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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Glenn

4.096.480 ₫

4.915.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

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

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Patricia

1.527.004 ₫

1.832.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Rachel

1.905.525 ₫

2.357.107 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

2.642.891 ₫

3.171.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Matt

1.783.070 ₫

2.139.684 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

3.670.682 ₫

4.404.818 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tanya

1.761.927 ₫

2.114.312 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tricia

1.881.738 ₫

2.258.086 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.8 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Iain

2.114.419 ₫

2.537.303 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

1.717.879 ₫

2.061.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Linda

2.592.676 ₫

3.111.211 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jennifer

3.376.910 ₫

4.052.433 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

13. Talbooth House & Spa

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Alan

7.902.244 ₫

9.482.693 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

14. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

3.417.312 ₫

4.100.774 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Lee

3.234.899 ₫

3.881.879 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a wooden beam ceiling, a white door, a dresser, and a patterned armchair.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

16. The Marquis

15.7 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Graham

7.018.344 ₫

8.422.012 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

15 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Andrea

2.722.178 ₫

3.266.613 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

18. Birds Farm

6.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicola

5.814.360 ₫

6.977.232 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

James

1.250.098 ₫

1.500.117 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. The WoolPack Inn

14.7 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Kate

2.880.645 ₫

3.456.774 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 699 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 376 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	8.8 Excellent 25 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one night, friendly welcoming staff, our room was clean,the bed was very comfy, there was parking and there were shops on the same street. Very close to town . We would definatley stay again"

GreyFriars

8/10 Good

"Excellent breakfast and superb Terrace Bar in the evening and perfect location for Colchester town centre."

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean room. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in the bar area."

St Nicholas Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location and large clean room. Very disappointing breakfast at the George though. Waited 20 minutes for a very unappealing looking plate of food and a bizarre set up. Sticky tables in breakfast room too. Staff were lovely though."

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very good suited our needs"

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well located, easy to access and very convenient all around"

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A red brick building with large windows and a white door.

The Minories Galleries

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A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

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A modern building with a curved facade and a pathway leading to it.

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8.4/10 (7 reviews)

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Castle Museum?

Colchester Castle Museum is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find near Colchester Castle Museum?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Colchester Castle Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Castle Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Colchester Castle Museum.

What can I see and do near Colchester Castle Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Sights like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Colchester Castle Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8. St Nicholas Hotel

9. Star Anglia Hotel

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

11. The George of Colchester

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. Talbooth House & Spa

14. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. The Marquis

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. Birds Farm

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

20. The WoolPack Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

Star Anglia Hotel

GreyFriars

The George of Colchester

St Nicholas Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Natural History Museum

The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Castle Park

firstsite

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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