The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a projector screen, whiteboards, and a cabinet with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

mark

1.538.604 ₫

1.846.325 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

"The communication was terrible, we only got the code for the apartment access after we called the owner a few times. Even after he had picked up and said he was sending it, he still didn’t and we had to call him back again. This was all last minute. We had originally booked to stay in the bigger apartment but the owner sent a message on the app to say he had double booked us and were we happy to stay in a smaller apartment with a shared kitchen rather than a private one. We accepted after he...

Anonymous traveller

11.691.780 ₫

15.575.305 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a neon sign.

A covered entrance with a brick facade, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in coffee machine, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

3. Village Hotel Swindon

West Swindon, 2.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anonymous traveller

1.495.094 ₫

1.794.113 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4. Premier Inn Swindon Central

Central Swindon North, 2.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Dave

1.459.326 ₫

1.751.191 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with large windows and a cafe on the ground floor.

A conference room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A breakfast station with two toasters, a self-serve pancake press, and a sign indicating availability on request.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

5. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

1.624.082 ₫

1.948.899 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative light fixture.

A window with a frosted glass pane and a handle, framed by curtains.

A bar area with a round table displaying beer bottles and glasses.

A modern reception area with a digital kiosk, a no-smoking sign, and a green wall.

6. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Chaodi

1.495.865 ₫

1.795.038 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A living room with a sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A staircase with a framed picture of two white geese on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a cabinet with glass doors, and a chandelier.

A living room with a brown sectional sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a wall clock.

7. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

9.142.251 ₫

9.142.251 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michelle

1.402.098 ₫

1.682.517 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A neatly made bed with a yellow quilt, two pillows, and folded towels on a teal-colored wall with two wall-mounted lamps.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and black chairs. There are two framed posters on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a window providing natural light.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf below, and a yellow chair in front of a window.

9. Oyo Studio @74

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

11.691.780 ₫

14.030.136 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a wooden wall.

A red Defender vehicle parked in front of Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table with a window view, a framed picture on the wall, and a small shelf with items.

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

2.809.118 ₫

3.370.873 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

A traditional white building with a sign reading 'The White Hart Inn.' It features a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and two small covered areas with seating.

A bar with multiple beer taps, including Coors and 3B brands, and a variety of bottles in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of elephants, a green curtain, and a wooden wardrobe.

11. The White Hart

Lower Stratton, 4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

2.289.140 ₫

2.746.968 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, a clock, and a gear decoration on the wall.

A room with two beds, a wooden wall, a small table with a lamp, and a power outlet.

A modern building with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a signboard advertising breakfast.

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, cushioned stools, and pendant lighting.

12. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anthony

1.453.126 ₫

1.743.751 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a blue awning.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a wine glass and a book, and a wall-mounted lamp with a blue base.

13. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

West Swindon, 4.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

1.573.669 ₫

1.888.540 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a reflective surface, a decorative horse sculpture, and a black lamp.

A bathroom with a tiled wall, a wooden bench with towels, and a shower area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a stone bathtub.

A two-story stone building with a black front door, a bay window, and a sign indicating a business on the ground floor.

14. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

2.225.044 ₫

2.225.044 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A traditional building with a sign reading "The White Hart."

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A cozy living room with a floral-patterned sofa, a green armchair, and a wooden coffee table with decorative items.

A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a dining table with chairs, and a stone wall.

15. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

2.214.743 ₫

2.657.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, wooden steps, and hanging flower baskets.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a dartboard.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

16. The Sun Inn

South Swindon, 4.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Philip

2.005.571 ₫

2.406.685 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, stone walls, and string lights.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a leather armchair, and a sofa with plaid cushions.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a wine rack, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A long wooden table set with glassware, plates, and candles, flanked by chairs and decorated with greenery.

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

caroline

6.194.411 ₫

7.433.293 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An arched entrance with hanging lights, a staircase, and outdoor seating area.

A bedroom with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, and a television above the fireplace.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a large mirror.

A dining area with round tables set for two, each with a wine glass, a water glass, and cutlery.

18. The Old Crown Coaching Inn

18.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Andrew

2.091.701 ₫

2.510.041 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A rustic dining area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, a fireplace, and a round mirror.

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The Horse and the Horse." It features a large entrance with a blue door, a stone facade, and a small garden area with picnic tables.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a red headboard, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bathtub, and a tiled floor.

19. The Horse & Groom Inn

18.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Kathleen

3.166.051 ₫

3.799.262 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leonardo Hotel Swindon	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG	7.8 Good 889 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Brilliant hotel. Fab location Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. First stay here but will use for the future"

Premier Inn Swindon Central

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and everyone was friendly."

Heritage House Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Good and spacious property. Easy to find and good parking space. Property had many rooms and bathrooms. Comfortable and convenient."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in a welcoming area of Swindon known for its beautiful lakeside setting and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 69 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Great Western Railway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival 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 booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Museum of the Great Western Railway.

What can I see and do near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Learn about local history at Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall. You can enjoy live performances at Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. Local parks like Coate Water Country Park, Lydiard Park and Diamond Jubilee Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Great Western Railway hotels

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

3. Village Hotel Swindon

4. Premier Inn Swindon Central

5. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

6. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

7. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

9. Oyo Studio @74

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

11. The White Hart

12. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

13. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

14. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

15. The White Hart

16. The Sun Inn

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18. The Old Crown Coaching Inn

19. The Horse & Groom Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Central

Heritage House Old Town

Other attractions near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Swindon Designer Outlet

Heelis

ATBShop Skate Warehouse

Wyvern Theatre

Nigel Eady County Ground

Swindon Arts Centre

Rodbourne Cheney Library

Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge

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