Although its buildings and its culture are rooted firmly in the town's industrial heritage, Barnsley retains a friendly and rural character. Find a Barnsley hotel for Cannon Hall, Wentworth Castle, Wentworth Mill and Country Park, Barnsley FC's Oakwell Stadium and the Yorkshire Dales.

Practical access to the M1 for Sheffield and Leeds and heaps of free parking make this modern hotel great value for Barnsley and Rotherham. The Premier Inn Barnsley has an excellent Dearne Valley location, with smooth access to the major roads in the area. Nearby point of interest include Elsecar Heritage Centre, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, and the RSPB Old Moor Wetland Centre. Many of the rooms at can take 2 adults and up to 2 children under 16 years. Kids get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served daily. Hotel room rates available from £40.00 per room. Discounts of up to 25% or more on these hotels.

The Fairway is a modern friendly 40 bedroomed hotel, located within 1 mile of Junction 37 of the M1. This friendly hotel also has a bar and restaurant and meeting/banqueting facilities. The staff at this 40 bedroomed hotel offer a warm welcome and will look after you throughout your stay. They cater for everyone from the discerning business traveller to a family of four. Ample free car parking is available to all hotel guests. Hotel room rates available from £32.00 per room. Discounts of up to 25% or more on these hotels.

Ramada Encore Barnsley is an exciting new concept in the hospitality industry. It is a boutique hotel; simple, stylish, vibrant and upbeat with comfortable, contemporary accommodation using innovative design. Visit the hotel's trendy Hub lounge, bar and restaurant or call in for a coffee break. All guest rooms have modern bathrooms with invigorating power shower, generous work area, tea and coffee making facilities, LCD television and free high speed internet access. Hotel rates available from £33.15 per room. Discounts of up to 70% or more on these hotels.

The Holiday Inn Barnsley, is a contemporary hotel just off Junction 37 of the M1 between Wakefield and Sheffield. Guests can look forward to first-class service, bright and spacious bedrooms with wireless-broadband, multi-channel television and an ergonomic workspace. The onsite Brooklands Restaurant is available for breakfast and evening meals and serves up a pleasant international menu. If you prefer something lighter, the Blakes Lounge Bar offers snacks throughout the day as well as a refreshing Cream Tea. Hotel room rates available from £53.00 per room. Discounts of up to 25% or more on these hotels.

3 million pounds were recently awarded to the Barnsley People's Museum and Archives Centre. Two floors of Barnsley's celebrated Town Hall will be transformed into state-of-the-art museum galleries. The first floor will be devoted to Barnsley stories, past and present. The second will showcase collections that will include artefacts relating to Barnsley’s mining, linen, printing and glass-making trades. Full descriptions of all these hotels in Barnsley and cheap late deals can be found on the booking pages.