who want their own bathroom and the most space here, with the secure parking and the garden out the back keeping the whole stay easy and good value.
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Best Suited For
- Drivers on a budget: free secure gated parking behind locked gates is the headline draw, with a fob collected at check-in
- Football and event guests: a short walk from MKM Stadium and an easy bus or short drive to festivals and the ferry
- Solo travellers and contractors: cheap single and double rooms, comfortable beds and a warm, hands-on welcome from owners who live on site
- Couples after value: the location is one of the strongest-rated parts of the stay, with the city centre a mile away
- Guests who want a private bathroom: a choice of en-suite rooms across singles, doubles, twins, triples and a family double
- Anyone who values a friendly host: the owners earn the warmest feedback of any part of the stay, with repeat praise for tea, coffee and chocolates and help with local tips
Worth Considering Alternatives If
- You need to pay by card: payment is cash on arrival unless you booked an advance-purchase rate online, so bring cash
- You want a private bathroom every time: several rooms share well-kept facilities, so check the room type when you book
- You need step-free access: there is no wheelchair access and upper floors are reached by stairs only
- You want a brand-new finish throughout: décor and some bathrooms are mid-refurbishment, so a few rooms are smarter than others
- You want breakfast and a restaurant: there is no standard breakfast or on-site restaurant, though curry houses and cafés are a short walk away
- You're bringing a pet: pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking
Amenities & Facilities
In-Room
- Private en-suite bathroom in the en-suite rooms (bath or shower, free toiletries, hairdryer, towels)
- Shared bathroom facilities in the shared-bathroom rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee maker with kettle
- Heating, carpeted floors and non-smoking throughout
- Patio or garden view in many rooms
- Ironing facilities
Connectivity
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Outdoor & Leisure
- Garden with seating and outdoor furniture
- Games room with pool table referenced by guests
- Garden bar area referenced by guests
- Not available: Pool, gym or spa
Building & Services
- Owner on site, greeting guests personally
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry and ironing service (charges may apply)
- Local tips and luggage help offered by the owner
- Not available: On-site restaurant or room service
- Not available: Standard breakfast
- Not available: Lift
Parking & Transport
- Free private secure gated on-site parking (fob collected at check-in, no reservation needed)
- Motorcycles and bikes accommodated
- Bus stop almost on the doorstep on Anlaby Road / Coltman Street
- Hull Paragon Interchange (rail and bus) about a mile away
- Easy access to and from the M62
Policies & House Rules
- Payment by cash on arrival (unless an advance-purchase booking was made)
- Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 11:00
- Children of any age welcome (7+ charged as adults); cots for ages 0–3 free on request, no extra beds
- Minimum check-in age 18
- Not available: Wheelchair access
- Not available: Pets
- Not available: Smoking indoors
On Coltman Street, a Short Walk from MKM Stadium and the City Centre
The Vale Apart Hotel sits at 6 Coltman Street in west Hull, the port city on the Humber Estuary in the East Riding of Yorkshire that was UK City of Culture in 2017. You're a short walk from MKM Stadium, home of Hull City and Hull FC, with the Anlaby Road bus into the centre almost on the doorstep and easy access to and from the M62. Hull Paragon Interchange, the city's combined rail and bus station, is about a mile away, making this an easy base for a match, a festival, a ferry or a one-night stop.
The city itself rewards a wander. The compact, cobbled Old Town and Museum Quarter packs four free museums around a leisure garden, the Ferens Art Gallery (which hosted the 2017 Turner Prize) sits about a mile away, and the regenerated Hull Marina and Fruit Market have brought Humber-front bars and independent restaurants back to life. Down on Sammy's Point, The Deep is the dramatic Terry Farrell-designed submarium that opened in 2002, and out over the estuary the Humber Bridge still holds the record as the longest single-span suspension bridge you can cross on foot or by bicycle.
Getting here is straightforward. From the M62, follow signs for Hull and the A63, then Anlaby Road, and turn onto Coltman Street, where the free secure parking is waiting behind the gates. From Hull Paragon Interchange it's about a mile, a 20-minute walk west via Anlaby Road, a few stops on an Anlaby Road bus, or a short taxi. Humberside Airport is about 17 miles away.
- MKM Stadium: 0.3 mi · about a 6 min walk. Home of Hull City AFC and Hull FC rugby league, formerly the KCOM and KC Stadium; the obvious reason many guests book.
- Hull city centre: 1 mi · short bus or 20 min walk. Shopping at Princes Quay and St Stephen's, plus theatres and nightlife, with the Anlaby Road bus from the doorstep.
- Ferens Art Gallery: 1 mi · short walk or bus. Free civic gallery that hosted the 2017 Turner Prize, with Old Masters including Frans Hals and Canaletto.
- Hull Marina & Fruit Market: 1 mi · short walk or bus. Waterside bars and restaurants and the Humber Street cultural quarter on the regenerated waterfront.
- Hull Old Town & Museum Quarter: 1 mi · short walk or bus. Cobbled streets and four free museums: Wilberforce House, Streetlife, the Hull & East Riding Museum and the Arctic Corsair.
- The Deep: 1.9 mi · short drive or bus. A multi-award-winning submarium overlooking the Humber, home to over 5,000 animals and the North of England's only public Gentoo penguins.
- Hull Paragon Interchange: 1 mi · 20 min walk or short taxi. The city's combined rail and bus station, with direct trains and coaches across the country.
- The Humber Bridge: 4.6 mi · short drive. A Grade I-listed 1981 landmark and the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world that can be crossed on foot or by bicycle.
Getting to Key Locations
MKM Stadium
A short walk from the door, MKM Stadium is the home of Hull City AFC and Hull FC rugby league, formerly known as the KCOM and KC Stadium. It anchors the West Park sports complex on Anlaby Road and drives much of the demand for rooms here on match weekends. The free secure parking and short walk make it a favourite with home and away fans alike.
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The Deep
About two miles east on Sammy's Point, The Deep is the dramatic Terry Farrell-designed submarium that opened in 2002 and drew over 850,000 visitors in its first year. Home to more than 5,000 animals across 300-plus species, it is the only place in the North of England where the public can see Gentoo penguins, making it the standout family day out in the city.
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The Humber Bridge
A short drive west, the Humber Bridge opened in 1981 with a 1,410-metre main span and was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world for 17 years. Grade I-listed in 2017, it remains the longest such bridge you can cross on foot or by bicycle, with a country park and walking trails on the northern bank well worth an afternoon.
View on MapHow to Get to The Vale Apart Hotel from Hull Paragon Interchange
- On foot: From Hull Paragon Interchange it's about a mile. Head west via Anlaby Road towards Coltman Street, roughly a 20-minute walk, then turn onto Coltman Street for the property at number 6.
- By bus: Take an Anlaby Road service westbound from the interchange a few stops to the Coltman Street area, then a short walk. Local buses stop almost on the doorstep.
- By taxi: A taxi from the interchange takes only a few minutes. Tell the driver Coltman Street and let the owner know roughly when you'll arrive so the parking fob is ready.
- By car from the M62: Follow signs for Hull and the A63, then Anlaby Road, and turn onto Coltman Street. Use the free secure gated parking behind the gates; ask the owner where to leave the car while you collect the fob.
Hull City Guide
Hull rewards visitors who look past first impressions. Its compact, cobbled Old Town survived wartime bombing and now packs four free museums around a leisure garden, the Ferens Art Gallery that hosted the 2017 Turner Prize, and the regenerated Fruit Market and Hull Marina, where Humber-front bars and independent restaurants have brought the waterfront back to life. The city's maritime story runs through everything, from the statue of abolitionist William Wilberforce to The Deep, the Terry Farrell-designed submarium that opened in March 2002 and drew over 850,000 visitors in its first year alone.
As UK City of Culture 2017, Hull earned a higher profile and a wave of investment whose legacy still shapes a visit today. Beyond the centre, the Humber Bridge soars over the estuary, and the market town of Beverley, the seaside resorts of Hornsea and Bridlington and the rolling Yorkshire Wolds are all within easy reach for day trips. Late spring to early autumn is the sweet spot for festivals and coastal days out, with Humber Street Sesh and the Freedom Festival through the summer and Hull Fair, one of Europe's largest travelling fairs, taking over Walton Street near the property each October. Looking for another Hull base? Browse our other St Georges Hotel near MKM Stadium and Inkerman Tavern in the city.
Is The Vale Apart Hotel worth it?
Yes, if you want a cheap, secure, friendly base in Hull with free gated parking, a short walk from MKM Stadium and the bus into the centre: guests rate the staff highest of all, with location and value close behind, and the on-site owners and secure parking are what they remember. Skip it if you need to pay by card, want a private bathroom every time, need step-free access, or expect a restaurant and a brand-new finish.
What Guests Say About The Vale Apart Hotel
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Very good
Guests love the warm, hands-on owners, the genuine value and the free secure gated parking, the three things recent reviews return to again and again, with staff the clear standout of the lot. Many are pleasantly surprised by how clean and comfortable the beds and rooms are for the price, and rate it a dependable budget base close to the stadium, station and centre. The honest trade-offs are some décor and bathrooms mid-refurbishment, the need to check whether your room is en-suite or shared, and an occasional smell in reception noted by a few.
Superb. A cosy bed and a thoroughly satisfying place to stay.
Maksims
Liked the nice décor and the generous space for three of us. Really good value for a one-night stay.
Great for an overnight stop in Hull, quiet and close to the transport hub and on the bus route. The one downside was a smell in reception.
A cheap, warm and cosy night's stay with a comfortable bed. Nothing to dislike, and I'd happily come back.
Worth the money. Friendly staff and an easy-to-find apartment.
A just-what-you-need overnighter, ideal on a budget, with secure parking and a quiet area.
Unbelievable value. The on-site owners give a warm welcome and clearly work hard to make guests comfortable, comfortable enough that we extended our stay.
A nice, economical experience with quick, friendly staff. Felt the facilities and cleaning could be improved in places.
Good to Know Before You Book
Bring cash for payment on arrival
Payment is taken in cash on arrival, unless you made an advance-purchase booking online. It's part of what keeps the rates so low; cash machines are a short bus ride or walk away in the centre.
Free secure gated parking, with a fob at check-in
Parking is free, secure and gated, a real plus in this part of Hull. You collect a fob at check-in, so let the owner know roughly when you'll arrive and ask where to leave the car while you sort it.
Tell the owner your arrival time
Check-in is from 15:00 and the owner greets you in person, so a quick message about your arrival time helps. Very early or late arrivals can be arranged in advance for a small fee.
Check your bathroom type when you book
Rooms are a mix of private en-suite and shared-bathroom, so pick the right one for you at the time of booking. Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by rate and room, so check the conditions for your chosen option before you book.
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Want to check a room type, your arrival time or the parking? Call the property directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vale Apart Hotel is at 6 Coltman Street, Hull, HU3 2SG, in west Hull. The city centre is about a mile away, a short bus ride or a 20-minute walk via Anlaby Road, with the bus stop almost on the doorstep. MKM Stadium is a short walk and Hull Paragon Interchange is about a mile.
Yes. Parking is free, private, secure and gated on site, with no reservation needed and motorcycles and bikes accommodated. You collect a fob at check-in, so let the owner know roughly when you'll arrive and ask where to leave the car while you sort it.
You can check in from 15:00, and rooms need to be vacated by 11:00. The owner greets guests personally, so it helps to confirm your arrival time before you travel. Very early or late arrivals can be arranged in advance for a small fee.
Both. The property has a mix of private en-suite rooms, with their own shower and toilet, and slightly cheaper shared-bathroom rooms that use well-kept shared facilities. Check the room type carefully when you book so you get the bathroom arrangement you want.
There is no standard breakfast and no on-site restaurant, which helps keep the rates low. Rooms come with a kettle and a tea and coffee tray, and there are curry houses, cafés and supermarkets a short walk or bus ride away towards the centre.
Payment at the property is by cash on arrival, unless you made an advance-purchase booking online. Plan to bring cash; ATMs are a short bus ride or walk away in the city centre. Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by rate and room type.
Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking throughout. There is no wheelchair access; the upper floors are reached by stairs only, with no lift documented, so flag any mobility needs with the owner before you book.
Guests consistently rate The Vale Apart Hotel well, with the staff the clear standout and location and value close behind. Reviews repeatedly praise the on-site owners, the free secure parking and how comfortable the rooms are for the price. The most common criticisms are décor and bathrooms mid-refurbishment.
Other Great Stays in Hull
St Georges Hotel, Hull
Another budget-friendly Hull base near MKM Stadium, a good alternative if The Vale is sold out on a busy match or festival weekend.
The Dorchester Hotel, Hull
A central Hull hotel worth comparing if you would rather be in the heart of the city than out in Hedon.
Lambert House, near Hull
A guest house at Hedon just outside Hull, handy for the airport and the eastern approaches if you'd rather be out of the city.
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Free secure gated parking, a short walk from MKM Stadium and the bus into the centre, run by owners who greet you in person. An easy, dependable Hull base for a match, a festival or a one-night stop.
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