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Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 148 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$101.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 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$188.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,152 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$175.82 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 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$202.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,257 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$90.94 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$249.24 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$181.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 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$189.15 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,671 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$173.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Situated in Lexden, near Colchester Castle, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester is a historic bed and breakfast that has a garden.

  • 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$159.14 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$104.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,174 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$216.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,809 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$129.47 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,210 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$154.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 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$156.28 per night

Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 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$76.79 per night

  • Situated 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Cosy in Colchester x5 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$72.25 per night

  • Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Free Parking WiFi Fresh linens x4 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Essex studio x2 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.68 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$95.67 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$81.08 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$91.83 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$95.67 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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  • The George Hotel Colchester

    Colchester
    From US$202.76 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,312 reviews
    Reception were very welcoming. The room was nice and had everything we needed. We had been worried about noise from the fairly lively bar but it wasn't a problem. The location was central and great for wandering around the centre of Colchester. The hotel has parking at £9.50 for 24 hours although we were lucky to get the last space. Both the full English breakfast options were really nice and arrived quickly (although we were up quite early for a Sunday morning).
    Guest review by
    Barbara
    United Kingdom

  • Brook Red Lion Hotel

    Colchester
    From US$90.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviews
    The hotel is a historical landmark in the heart of Colchester. Expect a maze of corridors with black wooden beams and creaky floors. The room was likewise in style, with a comfortable bed. The breakfast in the historical dining room (once used to house a session of the parliament in ancient times) was excellent.
    Guest review by
    Cees
    Netherlands

  • GreyFriars

    Colchester
    From US$188.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,916 reviews
    This place is lovely hotel in the middle of Colchester and was perfect for the Castle Summer Series event since it’s a 5 min walk away. It was our anniversary and we were upgraded. Also had some of the best pancakes at breakfast!
    Guest review by
    Alice
    United Kingdom

  • Colchester Boutique Hotel

    Colchester
    From US$168.41 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 699 reviews
    Very nice hotel located close to High Street. The friendly staff goes the extra mile to make people feel at home. Highly recommended and would always be my first option when going back to Colchester.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Spain

  • Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

    Colchester
    From US$156.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews
    It was near to our family in Colchester , plenty of parking , lovely hotel
    Guest review by
    Bex Clark
    United Kingdom

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