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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tracey

NT$4,890

NT$5,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Patricia

NT$1,883

NT$2,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Rachel

NT$2,350

NT$2,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Norman

NT$2,825

NT$3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Matt

NT$2,224

NT$2,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Dave

NT$4,505

NT$5,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tanya

NT$2,270

NT$2,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Tanya

NT$2,309

NT$2,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.8 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Iain

NT$3,406

NT$4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.2 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jacob

NT$2,119

NT$2,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.1 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Stuart

NT$3,198

NT$3,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Jennifer

NT$4,144

NT$4,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Sharon

NT$4,140

NT$4,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Lakewood Plot 5

16.5 km from Colchester Castle Museum

NT$27,200

NT$32,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.6 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Fionnghuala

NT$4,379

NT$5,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

16. Noble Goose Rooms

15 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Andrea

NT$3,358

NT$4,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

17. Birds Farm

6.4 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Nicola

NT$6,845

NT$8,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

18. The WoolPack Inn

14.7 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Kate

NT$3,553

NT$4,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

18.9 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Fiona

NT$1,695

NT$2,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

20. The Marquis

15.7 km from Colchester Castle Museum

Graham

NT$8,613

NT$10,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Castle Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 376 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 24 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"I had a fantastic stay at Grayfriars hotel, everything about it was fantastic, the app would only let me rate one excellent, and the others good, but everything about my stay was excellent, I would recommend Grayfriars hotel 100%. The breakfast was excellent the staff was excellent and and very friendly and helpful, my room was very clean and tidy,"

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Simple, easy, cosy stay, in a nice part of town too!"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well located, easy to access and very convenient all around"

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

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A red brick building with large windows and a white door.

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

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A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

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A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

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A modern building with a curved facade and a pathway leading to it.

firstsite

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

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Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Drop in at this tourism facility to find out the best way to spend your time during your visit to Colchester. Get advice on everything from places to stay and dine, to local events.

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Lion Walk Church is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Castle Museum?

Colchester Castle Museum is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Colchester Castle Museum?

Adjacent to Colchester Castle Museum, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and GreyFriars.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Colchester Castle Museum?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colchester Castle Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Castle Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Colchester Castle Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colchester Castle Museum?

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What can I see and do near Colchester Castle Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Sights like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Colchester Castle Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8. St Nicholas Hotel

9. Star Anglia Hotel

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

11. The George of Colchester

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Lakewood Plot 5

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. Noble Goose Rooms

17. Birds Farm

18. The WoolPack Inn

19. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

20. The Marquis

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Top Colchester Castle Museum Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Other attractions near Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Natural History Museum

The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Castle Park

firstsite

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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