Colchester

Travel Guide

Colchester showing signage and markets as well as a large group of people
Layer Marney Tower showing heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements
Beth Chatto Garden which includes a garden and forests
Colchester which includes interior views, heritage elements and an administrative buidling
Layer Marney Tower featuring heritage architecture
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4 out of 5
London Road, Colchester, England
The price is AED 289 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 289
AED 346 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (961 reviews)
"Loved our stay, there were some doggies left in their rooms barking near ours but overall the hotel was beautiful"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3 out of 5
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England
The price is AED 272 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
AED 272
AED 327 total
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely and helpful staff!"

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
St Nicholas Hotel
St Nicholas Hotel
3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England
The price is AED 322 per night from May 23 to May 24
AED 322
AED 386 total
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (691 reviews)
"The rooms have no Air Conditioning so it was very hot and very uncomfortable to sleep. And the Road works next to the hotel ruins the mornings if you wanted lien."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

St Nicholas Hotel
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Colchester Studio Suites
Colchester Studio Suites
3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Dutch Quarter are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"The facilities were really good and everything was clean and tidy. The manger was super helpful"

Reviewed on 27 February 2025

Colchester Studio Suites
Birds Farm
Birds Farm
3 out of 5
School Lane, Colchester, England
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"We really enjoy our stay at the farm. The location is very convenient, in a quiet spot but close to a well connected road. Our duplex had everything we needed for a short stay including a well equipped kitchen when and bathroom with toiletries. We took advantage of the amenities of the farm including ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Birds Farm
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
4 out of 5
Colchester
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories ...
2-bed Apartment in Colchester
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Colchester Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

Colchester Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Colchester Zoo during your trip to Colchester? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Colchester Zoo
Colchester Castle Park showing a castle and heritage architecture

Colchester Castle Park

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Colchester Castle Park, a lovely green space in Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Colchester Castle Park
Flatford Mill

Flatford Mill

Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Flatford Mill
Colchester showing heritage architecture

Colchester Town Hall

5/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Colchester Town Hall. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Colchester Town Hall
Layer Marney Tower featuring heritage elements, a park and heritage architecture

Layer Marney Tower

Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Layer Marney Tower. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Layer Marney Tower
Beth Chatto Garden which includes a park, wildflowers and flowers

Beth Chatto Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden, a lovely green space in Elmstead Market. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Beth Chatto Garden

Reviews of Colchester

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Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s a very nice small town with pleasant people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lovely area with rich history.

4/5 - Good

Denise&Kerry

Underrated historical town founded by Roman emperor Claudius in 43 CE.