The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon for 2026

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Our top choices for Museum of the Great Western Railway hotels

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michael

AED 221

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

"The communication was terrible, we only got the code for the apartment access after we called the owner a few times. Even after he had picked up and said he was sending it, he still didn’t and we had to call him back again. This was all last minute. We had originally booked to stay in the bigger apartment but the owner sent a message on the app to say he had double booked us and were we happy to stay in a smaller apartment with a shared kitchen rather than a private one. We accepted after he...

Anonymous traveler

AED 1,671

AED 2,227 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

South Swindon, 2.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Jenn

AED 275

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

4. Village Hotel Swindon

West Swindon, 2.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anonymous traveler

AED 222

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Double Room, Roll-in Shower | Bed sheets

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

Central Swindon North, 2.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Dave

AED 213

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

AED 225

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, travel crib, WiFi (free)

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Chaodi

AED 194

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. High Life Luxury Serviced Apartments

South Swindon, 2.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Frances

AED 1,181

AED 1,181 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Family House | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Family House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

9. Large 5 Bedroom House Terrace Parking

Walcot, 1.7 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Natalie

AED 584

AED 1,070 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

10. Travelodge Swindon Central

Queen's Park, 1.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

AED 274

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

11. Oyo Studio @74

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

AED 1,675

AED 2,010 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

12. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Mark

AED 209

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field) | Miscellaneous

13. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

AED 574

AED 689 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

14. The White Hart

Lower Stratton, 4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

AED 332

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually decorated

15. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

AED 394

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

16. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

AED 204

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

17. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Katherine

AED 201

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

John

AED 738

AED 886 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

19. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

West Swindon, 4.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Venus

AED 230

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leonardo Hotel Swindon	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 661 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Good location plenty of car parks nearby. Easy to get to everywhere we needed to be. Good clean hotel with friendly helpful staff"

Village Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"One night stay, all good, clean rooms snd beds good, good price. Will stay again"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, amenities, delicious foodstuffs"

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Central to food outlets. However it would have been nice to know that it costs £18 to park overnight. Additionally a small fridge in the room would be handy."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in a welcoming area of Swindon known for its beautiful lakeside setting and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 69 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Leonardo Hotel Swindon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museum of the Great Western Railway. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG and ibis budget Swindon Town Centre.

How many hotels are there close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of the Great Western Railway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Great Western Railway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Museum of the Great Western Railway.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

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What can I see and do near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Learn about local history at Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall. You can enjoy live performances at Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. Local parks like Coate Water Country Park, Lydiard Park, and Stanton Country Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Great Western Railway hotels

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4. Village Hotel Swindon

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

8. High Life Luxury Serviced Apartments

9. Large 5 Bedroom House Terrace Parking

10. Travelodge Swindon Central

11. Oyo Studio @74

12. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

13. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

14. The White Hart

15. Bell at Ramsbury

16. Chiseldon House

17. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

18. Wild Thyme & Honey

19. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Other attractions near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Swindon Designer Outlet

Heelis

ATBShop Skate Warehouse

Wyvern Theatre

Nigel Eady County Ground

Swindon Arts Centre

Rodbourne Cheney Library

Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge

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