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

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

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 18 - Oct 19

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

A row of traditional stone houses with green doors, a narrow cobblestone street, and lush greenery.

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

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

2. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Jenn

NT$2,174

NT$2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

3. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,932

NT$2,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

4. 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

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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$1,823

NT$2,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with large windows and a cafe on the ground floor.

A multi-level underground parking garage with several cars parked.

A breakfast station with two toasters, a self-serve pancake press, and a sign indicating availability on request.

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$1,928

NT$2,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A reception area with a desk, seating, a green wall, and a TV screen.

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$1,721

NT$2,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Mark

NT$1,718

NT$2,061 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 modern bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf below, and a yellow chair in front of a window.

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

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 red Defender vehicle parked in front of Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table with a window view, a framed picture on the wall, and a small shelf with items.

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

NT$4,381

NT$5,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of elephants, a green curtain, and a wooden wardrobe.

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.

11. The White Hart

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

Adrian

NT$2,805

NT$3,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a blue awning.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a wine glass and a book, and a wall-mounted lamp with a blue base.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

12. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

West Swindon, 4.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

NT$1,893

NT$2,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, cushioned stools, and pendant lighting.

13. 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 11 - Oct 12

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

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

14. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

NT$2,619

NT$3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

15. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

NT$2,967

NT$3,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pub with hanging flower baskets, outdoor seating, and a signboard.

A cozy room with a large map on the wall, a wooden bench with cushions, a table, and a television.

A cozy room with a wooden bed, a bench, and a map on the wall.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a staircase, a dining area with wooden chairs, a bench, and a white door with a light fixture.

16. The Green Dragon

16.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Daniel

NT$2,802

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A cozy room with a stone wall, a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and a patterned rug.

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

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

17. The Bull Hotel

16.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Rebecca

NT$3,646

NT$4,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A brick building with the sign "THE ANGEL" and a signboard advertising coffee.

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, clear glassware, and neatly arranged napkins.

Two glasses of beer on a bar counter with taps labeled 'Arkells' and 'Wiltshire Gold'.

A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase leading to a higher floor, and a sign indicating a restaurant and garden.

18. The Angel Hotel

7.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Mark

NT$2,377

NT$2,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An arched entrance with hanging lights, a staircase, and outdoor seating area.

A bedroom with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, and a television above the fireplace.

A dining area with round tables set for two, each with a wine glass, a water glass, and cutlery.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a large mirror.

19. The Old Crown Coaching Inn

18.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

NT$2,745

NT$3,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone building with a sign reading "Masons Arms."

A bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a window with plants, and a painting on the wall.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

20. The Masons Arms

15.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Brian Keith

NT$3,120

NT$3,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 664 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 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

"Had a brilliant time away for the weekend!! The facilities are great the staff are brilliant, we both thoroughly enjoyed."

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."

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property as always, thank you, Francis"

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. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

3. Village Hotel Swindon

4. OYO Bath Road Apartments

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. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

11. The White Hart

12. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

13. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

14. The White Hart

15. The Sun Inn

16. The Green Dragon

17. The Bull Hotel

18. The Angel Hotel

19. The Old Crown Coaching Inn

20. The Masons Arms

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

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

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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