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A row of windows with blue flower boxes containing purple flowers, a signboard, and a potted plant on the sidewalk.

A room with exposed wooden beams, a television mounted on the wall, a small wooden table with a cup and bottles, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A blue door with a white frame, flanked by two potted plants.

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, wooden beams, and a nightstand with a lamp.

1. Chantry Hotel

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Kevin

NT$6,099

NT$7,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with a wooden raised bed and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

2. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

Cheryl

NT$5,361

NT$6,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a sliding door leading to a kitchen.

3. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Athenaeum

judith

NT$3,531

NT$4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, plush seating, a round table, and a decorative partition.

A room with purple upholstered chairs, a small round table, and a wall with decorative patterns and text.

A hotel reception area with a large mural, a Premier Inn sign, a vending machine, and a wooden floor.

4. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Athenaeum

Kirstin

NT$1,855

NT$2,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange velvet armchair, and two marble coffee tables.

A bathroom with a copper bathtub, wooden flooring, and patterned walls.

5. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Donna

NT$6,402

NT$7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps including Guinness and Carling, shelves with bottles, and two large mirrors.

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Claire

NT$3,181

NT$3,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.9 km from The Athenaeum

kee

NT$2,697

NT$3,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.

A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.

A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.

8. The Westgate

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Dan

NT$3,924

NT$4,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A dining area with brick walls, a table with chairs, a blue hanging light, and a window with a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, a small refrigerator with bottles, and a shelf with kitchen items.

A traditional white building with multiple windows, a signboard listing amenities like rooms, garden, cask ales, and all-day dining.

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Peter

NT$3,692

NT$4,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A bar with wooden cabinets, multiple beer taps, and a variety of bottles.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden tables and chairs, and a variety of framed pictures on the walls.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a black umbrella, and a blue fence covered in greenery.

A white building with multiple windows and a sign for 'The Bushel' pub.

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

allan

NT$3,018

NT$3,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with seating, a check-in counter, a television, and a wall mural.

11. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Paula

NT$1,926

NT$2,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A brick building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small garden area with plants and outdoor seating.

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

12. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

CAROLINE

NT$4,459

NT$5,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a stone-tiled floor.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a framed bird artwork on the wall, and a wall with a leafy pattern.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

A room with a grey armchair, a floral pillow, a mirror, and a wall with a nature-themed wallpaper.

13. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

NT$4,459

NT$5,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, a central entrance with a small porch, and multiple windows.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window with a view of greenery, and a painting on the wall.

A window with a view of a park and a road.

A brick building with a large window, a small garden area with a lawn, and outdoor seating.

14. Beightons Bed and Breakfast

5.1 km from The Athenaeum

David

NT$3,924

NT$4,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a sofa, a chair, a wooden dresser, and a lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a brick wall in the background.

A swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by a brick patio.

The entrance to Weaver's House Spa, featuring a wooden facade, stone steps, and a glass door.

15. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Barry

NT$5,636

NT$6,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

16. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from The Athenaeum

Bhupendra

NT$4,697

NT$5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A room with bunk beds, a bed with patterned pillows, a wicker chair, and a window with a view.

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.

17. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Stephanie

NT$4,716

NT$6,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by string lights and umbrellas.

A room with a large window, a bench with floral cushions, and a view of a parking area and trees.

A round wooden table with breakfast items including bread, eggs, and orange juice.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a glass bedside table, and a large mirror.

18. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.6 km from The Athenaeum

Dave

NT$4,674

NT$5,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A brick building with a sign reading "Riverside".

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs arranged on a grassy lawn, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A formal dining area with round tables set for a meal, adorned with white tablecloths and glassware.

19. The Riverside House Hotel

17.8 km from The Athenaeum

Robert

NT$3,033

NT$4,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a grassy area, with buildings and trees in the background.

A corridor with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a hanging sign.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a shower area.

20. The Packhorse Inn

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

John

NT$3,618

NT$4,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Chantry Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 267 reviews	View
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns	9.4 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 698 reviews	View
The Westgate	7.6 Good 439 reviews	View

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel right in the heart of Newmarket. Welcoming staff and excellent breakfast. We will be back for a spa day soon."

Best Western Priory Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient for bury st edmunds. Nice quaint spot"

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

The Jockey Club Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay. Staff are fabulous - very friendly and couldn’t do enough to help. Easy parking and EV charger on site. Large clean room and huge bathroom. Didn’t get chance to try the breakfast as we were out too early but heard from other guests that it was great. Easy walk out onto the main street with lots of choices for food and drink. Will definitely visit again. 😊"

The Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended this hotel the room was clean and comfortable, but I would say if you have issues with stairs request a lower floor. The staff are lovely and cannot do enough for you. We had dinner at the hotel, great food and plentiful, the same with breakfast. The bar was good as well, old and had character. Great stay. Will definitely stay again."

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

8/10 Good

"Good location, handy with restaurant on site and large Sainsbury’s nearby. Great to have iron and ironing board in room. Bathrooms were big and clean. Food was good in the restaurant."

Heritage Grange At Thurston

8/10 Good

"Clean pleasant room Breakfast very nice Pleasant staff"

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice old hotel. Rooms were great but lacked A/C. Ev charger was useful."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

A well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a historic church with a tall spire.

Abbey Gardens

9.4/10 (80 reviews)

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

9.6/10 (92 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to The Abbey Gate. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Mary's Church. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Nutshell

After visiting The Nutshell, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Greene King Brewery

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a visit to Greene King Brewery. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Athenaeum?

The Athenaeum is located in a historic area of Bury St Edmunds known for its picturesque gardens and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 45 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Athenaeum?

Adjacent to The Athenaeum, The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good option is Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds, located just 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near The Athenaeum?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Athenaeum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Athenaeum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Athenaeum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Athenaeum?

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What can I see and do near The Athenaeum?

Moyse's Hall Museum, Suffolk Regiment Museum, and Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey, and Ickworth House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Theatre Royal and The Apex.

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Our top choices for The Athenaeum hotels

1. Chantry Hotel

2. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

3. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

4. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

5. The Angel Hotel

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

8. The Westgate

9. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

11. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

12. The Guinness Arms

13. Elveden Inn

14. Beightons Bed and Breakfast

15. The Swan Hotel

16. All Saints Resort

17. The Weeping Willow Lodges

18. The Black Lion, Long Melford

19. The Riverside House Hotel

20. The Packhorse Inn

Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Best Western Priory Hotel

The Mill Hotel

The Jockey Club Rooms

The Crown Hotel

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Heritage Grange At Thurston

Hintlesham Hall Hotel

The Angel Hotel

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Abbey Gate

St Mary's Church

The Nutshell

Greene King Brewery

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

Frequently asked questions