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

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

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.

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tracey

₩212,475

₩254,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

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

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Rachel

₩102,130

₩126,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

3. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Patricia

₩81,842

₩98,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

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

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

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

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

₩122,451

₩146,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Matt

₩94,481

₩113,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

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

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.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

₩196,235

₩235,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 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.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tanya

₩94,434

₩113,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tricia

₩100,855

₩121,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

₩113,037

₩135,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

₩92,073

₩110,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

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

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Linda

₩138,959

₩166,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jennifer

₩180,530

₩216,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

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

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

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

₩184,145

₩220,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

14. Talbooth House & Spa

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jack

₩422,455

₩506,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Fionnghuala

₩203,456

₩244,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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

16. Milsoms

9.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

ian

₩227,617

₩273,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

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.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

15 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Andrea

₩145,528

₩174,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

18. The WoolPack Inn

14.7 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Kate

₩154,393

₩185,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

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

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

19. Birds Farm

6.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicola

₩310,837

₩373,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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.

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

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Fiona

₩73,471

₩88,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 697 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 376 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 24 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice room but very hot. The fan provided was noisy and not effective. The size of the room was good and a central location"

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, clean room, easy parking , Excellent breakfast 👌"

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Charming hotel which is close to the train station & even closer to the castle as was staying to go to the festival. Breakfast was great & the bed was comfy. Would stay again if in the area. The staff are lovely too."

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Simple, easy, cosy stay, in a nice part of town too!"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well located, easy to access and very convenient all around"

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

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 wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

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 curved facade and a pathway leading to it.

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 historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

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 GreyFriars.

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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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Our top choices for Colchester Castle Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

4. Ryegate House Colchester

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 Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Talbooth House & Spa

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. Milsoms

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. The WoolPack Inn

19. Birds Farm

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

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Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

GreyFriars

The George of Colchester

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Natural History Museum

The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Castle Park

firstsite

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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