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The Courthouse Inn
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
GreyFriars
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.
The North Hill Hotel
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.
St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 230 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 reviews
Hotels located in the centre of Colchester
Ryegate House Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviewsRyegate House Colchester is situated in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, and 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station.
From US$121.07 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Situated 29 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester Town, modern, detached, guest house features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 1,164 reviewsLocated in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.
The George Hotel Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviewsSet in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.
From US$259.76 per nightBrook Red Lion Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviewsLocated in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.
From US$108.96 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Situated in Colchester, the recently renovated 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester features accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 33 km from Hedingham Castle.
From US$181.60 per night Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 reviewsOffering city views, Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is an accommodation situated in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.
From US$188.87 per nightOne Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 95 reviewsOne Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is set in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 2.9 km from Colchester Castle.
From US$161.67 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviewsSituated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.
From US$174.34 per nightFlower
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviewsFlower has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Colchester, 28 km from Hedingham Castle.
From US$158.90 per nightPine tree House
Hotel in Mile EndBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 5.0Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewSituated in Mile End, 28 km from Hedingham Castle, Pine tree House has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.
From US$104.52 per nightDragonfly Hotel Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviewsThis property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.
From US$129.27 per nightHoliday Inn Colchester by IHG
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 reviewsIn a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.
From US$154.70 per nightHoliday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviewsLocated just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.
From US$153.35 per nightDelta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Hotel in ColchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,531 reviewsLocated in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$156.04 per nightMilsoms
Hotel in DedhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviewsFeaturing a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.
From US$227.34 per night
Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Housed in a historic building, Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree.
From US$76.68 per night Situated in Hythe in the Essex region, Essex desk chair wardrobe Free parking WiFi features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Essex studio
Hotel in HytheCheap hotelLocated 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Essex studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
From US$65.58 per nightColchester chill x1
Hotel in HytheCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviewsColchester chill x1 is situated in Hythe, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 46 km from Hylands Park.
From US$72.47 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Situated 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Stay Near Colchester twn centre4 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
From US$79.98 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Stay Near Colchester twn centre5 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
From US$65.40 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Located in Hythe in the Essex region, Stay Near Colchester town centre 2 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
From US$76.14 per night Stay Near Colchester twn centre3 enjoys a location in Hythe, just 3.1 km from Colchester Castle and 6.9 km from Colchester Zoo.
From US$79.98 per night
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What guests said about Colchester:
- 8.0
We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round...
We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round lunchtime, so didnt have much time to browse, but we went to a few places and walked round the park! We will come back again and visit the castle. The area around there looks beautiful, too!Guest review bywolfgangGermany - 10.0
Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty.
Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty. We only had two nights here, but would definitely visit again for longer. The centre is great for shopping, with many pedestrianised streets, and a mix of well-known shops, street vendors and local independent businesses. It's really not that large, so it's easy to walk around. Our favourite locations were the Firstsite art gallery and cafe, the Curzon cinema (next door), the Minories art gallery and the castle park. We also easily found some great restaurants. There seemed to be loads of Italian restaurants, but we preferred the Vietnamese and Japanese places. Our favourite shops were Red Lion Books on the High Street and Bestdays Vintage on Eld Lane, for great coffee, vintage clothes and music chat with the staff.Guest review byBobUnited Kingdom - 10.0
Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a...
Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a large city, so everything is close by and it's easy to explore Colchester on foot. There are a range of different restaurants and pubs, to suit all needs. Add in places of historical interest such as the castle, and nature such as High Woods Country Park, and there's enough variety to keep busy for a few days. A historical tour is worth doing and the city has a nice relaxed atmosphere to it overall.Guest review byMike ChagouriUnited Kingdom - 10.0
We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as...
We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as the historical sites around town , such as the water tower and Balkan Gate. The park was lovely and the Dutch quarter was interesting to see. Nearby, we had a great visit to Frinton where the beach is lovely. Also we travel.ed to Flatford Mill and had a smashing boat trip. It was easy to walk around the town. We ate at Wetherspoons ( The Playhouse) which was a novel venue and Wei's kitchen where the food and the host were great.Guest review byRobertUnited Kingdom - 8.0
Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really...
Great shopping centre, great for history, locals not really friendly, I travel alot and first time I've ever seen unfriendly locals...it was very strange. We stayed at Grorge Hotel to park at the back of hotel, it tells you at traffic lights you cars can't turn right, hotel said you could, we were worried in case we got a fine, this needs to be clearer, disappointed the museum was closedGuest review byTerri Lee ONEILLUnited Kingdom - 6.0
Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it.
Colchester doesn't really have a lot going for it. The castle is really worth a visit. There weren't the Roman remains that my husband was hoping for as a lot has been built on. It's very much a working town. But maybe we didn't do enough research to get the best out of it. Bus service is good and saves trying to drive and park through the town.Guest review byAndrinaUnited Kingdom
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- From US$154.70 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 reviewsOnly stayed here for a night, but had a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly, and the rooms were spacious enough for 2 adults and 1 small child. The breakfast buffet was amazing, with loads of options to choose from and the food was tasty. Only a 10-minute drive from the town centre and the zoo, however, we did have our own car so moving around was easy for us. Recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay, and will definitely be returning whenever we visit Colchester.Guest review byIaraPortugal
- From US$174.88 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviewsThis was our second stay at Greyfriars, in itself an endorsement. The hotel has high standards in service, decor, cleanlness and comfort. (Breakfasts are good.) Its location is also good - easy to access by car and virually in the centre of Colchester. If we visit Colchester again, we shall certainly stay rhere.Guest review byKeithUnited Kingdom
- From US$108.96 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviewsThe service was amazing. The best for noise cancellation from the high-street overnight, near the town centre. LGBT friendly. Seating areas located around the hotel for if you need to check out of the room but not ready to depart.Guest review byShannonUnited Kingdom
- From US$145.28 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviewsThe staff were very welcoming, the hotel was clean and had all the necessary facilities. Location was in centre of Colchester near all the amenities.Guest review byTinaUnited Kingdom
- From US$259.76 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,320 reviewsIt’s a nice hotel, centrally located in Colchester and the rooms were very clean. The price was goodGuest review byLesleyUnited Kingdom
