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

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

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

Michael

NT$1,893

NT$2,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

NT$14,292

NT$19,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a brick building in the background.

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue bar stools, hanging plants, and a bar counter with various items.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of greenery.

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Jenn

NT$2,173

NT$2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,963

NT$2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

NT$1,825

NT$2,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 multi-level underground parking garage with several cars parked.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

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

Idanesha

NT$1,931

NT$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bar area with a round table displaying beer bottles and glasses.

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall with framed pictures.

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

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

Chaodi

NT$1,723

NT$2,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Mark

NT$1,720

NT$2,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 modern bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

9. Oyo Studio @74

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

NT$14,323

NT$17,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A staircase with glass railings and a potted plant beside it.

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.

10. The White Hart

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

Adrian

NT$2,843

NT$3,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

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

NT$4,908

NT$5,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A white building with a sign reading "The Bell" and "BASINBY" on the facade, featuring a traditional architectural style with a tiled roof and multiple windows.

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

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

12. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

NT$3,505

NT$4,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A large tree in a park with a picnic table and benches.

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

13. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

NT$2,697

NT$5,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A room with two beds, a wooden wall, a small table with a lamp, and a power outlet.

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

A modern building with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a signboard advertising breakfast.

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Katherine

NT$1,788

NT$2,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a balcony, wooden steps, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a dartboard.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

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

15. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

NT$2,730

NT$3,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern interior with a glass table, a black lamp, and decorative items including a horse statue and plants.

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a stone bathtub.

16. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

NT$2,726

NT$2,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, stone walls, and string lights.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a wine rack, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a white bathtub, and a stone wall.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a leather armchair, and a sofa with plaid cushions.

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

caroline

NT$6,310

NT$7,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

18. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

NT$2,619

NT$3,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional stone building with multiple windows and a pub sign, suggesting a pub or restaurant.

A restaurant with a herringbone wood wall, a central orange cushioned bench, and wooden tables with chairs.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a sofa, and a chair.

A well-lit bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, a desk, and a chair.

19. The Bull Hotel

16.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Rebecca

NT$3,898

NT$4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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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 1,005 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 664 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,009 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Very good hotel experience."

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Central to food outlets. However it would have been nice to know that it costs £18 to park overnight. Additionally a small fridge in the room would be handy."

Heritage House Old Town

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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 Stanton Country 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. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

9. Oyo Studio @74

10. The White Hart

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

12. Bell at Ramsbury

13. Chiseldon House

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. The Sun Inn

16. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18. The White Hart

19. The Bull Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Heritage House Old Town

Other attractions near Museum of the Great Western Railway

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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