The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon for 2026

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1. 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...

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₩629,426

₩838,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue bar stools, hanging plants, and a bar counter with various items.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of greenery.

2. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Roger

₩109,613

₩131,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a neon sign.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in coffee machine, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

3. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Hiu Wing,

₩84,247

₩101,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

4. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

₩80,280

₩96,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with colorful stools, and a visible restaurant in the background.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, blue-tiled shower, and a wooden door.

5. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

South Swindon, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

₩95,998

₩115,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall with framed pictures.

A bar area with a round table displaying beer bottles and glasses.

A window with a frosted glass pane and a white frame, surrounded by grey curtains.

6. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

South Swindon, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Chaodi

₩83,676

₩100,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

South Swindon, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Mark

₩75,648

₩90,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and black chairs. There are two framed posters on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a window providing natural light.

A modern bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

8. Oyo Studio @74

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

₩630,815

₩756,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a wooden wall.

A room with a red sofa, a radiator, a framed picture, and a mirror.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table with a window view, a framed picture on the wall, and a small shelf with items.

A red Defender vehicle parked in front of Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

9. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

₩192,054

₩230,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A staircase with glass railings and a potted plant beside it.

A bar with multiple beer taps, including Coors and 3B brands, and a variety of bottles in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of elephants, a green curtain, and a wooden wardrobe.

10. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

₩123,508

₩148,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a Christmas tree.

A white building with a sign reading "The Bell" and "BASINBY" on the facade, featuring a traditional architectural style with a tiled roof and multiple windows.

11. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Ann

₩154,378

₩185,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A room with four sofas arranged around a central fireplace, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

A stone building with a white facade, a gravel pathway, and a row of stone bollards.

A large estate with multiple buildings, expansive green fields, and a well-maintained garden.

12. Overtown Manor

5.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Ana Gabriela

₩361,260

₩361,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A tea service set with floral patterns, a tiered dessert stand with various pastries, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A large tree in a park with a picnic table and benches.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in wine rack.

13. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Nikki

₩99,613

₩138,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, cushioned stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a signboard advertising breakfast.

A room with two beds, a wooden wall, a small table with a lamp, and a power outlet.

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Katherine

₩83,354

₩100,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign on the facade and a parking lot in front.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a blue awning.

15. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

Venus

₩91,087

₩109,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a dartboard.

16. The Sun Inn

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

Audley

₩108,670

₩130,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a white bathtub, and a stone wall.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a leather armchair, and a sofa with plaid cushions.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a wine rack, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Joseph

₩253,156

₩303,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A cozy living room with a floral-patterned sofa, a green armchair, and a wooden coffee table with decorative items.

A traditional white building with a thatched roof, named "The White Hart," featuring outdoor wooden picnic tables and a signboard.

18. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Deana

₩131,998

₩158,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a window with plants, and a painting on the wall.

19. The Masons Arms

15.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Sally

₩185,261

₩222,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very Good 650 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG	7.8 Good 875 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

8/10 Good

"We did not like the view on 4th floor. One of their lifts was out of action and shower wasn't very strong to use. The breakfast was good in the variety of food u could choose to have.."

Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Breakfast amazing, rooms clean but require modernisation such as newer televisions"

ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"OK hotel to stay"

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Central to food outlets. However it would have been nice to know that it costs £18 to park overnight. Additionally a small fridge in the room would be handy."

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property as always, thank you, Francis"

Heritage House Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Good and spacious property. Easy to find and good parking space. Property had many rooms and bathrooms. Comfortable and convenient."

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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 Stanton Country 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. OYO Bath Road Apartments

2. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

3. Village Hotel Swindon

4. Premier Inn Swindon Central

5. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

6. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

7. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8. Oyo Studio @74

9. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10. The White Hart

11. Bell at Ramsbury

12. Overtown Manor

13. Chiseldon House

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

16. The Sun Inn

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18. The White Hart

19. The Masons Arms

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Heritage House Old Town

Other attractions near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Swindon Designer Outlet

Heelis

ATBShop Skate Warehouse

Wyvern Theatre

Nigel Eady County Ground

Swindon Arts Centre

Rodbourne Cheney Library

Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge

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