England, United Kingdom
New hotels in Hull
The East Yorkshire port city and 2017 UK City of Culture, getting its first Hilton-flagged hotel in the city centre near the Port of Hull.
Now open in Hull
No verified openings in Hull yet.
Coming soon in Hull
Hull, formally Kingston upon Hull, has spent the years since its turn as UK City of Culture in 2017 building on that momentum: the Old Town and Fruit Market areas around the marina have filled in with independent bars, galleries and restaurants around The Deep, the city's landmark aquarium at the point where the River Hull meets the Humber. This guide currently tracks one project: Spark by Hilton Hull, announced in September 2026.
What to do in Hull
A short visit
The Deep, a striking aquarium building at the Hull-Humber confluence, is the city's best-known attraction, and Hull Marina and the cobbled Old Town around it hold most of the city's independent bars and restaurants. Hull Minster, England's largest parish church by floor area, and the Museums Quarter along High Street round out a short visit.
A longer stay
With more time, the Humber Bridge, one of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world when it opened in 1981, is a short drive from the centre, and Hull's ferry terminal connects the city to Rotterdam for travellers combining a UK and Northern European trip.
Where to stay in Hull
Spark by Hilton Hull is planned in central Hull, near the city centre and the Port of Hull. It is one of ten Spark by Hilton hotels Hilton signed with AG Hotels Group in September 2026, bringing the brand's premium-economy format (free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking) into England and Wales for the first time. No opening date has been confirmed for the individual property yet, beyond the deal's overall 2026-2028 window.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Hilton hotel in Hull?
Not yet: Spark by Hilton Hull, announced in September 2026, will be the city's first Hilton-flagged property once it opens, with a date still to be confirmed.
What is Hull known for?
Its port on the Humber estuary, The Deep aquarium, and its year as UK City of Culture in 2017, which reshaped the Old Town and Fruit Market areas around the marina.
Can you get a ferry from Hull to Europe?
Yes: Hull's ferry terminal runs services to Rotterdam, making it a practical link between the UK and continental Europe.
What does Spark by Hilton offer?
Hilton's premium-economy format: free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking, in a smaller, simpler room package than a full-service Hilton hotel.
Guide last updated September 2026.