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A row of windows with blue flower boxes containing purple flowers, a signboard, and a potted plant on the sidewalk.

A room with exposed wooden beams, a television mounted on the wall, a small wooden table with a cup and bottles, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A blue door with a white frame, flanked by two potted plants.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a mirror.

1. Chantry Hotel

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Kevin

￥30,508

￥36,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface.

2. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

Cheryl

￥26,816

￥32,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a menu board, and a wine rack.

3. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Athenaeum

judith

￥17,664

￥21,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, plush seating, a round table, and a decorative partition.

A room with purple upholstered chairs, a small round table, and a wall with decorative patterns and text.

A hotel reception area with a large mural, a Premier Inn sign, a vending machine, and a wooden floor.

4. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Athenaeum

Kirstin

￥9,278

￥11,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a large metal structure.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a lamp, and a standing fan.

A church with a tall spire silhouetted against a sunset.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window.

5. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Stuart

￥21,410

￥21,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange velvet armchair, and two marble coffee tables.

A window with a view of a castle-like structure with stone walls and a gate.

A bathroom with a copper bathtub, wooden flooring, and patterned walls.

6. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Donna

￥32,025

￥38,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps including Guinness and Carling, shelves with bottles, and two large mirrors.

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a stack of white towels.

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Claire

￥12,991

￥15,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.

8. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.9 km from The Athenaeum

kee

￥12,992

￥15,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, a small refrigerator with bottles, and a shelf with kitchen items.

A cozy lounge area with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large mirror.

A traditional white building with multiple windows, a signboard listing amenities like rooms, garden, cask ales, and all-day dining.

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Peter

￥17,664

￥21,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar with wooden cabinets, multiple beer taps, and a variety of bottles.

A room with a skylight, wooden walls, and various hanging planters with plants.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a black umbrella, and a blue fence covered in greenery.

A white building with multiple windows and a sign for 'The Bushel' pub.

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

allan

￥13,649

￥16,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with seating, a check-in counter, a television, and a wall mural.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

11. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Paula

￥9,992

￥11,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.

A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.

12. The Westgate

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Dan

￥19,626

￥23,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A traditional building with a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a red armchair, and a wooden ceiling.

A traditional dining room with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a variety of table settings including a fruit bowl, plates, and cutlery.

A room with a wooden staircase, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

13. Greyhound Cottage

17 km from The Athenaeum

Safa

￥28,904

￥28,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A white door with black trim, a black sign reading "CHURCH FARMHOUSE B&B," and two wall-mounted lanterns.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a chair, a green sofa, and a patterned rug.

A dining table set for a meal with plates, cutlery, and a bowl of fruit.

14. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.8 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

￥16,058

￥19,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."

A brick building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small garden area with plants and outdoor seating.

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

15. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

CAROLINE

￥21,188

￥25,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a sofa, a chair, a wooden dresser, and a lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a brick wall in the background.

A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps, leading to a second floor.

A swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by a brick patio.

16. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Sian

￥25,565

￥30,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a stone-tiled floor.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

The Elveden Inn entrance with a stone facade, white trim, and a sign above the door.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a framed bird artwork on the wall, and a wall with a leafy pattern.

17. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

￥22,303

￥26,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a customer holding a cocktail, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.

18. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Stephanie

￥23,798

￥32,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and walls with the text "THE HEALTH HUB".

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

19. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from The Athenaeum

Bhupendra

￥22,398

￥26,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by string lights and umbrellas.

An aerial view of a historic building with a large courtyard, a river, and surrounding greenery.

A room with a large window, a bench with floral cushions, and a view of a parking area and trees.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a glass bedside table, and a large mirror.

20. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.6 km from The Athenaeum

Dave

￥23,380

￥28,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Chantry Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 267 reviews	View
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns	9.4 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 386 reviews	View

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"From the great reception I received on arrival, to a lovely clean and very large room, this hotel was fantastic! I had a very nice meal and the bar was good value, I would 100% recommend this hotel to other travellers!"

All Saints Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the stay"

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great room. Comfy. Clean. Well appointed. Staff were fantastic. Lovely bar. Great view. Great breakfast."

Best Western Heath Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is the perfect location with a beautiful room, helpful staff, and everything you need just down the street."

The Four Horseshoes

10/10 Excellent

"A great location close to main roads and an easy commute to Ipswich, Norwich and the surrounding areas. Superb accomodation with very friendly staff and a fantastic range of freshly cooked food. Great range of drinks in the bar and nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. Rooms are very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Breakfast is excellent and again a greta range of food to choose from."

Heritage Grange At Thurston

8/10 Good

"So glad to have visited this lovely property. We stayed in the garden rooms which were peaceful and spacious. Breakfast was nice too. The only downside was the smell of the lodge- if this would be a problem for you, maybe bring a glade plug in."

The Jockey Club Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"These rooms at the Jockey club are absolutely beautiful. What an absolute treat. Highly recommend..but follow the dress code!"

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"friendly staff, clean rooms ,comfy beds and value for money."

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel right in the heart of Newmarket. Welcoming staff and excellent breakfast. We will be back for a spa day soon."

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

A well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a historic church with a tall spire.

Abbey Gardens

9.4/10 (80 reviews)

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

9.6/10 (92 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to The Abbey Gate. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Mary's Church. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Nutshell

After visiting The Nutshell, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Greene King Brewery

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a visit to Greene King Brewery. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Athenaeum?

The Athenaeum is located in a historic area of Bury St Edmunds known for its picturesque gardens and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 45 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Athenaeum?

Adjacent to The Athenaeum, The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good option is Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near The Athenaeum?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Athenaeum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Athenaeum.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near The Athenaeum, click here.

What can I see and do near The Athenaeum?

Moyse's Hall Museum, Suffolk Regiment Museum, and Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey, and Ickworth House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Theatre Royal and The Apex.

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Our top choices for The Athenaeum hotels

1. Chantry Hotel

2. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

3. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

4. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

5. The Old Cannon Brewery

6. The Angel Hotel

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

8. Best Western Priory Hotel

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

11. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

12. The Westgate

13. Greyhound Cottage

14. Church Farmhouse B & B

15. The Guinness Arms

16. The Swan Hotel

17. Elveden Inn

18. The Weeping Willow Lodges

19. All Saints Resort

20. The Black Lion, Long Melford

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Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

All Saints Resort

The Mill Hotel

Best Western Heath Court Hotel

The Four Horseshoes

Heritage Grange At Thurston

The Jockey Club Rooms

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Abbey Gate

St Mary's Church

The Nutshell

Greene King Brewery

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

Frequently asked questions