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

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'Leonardo Hotels' sign, featuring a brick facade and large windows.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a projector screen, whiteboards, and a cabinet with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Mark

₩79,839

₩95,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

2. 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...

Anonymous traveler

₩604,117

₩804,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 row of traditional stone houses with green doors, a narrow cobblestone street, and lush greenery.

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Jenn

₩91,783

₩110,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

A covered entrance with a brick facade, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveler

₩77,252

₩92,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A Kembrey Inn with a blue and yellow exterior, outdoor seating, and a crosswalk in front.

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

₩71,058

₩85,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern bar area with a variety of seating options including red and grey chairs, a small round table, and a yellow ottoman.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

A multi-level underground parking garage with several cars parked.

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

₩84,381

₩101,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A window with a frosted glass pane and a handle, framed by curtains.

A modern bar area with a round table, bar stools, and a counter.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a fire exit sign, a key box, and a digital display for hotel services.

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Chaodi

₩77,621

₩93,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A living room with a sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a cabinet with glass doors, and a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, two decorative pillows, and two bedside lamps.

A staircase with a framed picture of two white geese on the wall.

8. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

₩472,382

₩472,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michelle

₩72,538

₩87,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf below, and a yellow chair in front of a window.

10. Oyo Studio @74

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

₩604,117

₩724,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

₩140,925

₩169,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A traditional white building with a sign reading 'The White Hart Inn.' It features a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and two small covered areas with seating.

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

12. The White Hart

Lower Stratton, 4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

₩118,430

₩142,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the walls.

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

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

13. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Bruce

₩148,031

₩177,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking a garden with tables and chairs.

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

14. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

₩113,771

₩225,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A pub with outdoor seating and a sign reading "PUB & GRILL".

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.

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Tristan

₩75,499

₩90,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a wine glass and a book, and a wall-mounted lamp with a blue base.

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a wooden reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

David

₩84,381

₩101,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern interior with a reflective surface, a decorative horse sculpture, and a black lamp.

A two-story stone building with a black front door, a bay window, and a sign indicating a business on the ground floor.

A vintage bathtub with a wooden shelf above it, a metal bucket, and a chair in the background.

A bathroom with a tiled wall, a wooden bench with towels, and a shower area.

17. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

₩114,969

₩114,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a dining table with chairs, and a stone wall.

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

18. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Sarah

₩109,113

₩130,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story building with a balcony, wooden steps, 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.

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

19. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

₩115,280

₩138,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leonardo Hotel Swindon	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 675 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

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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 Diamond Jubilee 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. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4. Village Hotel Swindon

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

8. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

10. Oyo Studio @74

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

12. The White Hart

13. Bell at Ramsbury

14. Chiseldon House

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

17. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

18. The White Hart

19. The Sun Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Heritage House Old Town

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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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