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A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with a wooden raised bed and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

James

4.309.947 ₫

5.171.936 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, plush seating, a round table, and a decorative partition.

A hotel reception area with a large mural, a Premier Inn sign, a vending machine, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a sofa, round tables, a bar area, and a television screen.

2. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Athenaeum

Kirstin

1.462.457 ₫

1.754.948 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a large metal structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a chair.

A church with a tall spire silhouetted against a sunset.

3. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Paul

3.441.075 ₫

3.441.075 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A traditional white building with multiple windows, a signboard listing amenities like rooms, garden, cask ales, and all-day dining.

A cozy lounge area with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large mirror.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, a small refrigerator with bottles, and a shelf with kitchen items.

4. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Denise

2.838.887 ₫

3.406.664 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange velvet armchair, and two marble coffee tables.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

A window with a view of a castle-like structure with stone walls and a gate.

5. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Donna

5.278.413 ₫

6.334.096 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps including Guinness and Carling, shelves with bottles, and two large mirrors.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a stack of white towels.

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Claire

2.035.972 ₫

2.443.166 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, white tablecloths, and gold chair sashes.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.9 km from The Athenaeum

kee

2.013.029 ₫

2.415.635 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A cozy bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a throw blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A dining table set for a meal with plates, cutlery, and a bowl of fruit.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a chair, a green sofa, and a patterned rug.

8. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.8 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

2.580.806 ₫

3.096.968 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a stone-tiled floor.

A room with a grey armchair, a floral pillow, a mirror, and a wall with a nature-themed wallpaper.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

The Elveden Inn entrance with a stone facade, white trim, and a sign above the door.

9. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

3.584.453 ₫

4.301.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."

A brick building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small garden area with plants and outdoor seating.

10. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

CAROLINE

3.584.453 ₫

4.301.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a sofa, a chair, a wooden dresser, and a lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a brick wall in the background.

The entrance to Weaver's House Spa, featuring a wooden facade, stone steps, and a glass door.

A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps, leading to a second floor.

11. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Sian

4.255.879 ₫

5.107.055 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A room with bunk beds, a bed with patterned pillows, a wicker chair, and a window with a view.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a customer holding a cocktail, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

12. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Stephanie

3.455.699 ₫

4.835.054 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by string lights and umbrellas.

An aerial view of a historic building with a large courtyard, a river, and surrounding greenery.

A room with a large window, a bench with floral cushions, and a view of a parking area and trees.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a glass bedside table, and a large mirror.

13. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.6 km from The Athenaeum

Dave

3.540.866 ₫

4.249.039 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

14. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from The Athenaeum

Kirsty

3.915.728 ₫

4.698.873 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, leather chairs, and a dining table.

A bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottled beverages, and a menu board.

A traditional half-timbered building with multiple windows, a visible chimney, and a sign with a bull symbol.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a patterned sofa.

15. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

18.5 km from The Athenaeum

Sandra

1.997.545 ₫

2.397.054 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A brick building with a sign reading "Riverside".

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs arranged on a grassy lawn, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A formal dining area with round tables set for a meal, adorned with white tablecloths and glassware.

16. The Riverside House Hotel

17.8 km from The Athenaeum

Dana

2.387.074 ₫

3.855.725 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

17. Premier Inn Thetford

19 km from The Athenaeum

Clare

1.491.133 ₫

1.789.359 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, two wicker chairs, and a blue pool cover.

A hallway with a grand clock, a staircase, a mirror, a lamp, and a desk with a vase of flowers.

A brick building with a pathway leading to a door.

A large house with a conservatory and a spacious lawn.

18. Newmans Hall

19.8 km from The Athenaeum

Natasha

2.427.850 ₫

2.913.420 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a house with a traditional half-timbered facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a brick chimney.

A Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a brick base.

A person holding a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne at a bar with glasses and a Pepsi coaster.

A wooden bridge with a covered walkway, surrounded by dense green foliage.

19. Heritage Grange At Thurston

6.2 km from The Athenaeum

Marlon

2.105.938 ₫

2.527.125 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

20. The Bell Inn

15.5 km from The Athenaeum

Carl

2.724.299 ₫

3.269.021 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 181 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 390 reviews	View
The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns	9.0 Wonderful 152 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 703 reviews	View

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The Jockey Club Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"Receptionist very helpful and let us store our bags before check in"

All Saints Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Third time staying here. Excellent facilities, friendly staff and great food."

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful stop over food was excellent will be coming back."

Best Western Heath Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff of the Heath court Best Western are Fabulous!! My room was super clean. The location is perfect."

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were great, our room was spotlessly clean."

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean 👌 , comfortable and amazing stay."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, great location."

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

8/10 Good

"Good hotel service and staff Bit out of town so need to get a cab / uber but free parking is a bonus"

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful grounds, super friendly and helpful staff and amazing breakfast included"

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A well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a historic church with a tall spire.

Abbey Gardens

9.4/10 (80 reviews)

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

9.6/10 (92 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at The Abbey Gate. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Mary's Church. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Nutshell

After visiting The Nutshell, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Greene King Brewery

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Greene King Brewery. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Athenaeum?

The Athenaeum is located in a historic area of Bury St Edmunds known for its picturesque gardens and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 45 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Athenaeum?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Athenaeum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Athenaeum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Athenaeum.

What can I see and do near The Athenaeum?

Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyse's Hall Museum and Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Ickworth House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Theatre Royal and The Apex.

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Our top choices for The Athenaeum hotels

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

2. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

3. The Old Cannon Brewery

4. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

5. The Angel Hotel

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

8. Church Farmhouse B & B

9. Elveden Inn

10. The Guinness Arms

11. The Swan Hotel

12. The Weeping Willow Lodges

13. The Black Lion, Long Melford

14. All Saints Resort

15. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

16. The Riverside House Hotel

17. Premier Inn Thetford

18. Newmans Hall

19. Heritage Grange At Thurston

20. The Bell Inn

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Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The Jockey Club Rooms

All Saints Resort

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Best Western Heath Court Hotel

The Mill Hotel

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

The Angel Hotel

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Abbey Gate

St Mary's Church

The Nutshell

Greene King Brewery

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

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