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Colchester – 207 hotels and places to stay

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  • 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$76.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Set in Colchester, in a historic building, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, Prince Cottage is a bed and breakfast with a garden and barbecue facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Located 29 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester, WIFI 1050mbps, free parking 1 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$83.01 per night
  • Located 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Essex studio provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.58 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$72.47 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$79.98 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$65.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - 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

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 141 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$121.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 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$232.85 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$108.96 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$188.87 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.

    From US$161.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews

    Star Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town centre and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom.

    From US$147.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 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$174.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews

    Offering affordable, clean & compact accommodation, the Railway Sleeper Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Colchester Main Train Station. A convenient 24-hour self check-in service is provided.

    From US$86.63 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
    Breakfast options
    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$158.90 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$104.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,812 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$129.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,212 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$154.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 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$153.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,532 reviews

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

    From US$156.04 per night
  • Milsoms

    Hotel in Dedham
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

    Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham.

    From US$227.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, The Sun Inn is set in Dedham, 35 km from Hedingham Castle and 37 km from Freeport Braintree.

    From US$286.19 per night

FAQs about hotels in Colchester

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$154.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,212 reviews
    Only 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 by
    Iara
    Portugal
  • From US$188.33 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
    This 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 by
    Keith
    United Kingdom
  • From US$108.96 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews
    The 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 by
    Shannon
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 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
  • From US$219.40 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews
    It’s a nice hotel, centrally located in Colchester and the rooms were very clean. The price was good
    Guest review by
    Lesley
    United Kingdom
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