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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

M
McDonald
From
New Zealand
The room was amazing with a great shower, variety of teas available, coffee, hot chocolate drinks and a couple of biscuits. It was very welcoming. Exceptionally clean. Very friendly staff and host. We had a lovely dinner and a great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
US$133.48
1 night, 2 adults

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

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.

I
Isabelle
From
Belgium
Warm welcome, very attentive and professionnal staff. Great food and very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
Price from
US$175.28
1 night, 2 adults

The North Hill Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

F
Fadhil Nadhif
From
Sweden
Very central and accessible! Lovely staffs!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
US$145.62
1 night, 2 adults

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

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.

J
Jana
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful surroundings, amazing building, fab staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews
Price from
US$168.54
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
Clean bright reception and good sized bedroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews
Price from
US$133.48
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

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.

R
Roy
From
United Kingdom
The setup and accommodation were spacious, and the staff was always concerned about if we were comfortable. The meals were presented and served differently, arousing my curiosity .That made it special to me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,205 reviews
Price from
US$121.35
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

P
P
From
Netherlands
The staff was very friendly when I asked I could switch rooms, the front was very noisy in the first night. My second room was on the top floor on the side, much more quiet and with a balcony as a bonus! The wonderful breakfast buffet for only 8 pounds, 12 if you add a full English breakfast. It is part of The George on the opposite of the street, there you can check in and eat. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
Price from
US$127.41
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

M
Marcel
From
Netherlands
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast, nicely located in the country side
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews
Price from
US$102.47
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

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.

M
Michael
From
France
One of the niecest building where I slept!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviews
Price from
US$134.83
1 night, 2 adults

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel in 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....

a
anthony
From
Netherlands
Just a simple good room, building adjacent to the restaurant where we had a nice drink.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews
Price from
US$78.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - 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.

    From US$87.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews

    Located 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$91.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - 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$76.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Colchester 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$72.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - 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$77.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - 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$62.66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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$76.31 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$75.82 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

    Ryegate 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$121.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews

    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.

    From US$370.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

    From US$202.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews

    Set 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$202.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

    Colchester Town Duplex Apartment in Colchester provides accommodation with free WiFi, 29 km from Freeport Braintree, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

    From US$249.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very 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$182.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Offering 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$189.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

    One 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviews

    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.

    From US$169.89 per night
  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Flower has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Colchester, 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

    From US$159.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Mile End, 28 km from Hedingham Castle, Pine tree House has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$104.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews

    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.

    From US$204.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews

    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.

    From US$129.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,205 reviews

    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.

    From US$155.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,410 reviews

    Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

    From US$118.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,530 reviews

    Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$140.22 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 by
    wolfgang
    Germany
  • 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 by
    Bob
    United 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 by
    Mike Chagouri
    United 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 by
    Robert
    United 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 closed
    Guest review by
    Terri Lee ONEILL
    United 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 by
    Andrina
    United Kingdom

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  • From US$140.22 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,530 reviews
    The hotel was just outside Colchester off the A12. The hotel is being renovated, however we heard no construction noise during our stay. We were put in the new wing which has been beautifully renovated. We were first put into a double room and when we questioned it, the friendly receptionist changed us over to a twin. It had a huge TV and 2 comfortable 3 quarter size beds.
    Guest review by
    Susannah
    United Kingdom
  • From US$370.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
    We were given an upgrade to one of the suites, was unexpected, but very welcome. So comfortable, exceptionally clean with everything that we needed. we have stayed here several times and is our hotel of choice when staying in Colchester to see family
    Guest review by
    denise
    United Kingdom
  • From US$202.92 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews
    Good breakfast, extremely good location on the high street in Colchester and excellent value for money. Staff are very friendly. It's handy having the car park at the back of the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Grant
    United Kingdom
  • From US$91.01 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews
    Have used this hotel a few times when spending a day and night in Colchester. Great Central location,.friendly and helpful staff. Beds clean an comfortable
    Guest review by
    Lu
    United Kingdom
  • From US$145.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
    The 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 by
    Tina
    United Kingdom