The Best Hotels Closest to firstsite in Colchester for 2026

Q: What's the area like around firstsite?

Firstsite 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.

Q: Where is the best place to stay close to firstsite?

Adjacent to firstsite, 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 .

Q: How many hotels can I expect to find near firstsite?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from firstsite.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near firstsite, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to firstsite.

Q: Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near firstsite?

To find more details about updating your stay near firstsite or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

Q: What can I see and do near firstsite?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum, and Hollytrees Museum. Explore landmarks like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

Our top choices for firstsite hotels

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

1. GreyFriars

0.4 km from firstsite

Tracey

￥27,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.1 km from firstsite

Dennis

￥12,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.4 km from firstsite

Rachel

￥17,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, < 0.1 km from firstsite

￥15,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.6 km from firstsite

Susan

￥13,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Dave

￥27,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.2 km from firstsite

GUIL PATRICK

￥14,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. St Nicholas Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Tanya

￥13,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.6 km from firstsite

Peter

￥16,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

Executive Room (Four Poster) | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), alarm clocks

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Jacob

￥11,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from firstsite

￥19,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, WiFi

12. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

8.6 km from firstsite

Gary

￥18,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

13. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.8 km from firstsite

Fionnghuala

￥24,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. The Marquis

15.5 km from firstsite

Madeline

￥52,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

15. Noble Goose Rooms

14.9 km from firstsite

Andrea

￥18,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

16. Birds Farm

6.6 km from firstsite

Nicola

￥43,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

19.1 km from firstsite

Angela

￥12,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. The WoolPack Inn

14.6 km from firstsite

￥20,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

19. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

6.8 km from firstsite

Van

￥15,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

20. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

5.3 km from firstsite

Dan

￥13,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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Compare popular hotels close to firstsite

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
GreyFriars	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 684 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 369 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 21 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was rather an interested stay as the place itself is a bit historical, so if your are not into this type of places, not bother to go. I found it to be very interesting. The rooms was decent and the breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful every step of the way. The in-house Portuguese restaurant is a MUST. Their wings was so good. Make sure to try them..:P"

Colchester Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed at the Colchester Boutique Hotel before. Lorraine made us very welcome and she was very helpful on giving us directions before we arrived. Our room was full of character, very clean with luxurious bath products, a good range of teas/coffee and complimentary water on arrival. There is a fabulous Indian restaurant next door called Basca but we didn't have time to visit as we were here for a gig at the Colchester Arts Centre which was only a short walk away. Roland looked after us the next morning for our breakfast which provided a good selection of choices. The parking was so useful and meant that we could explore a lot of Colchester whilst remaining in the centre. We highly recommend staying here and we will be back later in the year!"

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. : )"

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean, and it had basic tea coffee, kettle, water and wash lotion etc. No lift, which i did find hard as i have health condition. The signage could be improved, as its not obvious that the lounge is the front door. The main sign for the hotel is in front of two grey doors, whuch apparently are for the laundry! I didn't have breakfast as didnt feel well. I would stay again, it was close to theatre. "

Hotels near other firstsite attractions

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

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around firstsite?

Firstsite 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.

Where is the best place to stay close to firstsite?

Adjacent to firstsite, 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 can I expect to find near firstsite?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from firstsite.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to firstsite.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near firstsite?

To find more details about updating your stay near firstsite or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near firstsite?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum, and Hollytrees Museum. Explore landmarks like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House. 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 firstsite 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. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

13. Wivenhoe House Hotel

14. The Marquis

15. Noble Goose Rooms

16. Birds Farm

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

18. The WoolPack Inn

19. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotels near other firstsite attractions

Colchester Castle Park

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