The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon for 2026

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

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'Leonardo Hotels' sign, featuring a brick facade and large windows.

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

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

Michael

￥9,428

￥11,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 traveler

￥71,340

￥95,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a brick building in the background.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue bar stools, hanging plants, and a bar counter with various items.

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

South Swindon, 2.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Jenn

￥10,825

￥12,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveler

￥9,123

￥10,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A Kembrey Inn with a blue and yellow exterior, outdoor seating, and a crosswalk in front.

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

￥9,079

￥10,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

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

Idanesha

￥9,952

￥11,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall with framed pictures.

A reception area with a desk, seating, a green wall, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden floor.

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

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

Chaodi

￥9,166

￥10,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, two decorative pillows, and two bedside lamps.

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

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

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

￥55,784

￥55,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Michelle

￥8,555

￥10,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

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

10. Oyo Studio @74

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

￥71,340

￥85,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A room with a red sofa, a radiator, a framed picture, and a mirror.

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

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

￥19,590

￥23,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A staircase with glass railings and a potted plant beside it.

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

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.

12. The White Hart

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

Adrian

￥13,968

￥16,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a bathroom area.

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a Christmas tree.

A white building with a sign reading "The Bell" and "BASINBY" on the facade, featuring a traditional architectural style with a tiled roof and multiple windows.

13. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

￥16,063

￥19,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A pub with outdoor seating and a sign reading "PUB & GRILL".

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

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anthony

￥8,904

￥10,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large building with a garden patio area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A large tree in a park with a picnic table and benches.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in wine rack.

A tea service set with floral patterns, a tiered dessert stand with various pastries, and a view of a garden through large windows.

15. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

￥13,435

￥26,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

David

￥9,602

￥11,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A traditional white building with a thatched roof, named "The White Hart," featuring outdoor wooden picnic tables and a signboard.

17. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

￥13,513

￥16,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

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

18. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

￥12,289

￥14,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional stone building with multiple windows and a pub sign, suggesting a pub or restaurant.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and a patterned rug.

A restaurant with a herringbone wood wall, a central orange cushioned bench, and wooden tables with chairs.

A well-lit bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, a desk, and a chair.

19. The Bull Hotel

16.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

stewart

￥18,480

￥22,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Leonardo Hotel Swindon	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 666 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Comfortable Swindon 2 bedroom Apartment, FREE Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, very responsive and very clean"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. There was a mini fridge that kept my water cold. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great for the price. All in all, first class."

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Central to food outlets. However it would have been nice to know that it costs £18 to park overnight. Additionally a small fridge in the room would be handy."

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, check out the 69 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Leonardo Hotel Swindon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museum of the Great Western Railway. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG and ibis budget Swindon Town Centre.

How many hotels are there close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the Great Western Railway.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Museum of the Great Western Railway.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

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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. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4. Village Hotel Swindon

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

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

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

10. Oyo Studio @74

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

12. The White Hart

13. Bell at Ramsbury

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. Chiseldon House

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

17. The White Hart

18. The Sun Inn

19. The Bull Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Comfortable Swindon 2 bedroom Apartment, FREE Parking

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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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