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

A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with a wooden raised bed and a stone wall.

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

Mark

￥26,375

￥31,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 cozy living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a sliding door leading to a kitchen.

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Athenaeum

Phil

￥18,163

￥21,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

3. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Athenaeum

Kirstin

￥9,125

￥10,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a chair.

A church with a tall spire silhouetted against a sunset.

4. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Paul

￥18,952

￥18,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

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

5. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Donna

￥32,991

￥39,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a grey bedspread, and a grey rug.

A concrete table with wooden legs and a furry rug underneath.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black range hood, a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a washing machine.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a modern faucet, and two white containers labeled "TOWER."

6. Bury St Edmunds - Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

Wisia

￥22,605

￥26,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Claire

￥11,426

￥13,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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 garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

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

Harry

￥14,374

￥17,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A dining area with brick walls, a table with chairs, a blue hanging light, and a window with a view of the outside.

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Denise

￥17,373

￥20,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A brick building with multiple windows, a pathway, and a grassy area.

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

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

10. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

￥9,476

￥11,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden tables and chairs, and a variety of framed pictures on the walls.

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

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

11. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Timothy

￥14,846

￥17,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Will

￥19,303

￥23,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A garden with blooming flowers, a lawn, and a traditional building with a tiled roof.

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

13. Greyhound Cottage

17 km from The Athenaeum

Terry

￥28,429

￥28,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor breakfast setup with wicker chairs, a glass table, a brick wall, and a door.

A pink house with a garden and a road in the background.

A conservatory with a glass roof, two tables with floral tablecloths, and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

14. The Mill - Long Melford

18.1 km from The Athenaeum

Jonathan

￥19,374

￥23,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A cozy bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a throw blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

15. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.8 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

￥15,794

￥18,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

The entrance to Weaver's House Spa, featuring a wooden facade, stone steps, and a glass door.

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

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

16. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Sian

￥26,674

￥32,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

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.

17. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

CAROLINE

￥20,401

￥24,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A room with a grey armchair, a floral pillow, a mirror, and a wall with a nature-themed wallpaper.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

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

18. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

￥21,936

￥26,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

19. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Stephanie

￥21,147

￥29,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a grassy area, with buildings and trees in the background.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a shower area.

20. The Packhorse Inn

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Lisa

￥17,617

￥21,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns	9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 390 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 704 reviews	View

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel best place to stay in Sudbury hands down to amazing staff restaurant and bar. Rooms lovely the views amazing and just a pleasure to stay"

Best Western Priory Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel very clean and lovely staff. Well priced and breakfast is brilliant plenty of everything from cooked to cereals and all in-between. Really relaxing."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and very helpful friendly staff. I booked a classic room which was spacious and nicely presented. Appreciated the addition of room service after a long journey and a well presented breakfast the next morning. Exceeded my expectations actually"

The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

10/10 Excellent

"Big clean room comfy bed parking great breakfast bath with shower"

The Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I did not use the bar or have a breakfast this time but bar looked good and all staff i spoke to were great. The room was very clean very comfortable, will use again"

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"Cheap for room, friendly staff, good choice for food at hotel, good choice or pubs and shops around hotel"

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay, can’t wait to return in December"

Three Kings

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff and very good food, Very clean room and comfy bed. Enjoyed it!!"

The Swan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely historical hotel. Great facilities and very professional staff."

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

A historic stone gate with a flag, arched entrance, and Gothic architectural details.

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 top-notch restaurants.

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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?

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What can I see and do near The Athenaeum?

Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyse's Hall 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. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

3. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

4. The Old Cannon Brewery

5. The Angel Hotel

6. Bury St Edmunds - Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

8. Best Western Priory Hotel

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

10. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

11. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

12. The Westgate

13. Greyhound Cottage

14. The Mill - Long Melford

15. Church Farmhouse B & B

16. The Swan Hotel

17. The Guinness Arms

18. Elveden Inn

19. The Weeping Willow Lodges

20. The Packhorse Inn

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Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

Best Western Priory Hotel

The Angel Hotel

The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

The Crown Hotel

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Three Kings

The Swan Hotel

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

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