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The Blue Anchor Feering
The Blue Anchor Feering

Inn

13.4 km to the city centre
132 Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.8

The comfortable 3-star The Blue Anchor Feering Hotel Colchester includes comfortable rooms nearly a 10-minute ride from National Trust Grange Barn. This Colchester hotel offers 5 rooms plus a private…

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US$ 112 per one night

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Brook Red Lion Hotel
Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn

100 m to the city centre
High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1055 reviews)

6.8

The 3-star Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester is located about a 5-minute stroll from sunken garden, offering 24 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this Colchester…

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US$ 78 per one night

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel

1.2 km to the city centre
East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1447 reviews)

7.8

Providing 38 rooms, the award-winning Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Colchester is nestled around 10 minutes' walk from River Colne. The 3-star hotel features a shared lounge and a golf course…

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US$ 85 per one night

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel

4.5 km to the city centre
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1477 reviews)

7.6

Located 4.4 km from Xtreme Gaming, the 3-star Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is directly on the outskirts of Colchester and 10 minutes by car from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Guests will…

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US$ 67 per one night

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

Hotel

7 km to the city centre
Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(2476 reviews)

8

Offering air-conditioned rooms and high-speed Internet access in public areas, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg is around 10 minutes by car from The Munnings Art Museum and around 3…

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US$ 60 per one night

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St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel

100 m to the city centre
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(759 reviews)

7.6

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester, located an 18-minute walk from Aqua Springs Day Spa, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel provides guests with a coffee bar and comfortable rooms with views of the…

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US$ 72 per one night

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The Courthouse Inn
The Courthouse Inn

Hotel

9.2 km to the city centre
Harwich Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(430 reviews)

9

A 10-minute ride from St Mary the Virgin, The Courthouse Inn Colchester offers an à la carte restaurant on site. You will find a restaurant at the hotel.

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US$ 131 per one night

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The Railway Sleeper Lodge
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre
Bergholt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(463 reviews)

8

Located within 20 minutes' walk of Highwoods Country Park, the 3-star The Railway Sleeper Lodge Colchester hotel offers compact rooms within a 6-km distance of the top family-friendly place like the…

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US$ 118 per one night

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Sunrise Studio
Sunrise Studio

Bed & Breakfast

7.9 km to the city centre
Woodburn, Ardleigh Road, Dedham, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(186 reviews)

9

Guests of the comfortable Sunrise Studio Colchester hotel can visit the grade I listed Willy Lott's Cottage, situated about a 10-minute drive away.

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US$ 75 per one night

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Cuckoo Rooms
Cuckoo Rooms

Guest house

300 m to the city centre
12A Short Wyre Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(218 reviews)

8.2

Featuring a terrace with a sitting area, the comfortable 3-star Cuckoo Rooms Colchester hotel is merely 5 minutes on foot from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Boasting an à la carte restaurant…

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US$ 199 per one night

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The Blue Anchor Feering

Inn

13.4 km to the city centre

132 Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.8

The comfortable 3-star The Blue Anchor Feering Hotel Colchester includes comfortable rooms nearly a 10-minute ride from National Trust Grange Barn. This Colchester hotel offers 5 rooms plus a private…

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US$ 112 per one night

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Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn

100 m to the city centre

High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1055 reviews)

6.8

The 3-star Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester is located about a 5-minute stroll from sunken garden, offering 24 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this Colchester…

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US$ 78 per one night

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel

1.2 km to the city centre

East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1447 reviews)

7.8

Providing 38 rooms, the award-winning Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Colchester is nestled around 10 minutes' walk from River Colne. The 3-star hotel features a shared lounge and a golf course…

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US$ 85 per one night

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel

4.5 km to the city centre

A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1477 reviews)

7.6

Located 4.4 km from Xtreme Gaming, the 3-star Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is directly on the outskirts of Colchester and 10 minutes by car from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Guests will…

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US$ 67 per one night

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

Hotel

7 km to the city centre

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(2476 reviews)

Offering air-conditioned rooms and high-speed Internet access in public areas, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg is around 10 minutes by car from The Munnings Art Museum and around 3…

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US$ 60 per one night

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St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel

100 m to the city centre

High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(759 reviews)

7.6

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester, located an 18-minute walk from Aqua Springs Day Spa, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel provides guests with a coffee bar and comfortable rooms with views of the…

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US$ 72 per one night

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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel

9.2 km to the city centre

Harwich Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(430 reviews)

A 10-minute ride from St Mary the Virgin, The Courthouse Inn Colchester offers an à la carte restaurant on site. You will find a restaurant at the hotel.

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US$ 131 per one night

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The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre

Bergholt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(463 reviews)

Located within 20 minutes' walk of Highwoods Country Park, the 3-star The Railway Sleeper Lodge Colchester hotel offers compact rooms within a 6-km distance of the top family-friendly place like the…

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US$ 118 per one night

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Sunrise Studio

Bed & Breakfast

7.9 km to the city centre

Woodburn, Ardleigh Road, Dedham, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(186 reviews)

Guests of the comfortable Sunrise Studio Colchester hotel can visit the grade I listed Willy Lott's Cottage, situated about a 10-minute drive away.

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US$ 75 per one night

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Cuckoo Rooms

Guest house

300 m to the city centre

12A Short Wyre Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(218 reviews)

8.2

Featuring a terrace with a sitting area, the comfortable 3-star Cuckoo Rooms Colchester hotel is merely 5 minutes on foot from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Boasting an à la carte restaurant…

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US$ 199 per one night

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The Blue Anchor Feering
The Blue Anchor Feering

Inn

13.4 km to the city centre
132 Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.8

The comfortable 3-star The Blue Anchor Feering Hotel Colchester includes comfortable rooms nearly a 10-minute ride from National Trust Grange Barn. This Colchester hotel offers 5 rooms plus a private…

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US$ 112 per one night

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Brook Red Lion Hotel
Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn

100 m to the city centre
High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1055 reviews)

6.8

The 3-star Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester is located about a 5-minute stroll from sunken garden, offering 24 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this Colchester…

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US$ 78 per one night

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel

1.2 km to the city centre
East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1447 reviews)

7.8

Providing 38 rooms, the award-winning Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Colchester is nestled around 10 minutes' walk from River Colne. The 3-star hotel features a shared lounge and a golf course…

starts from

US$ 85 per one night

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel

4.5 km to the city centre
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(1477 reviews)

7.6

Located 4.4 km from Xtreme Gaming, the 3-star Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is directly on the outskirts of Colchester and 10 minutes by car from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Guests will…

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US$ 67 per one night

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

Hotel

7 km to the city centre
Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(2476 reviews)

8

Offering air-conditioned rooms and high-speed Internet access in public areas, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg is around 10 minutes by car from The Munnings Art Museum and around 3…

starts from

US$ 60 per one night

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St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel

100 m to the city centre
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(759 reviews)

7.6

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester, located an 18-minute walk from Aqua Springs Day Spa, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel provides guests with a coffee bar and comfortable rooms with views of the…

starts from

US$ 72 per one night

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The Courthouse Inn
The Courthouse Inn

Hotel

9.2 km to the city centre
Harwich Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(430 reviews)

9

A 10-minute ride from St Mary the Virgin, The Courthouse Inn Colchester offers an à la carte restaurant on site. You will find a restaurant at the hotel.

starts from

US$ 131 per one night

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The Railway Sleeper Lodge
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Guest house

1.1 km to the city centre
Bergholt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Good

(463 reviews)

8

Located within 20 minutes' walk of Highwoods Country Park, the 3-star The Railway Sleeper Lodge Colchester hotel offers compact rooms within a 6-km distance of the top family-friendly place like the…

starts from

US$ 118 per one night

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Sunrise Studio
Sunrise Studio

Bed & Breakfast

7.9 km to the city centre
Woodburn, Ardleigh Road, Dedham, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(186 reviews)

9

Guests of the comfortable Sunrise Studio Colchester hotel can visit the grade I listed Willy Lott's Cottage, situated about a 10-minute drive away.

starts from

US$ 75 per one night

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Cuckoo Rooms
Cuckoo Rooms

Guest house

300 m to the city centre
12A Short Wyre Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

Excellent

(218 reviews)

8.2

Featuring a terrace with a sitting area, the comfortable 3-star Cuckoo Rooms Colchester hotel is merely 5 minutes on foot from Colchester's Natural History Museum. Boasting an à la carte restaurant…

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US$ 199 per one night

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Hotels in Colchester

In Colchester, travelers will find a diverse array of 211 hotels, primarily located in the bustling High Street and serene Roman Hill districts. Options abound, from the cozy comfort of 3-star hotels averaging £80/night to the luxury of 5-star establishments averaging £180/night. Recently, a few sophisticated boutique hotels have sprung up, charming visitors with modern amenities and a touch of historical flair. Explore and book the ideal stay through our platform for a seamless experience.

Where to stay in Colchester - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Hotel Name

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Marks Tey Hotel

* Roman Hill is close to family-oriented attractions like Colchester Zoo and Highwoods Country Park.

* The area offers plenty of parks and play areas for children to enjoy.

* Hotels such as Marks Tey Hotel offer family-friendly amenities and spacious rooms.

Families will find the Roman Hill district ideal for their stay.

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

* High Street provides easy access to transport links and the business district, making commuting effortless.

* There are numerous dining options and cafes perfect for quick meetings or business lunches.

* The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers convenient business facilities.

Business travelers should consider staying in High Street.

St Nicholas Hotel

* The district is bustling with activity, providing many opportunities to explore local history and galleries.

* There are plenty of quaint coffee shops and boutiques for a quiet afternoon.

* St Nicholas Hotel offers a safe and cozy environment for solo guests.

Solo travelers will appreciate the cultural richness of High Street.

Wivenhoe House Hotel

* Wivenhoe's picturesque river views and charming houses create a romantic ambiance.

* The area's tranquil setting is ideal for serene walks and intimate dinners.

* Wivenhoe House Hotel is known for its picturesque surroundings and elegant rooms.

Couples on a romantic getaway should explore Wivenhoe.

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

* Roman Hill offers several budget-friendly hotels that provide excellent value.

* The district is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to explore without high travel expenses.

* Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers affordable rates without compromising comfort.

Budget travelers should look to the affordable accommodations in Roman Hill.

Colchester Tips You Must Know

* Book your hotel a few months in advance for the best deals, especially outside the summer months and late autumn when prices rise due to holidays.

* Peak tourist season is during summer and the Colchester Film Festival; early booking is crucial to avoid premium rates during these times.

* Trains from London to Colchester take about an hour, with fares around $15. Local buses are frequent and cost-efficient at roughly $3 per ride.

* Save money by enjoying lunch specials at local eateries and seeking out attractions with combined entry tickets or group discounts.

* While Colchester is generally safe, exercise caution in less populated areas of Roman Hill after dark.

Frequently asked question

Do any hotels in Colchester offer stunning views for guests?

Greyfriars Hotel offers beautiful views of the historic cityscape from its elegant rooms.

Which hotels in Colchester provide easy access to local attractions?

The George Hotel is centrally located, within walking distance to Colchester Castle and the Natural History Museum.

Can any hotels in Colchester offer adventurous activities nearby?

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is near local parks that are great for hiking and nature walks.

What is the best time to book hotels in Colchester for a beachside holiday?

Hotels are best booked during late spring through early autumn when beach access is most enjoyable.

Which Colchester hotels are known for excellent dining experiences?

Marks Tey Hotel is celebrated for its exquisite dining experience, featuring locally sourced ingredients.

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Where to stay in Colchester - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Colchester Tips You Must Know

Frequently asked question

Do any hotels in Colchester offer stunning views for guests?

Which hotels in Colchester provide easy access to local attractions?

Can any hotels in Colchester offer adventurous activities nearby?

What is the best time to book hotels in Colchester for a beachside holiday?

Which Colchester hotels are known for excellent dining experiences?