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

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

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

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

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Mark

￥22,065

￥26,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Johnny

￥11,626

￥14,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

￥11,422

￥13,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

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

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Patricia

￥8,996

￥10,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.

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

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

￥19,772

￥23,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

6. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Darrell

￥10,053

￥12,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

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

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

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Michelle

￥15,114

￥18,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

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

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

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Ana Sofia

￥12,001

￥14,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

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

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.8 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Iain

￥11,546

￥13,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

￥9,489

￥11,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

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.

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

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Linda

￥16,371

￥19,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jennifer

￥19,200

￥23,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

￥16,916

￥20,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

14. Talbooth House & Spa

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Alan

￥34,765

￥41,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

Steve

￥21,353

￥25,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

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

￥42,004

￥50,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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 bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

17. Birds Farm

6.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicola

￥16,607

￥19,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

18. Noble Goose Rooms

15 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Antony

￥20,540

￥24,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An open door leading to a covered outdoor patio with a white table and chairs, a garden view, and a decorative chandelier.

A large, ivy-covered building with a well-manicured lawn and neatly trimmed hedges.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Milsoms

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

stephen

￥25,857

￥31,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

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

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

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

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Caroline

￥9,501

￥11,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 714 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Colchester Boutique Hotel	8.6 Excellent 284 reviews	View

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Have stayed here many times & I’m always happy to come back. Great position, secure parking, helpful staff, lovely food. Makes being away from home for work a pleasure."

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"The ground floor bar and entrance is lovely but that theme didn't follow to the rooms. Perhaps I should have paid for a better room but I was hoping for the same vibe upstairs. Rather than sleek and quirky it was more student basic in my opinion. The paint on the ceiling in the bedroom and the bathroom were peeling off and there was black on the ceiling above the shower. The room was functional. However the team were polite, friendly and efficient and instead of working in my room I worked downstairs in the relaxed bar area. I didn't have breakfast but when I checked out a couple were having what looked and smelled like I lovely cooked breakfast! I would stay again but would go for an upgrade room and hope it was more like those in the pictures."

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

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Sleek & Exquisite 3 Bedroom Home

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and comfortable property, near to city center. Owner was very responsive."

Cottage in the centre

8/10 Good

"Very nice cottage in ideal location for the town centre. Check in was smooth and the cottage was very clean and tidy. My husband and I stayed with our adult son who was house hunting in Colchester. It might not be suitable for someone with poor mobility as the stairs were very narrow and steep and the bathroom was downstairs, but it was fine for us. Also very well equipped. Leaving a brolly would have been useful as we got caught in a shower walking to the car park...!"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

10/10 Excellent

"Old Carriage House converted into a wonderful apartment. We loved the location of this stay. We were just a short walk down from Colchester Castle and High Street, where we could find a wide range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. The city centre train station was just a short walk away as well. Thank you to our host for the awesome check-in and also for the lift to the "other" train station for our trip back into London. If we are ever in the Colchester area again, we will definitely stay here again. : )"

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A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

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

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

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A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

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A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

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A modern building with a unique angular design and large glass windows.

firstsite

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

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A grand hall with ornate columns, a large organ, and a high, blue ceiling.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

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Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Drop in at this tourism facility to find out the best way to spend your time during your visit to Colchester. Get advice on everything from places to stay and dine, to local events.

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Lion Walk Church is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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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, check out the 91 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Colchester Castle Museum?

Adjacent to Colchester Castle Museum, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and The North Hill Hotel, Colchester.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Colchester Castle Museum?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Colchester Castle Museum.

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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 theater.

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Our top choices for Colchester Castle Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Ryegate House Colchester

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

6. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

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. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Talbooth House & Spa

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. The Marquis

17. Birds Farm

18. Noble Goose Rooms

19. Milsoms

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

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Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Sleek & Exquisite 3 Bedroom Home

Cottage in the centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

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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