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

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

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

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

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Robert

￥22,439

￥26,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

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

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Johnny

￥11,675

￥14,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

￥11,363

￥13,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

￥9,091

￥10,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

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

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Darrell

￥10,000

￥12,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bathroom with beige tiles and a shelf containing toiletries.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

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

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

￥19,669

￥23,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

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

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Michelle

￥15,036

￥18,043 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 hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

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

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

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Ana Sofia

￥11,122

￥13,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

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.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.8 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Iain

￥11,487

￥13,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

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.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

￥9,964

￥11,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Graham

￥15,146

￥18,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

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

12. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

￥17,466

￥20,959 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 modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

13. Talbooth House & Spa

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Alan

￥39,181

￥47,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

14. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

8.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Andy

￥14,861

￥17,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Steve

￥21,243

￥25,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A building with ivy-covered walls and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

16. Milsoms

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

stephen

￥26,476

￥31,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

17. Birds Farm

6.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicola

￥16,520

￥19,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

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

￥22,177

￥26,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

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

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

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

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Caroline

￥9,418

￥11,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A circular hot tub with a mural of cherry blossoms and a blue sky.

A table set outdoors with breakfast items, glasses of juice, and a scenic view of a lake and greenery.

A poolside dining area with tables and chairs, a buffet stand, and a view of the pool.

20. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

12.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Ankan

￥15,526

￥18,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare top hotels near Colchester Castle Museum

GreyFriars 0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum View	The North Hill Hotel, Colchester 0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum View	Ryegate House Colchester Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum View	Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre 0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum View	The Railway Sleeper Lodge 1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum View
9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	8.6 Excellent 48 reviews
￥22,439 ￥26,927 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	￥11,675 ￥14,430 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	￥11,363 ￥13,636 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	￥9,091 ￥10,909 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	￥10,000 ￥12,000 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

The George of Colchester

8/10 Good

"Clean room and a nice breakfast"

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay with great food and comfortable accommodation"

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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1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Ryegate House Colchester

4. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

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. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

13. Talbooth House & Spa

14. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. Milsoms

17. Birds Farm

18. Noble Goose Rooms

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

20. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa