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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

M
Michael
From
United Arab Emirates
The staff were great. Exceptionally helpful making further plans. The manager was great and very accommodating. Breakfast was very tasteful and more than enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
US$133
1 night, 2 adults

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

L
Lorenzo
From
Italy
The room was nice, bed confortable, all as expected for this level of hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,933 reviews
Price from
US$174.65
1 night, 2 adults

The North Hill Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

D
Dirk
From
Germany
The hotel is quite close to the city and offers everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable and staff is extremely friendly. We really felt welcome. Special thats to Julie, who was a wonderful and attentive host, providing lots of extra information on what to visit in the city and where to go for dinner. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,069 reviews
Price from
US$119.70
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

A
Angeline
From
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
The staff were absolutely lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,473 reviews
Price from
US$95.38
1 night, 2 adults

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.

S
Sarah
From
Bulgaria
Very clean, friendly and accommodating staff. Food was excellent, and everything was high quality. They even upgraded us to their luxury suite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
Price from
US$167.93
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

C
Crane
From
Australia
We arrived quite late at 7:30pm. The staff member on reception was very friendly and accommodating and advised that we had been upgraded to the newly renovated rooms as they had availability. The rooms were exceptionally clean, comfortable and well provisioned. I have been lucky enough to stay in a couple of fancy hotels, including Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and the rooms we had at Marks Tey were on a par and better than those hotel rooms. Excellent value for money for our last-minute booking. Menu looked tasty and great value, but we had already eaten so didn't try the food on this occasion.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviews
Price from
US$114.19
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.

J
Joachim
From
Germany
Newly renovated room on first floor. Friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,200 reviews
Price from
US$126.28
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

S
Stephen
From
Singapore
Exchanged room in St Nicholas for The George as the lift at St Nicholas broke down upon my arrival and I had to climb 3 storeys to reach my room. My wife is a kidney transplanted patient and has angiopasty done on her.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews
Price from
US$119.70
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.

A
Amanda
From
Italy
Cosy, comfortable accomodation conveniently situated near town centre. Will definitely stay again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,662 reviews
Price from
US$120.91
1 night, 2 adults

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....

P
Priestley
From
Australia
Room was spacious and very well presented. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was a bonus inclusion and was really nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews
Price from
US$78.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

    Situated 29 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester Town, modern, detached, guest house features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,255 reviews

    Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.

    From US$96.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, Quaint & Quirky House Colchester Town Centre offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree.

    From US$76.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Set in Colchester, in a historic building, 28 km from Freeport Braintree, Prince Cottage is a bed and breakfast with a garden and barbecue facilities.

  • Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Colchester Y5 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.49 per night
  • Situated in Hythe in the Essex region, Colchester Comfortable room y4 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$58.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Cosy in Colchester x5 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$72.04 per night
  • Set 27 km from Freeport Braintree, Free Parking WiFi Fresh linens x4 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$65.49 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Colchester and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews

    Located in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

    From US$126.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,309 reviews

    Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

    From US$153.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews

    Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.

    From US$182.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Situated in Lexden, near Colchester Castle, Yew Tree House, Bed & Breakfast in Colchester is a historic bed and breakfast that has a garden.

  • Flower

    Hotel in Colchester
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Flower has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Colchester, 28 km from Hedingham Castle.

    From US$158.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Mile End, 28 km from Hedingham Castle, Pine tree House has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    From US$104.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews

    Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.

    From US$228.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,805 reviews

    This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From US$129.11 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Colchester

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

    Ryegate House Colchester is situated in Colchester, 27 km from Freeport Braintree, 31 km from Hedingham Castle, and 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

    From US$120.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Situated in Colchester, the recently renovated 2 Bedroom Flat Ground Floor Town Centre Colchester features accommodation 28 km from Freeport Braintree and 33 km from Hedingham Castle.

    From US$181.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

    Offering city views, Two Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is an accommodation situated in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle and 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    One Bedroom Flat Town Centre Colchester is set in Colchester, 33 km from Hedingham Castle, 40 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 2.9 km from Colchester Castle.

    From US$161.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Cosy Central Colchester Home by Castle Park is located in Colchester, 30 km from Hedingham Castle, 38 km from Chelmsford Train Station, and 44 km from Hylands Park.

    From US$253.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

    Star Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town centre and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom.

    From US$114.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Offering river views, Riverview is an accommodation situated in Colchester, 3.8 km from Colchester Castle and 7.5 km from Colchester Zoo.

    From US$137.66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews

    Railway Sleeper Lodge offers clean, compact, and affordable accommodation just a 5-minute walk from Colchester Main Train Station.

    From US$86.52 per night

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What guests said about Colchester:

  • 4.0

    Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you...

    Alvento are very polite in their communication and when you call the help line and have properties in 27 locations in the UK ! The house itself was OK , but I was not impressed with the sparsity of equipment in the property, nor the service provided by the property host , I will only be leaving a 1 star review , and that is for the charming dressing table and stool in the master bedroom ,
    Guest review by
    Colin
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    We coincided with Oktoberfest weekend at the castle.

    We coincided with Oktoberfest weekend at the castle. A major annual event. Even ended up in the pub with everyone late in the evening, which was entertaining and good-natured. We walked around town earlier during the day and found great places to stop off and to eat… Recommend Colchester for a weekend visit
    Guest review by
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round...

    We only stayed overnight in Colchester and left round lunchtime, so didnt have much time to browse, but we went to a few places and walked round the park! We will come back again and visit the castle. The area around there looks beautiful, too!
    Guest review by
    wolfgang
    Germany
  • 10.0

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty.

    Colchester is a beautiful town with lots of historic beauty. We only had two nights here, but would definitely visit again for longer. The centre is great for shopping, with many pedestrianised streets, and a mix of well-known shops, street vendors and local independent businesses. It's really not that large, so it's easy to walk around. Our favourite locations were the Firstsite art gallery and cafe, the Curzon cinema (next door), the Minories art gallery and the castle park. We also easily found some great restaurants. There seemed to be loads of Italian restaurants, but we preferred the Vietnamese and Japanese places. Our favourite shops were Red Lion Books on the High Street and Bestdays Vintage on Eld Lane, for great coffee, vintage clothes and music chat with the staff.
    Guest review by
    Bob
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a...

    Colchester is great for a short weekend trip; it's not a large city, so everything is close by and it's easy to explore Colchester on foot. There are a range of different restaurants and pubs, to suit all needs. Add in places of historical interest such as the castle, and nature such as High Woods Country Park, and there's enough variety to keep busy for a few days. A historical tour is worth doing and the city has a nice relaxed atmosphere to it overall.
    Guest review by
    Mike Chagouri
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as...

    We really enjoyed the Colchester Castle and tour, as well as the historical sites around town , such as the water tower and Balkan Gate. The park was lovely and the Dutch quarter was interesting to see. Nearby, we had a great visit to Frinton where the beach is lovely. Also we travel.ed to Flatford Mill and had a smashing boat trip. It was easy to walk around the town. We ate at Wetherspoons ( The Playhouse) which was a novel venue and Wei's kitchen where the food and the host were great.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    United Kingdom

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  • From US$182.71 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,661 reviews
    Beautiful old building, we booked to stay here as we were in Colchester for a gig. The four poster bed room was really worth the price. Comfy bed, lovely hotel bar and friendly staff. My partner had a ghostly experience around 6am someone pulled the cover up over him to tuck him in but I was fast asleep. A friendly ghost though. Would definitely book and stay again. 20 min walk from town. This hotel is definitely gonna be a lovely memory with my partner 😌
    Guest review by
    Elise
    United Kingdom
  • From US$174.65 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,933 reviews
    Superb hotel, a few minutes walk from the centre of Colchester, maintaining a standard that would match any, anywhere. Clean, comfortable with a fully equipped bathroom. Breakfast was excellent with table service rather than buffet. Free secure parking in the grounds of the hotel. The hotel is excellent value for money.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    Netherlands
  • From US$154.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,200 reviews
    The hotel itself was lovely, the. staff who greeted us upon our arrival and helped us check in were so lovely! We stayed at this hotel because we had a visit to Colchester zoo (which is probably the best place ive ever been!!!) and out drive back was long so decided to book this hotel as it was close by!
    Guest review by
    Madison
    United Kingdom
  • From US$153.83 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,309 reviews
    A grand old hotel with lots of charm right in the heart of Colchester. The reception staff were super helpful and friendly and the room was lovely with a comfy bed and hot shower. The breakfast was absolutely delicious.
    Guest review by
    Jonty
    Australia
  • From US$141.47 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,069 reviews
    The staff were very welcoming, the hotel was clean and had all the necessary facilities. Location was in centre of Colchester near all the amenities.
    Guest review by
    Tina
    United Kingdom