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A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

mark

￥11,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

￥95,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Jenn

￥14,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Pamela

￥10,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

￥11,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

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

Suzanne

￥11,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a bar.

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

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

Chaodi

￥11,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a bar.

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Mark

￥10,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

9. Oyo Studio @74

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

￥86,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a sink, and a mirror.

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Jennifer

￥25,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

11. The White Hart

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

Paul

￥16,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

12. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

liam

￥20,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

13. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

￥25,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

14. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Elspeth

￥40,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Tristan

￥11,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

16. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Sarah

￥16,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a glass with a straw.

17. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

David

￥11,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A dining area with a stone fireplace, a wooden chair, and a table set with a glass pitcher and a plate.

18. The Plough Inn

17.7 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Kimberley

￥18,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

19. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

￥16,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Leonardo Hotel Swindon 4.0 star property Queen's Park, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway View	OYO Bath Road Apartments 3.5 star property South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway View	Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon 4.0 star property South Swindon, 2.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway View	Village Hotel Swindon 4.0 star property West Swindon, 2.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway View	Premier Inn Swindon Central 3.0 star property Central Swindon North, 2.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway View
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A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Overtown Manor

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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Helen Browning's Royal Oak

Swindon

10/10 Excellent

My husband and I were on an adventure along the countryside back to Bath and booked this little gem of a find. Whoooaa what an interesting place to get lost! loved loved loved this little bed and breakfast! There’s a restaurant, a bar, a beer garden, and honestly, we didn’t see it all. There is a whole farm and pigs and walking paths that I hope we get back to see another time. The food was well prepared, all organic and scratch made. More interestingly, they’re self reliant on their own...

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A stone building with a sign reading "Masons Arms."

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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Chiseldon House

Swindon

10/10 Excellent

The folks checking us in Angie was exemplary example. Our TV did not work and she gave us an upgrade to Exec room with awesome TV and all channels. Later organized an amazing spaghetti dinner for us (on demand made to order just for us as vegetarians!!!!) . The lady serving us in the dinner room was most friendly and took great care of us. The chef is really awesome !!!!! and the English breakfast was delicious with home made veg sausages for us!!!!!

Ajev

Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

West Swindon

10/10 Excellent

Ivor

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

South Swindon

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "Bolingbroke Arms Hotel."

The Bolingbroke Hotel

Swindon

10/10 Excellent

Jose

A historic building with red ivy covering the facade, a stone entrance, and a small garden area with potted plants.

The Old Bell Hotel

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10/10 Excellent

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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.

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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. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

9. Oyo Studio @74

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

11. The White Hart

12. Bell at Ramsbury

13. Chiseldon House

14. Wild Thyme & Honey

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

16. The White Hart

17. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

18. The Plough Inn

19. The Sun Inn

Compare top hotels near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

OYO Bath Road Apartments

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Central

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Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Overtown Manor

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How many hotels are there close to 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?

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

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