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. Travelodge Swindon Central

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

AED 286

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Executive Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

2. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

Michael

AED 221

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

3. 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...

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AED 1,670

AED 2,225 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

4. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Roger

AED 293

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

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

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

5. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Steven

AED 221

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Standard Double Room, Roll-in Shower | Bed sheets

6. 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)

7. 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 270 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

8. 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

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Mark

AED 201

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Shared kitchen | Electric kettle

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

10. Oyo Studio @74

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

AED 1,673

AED 2,008 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

4.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Katie

AED 240

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

12. Cricklade House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Steven

AED 332

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

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

13. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

AED 385

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Exclusive Double Room, Ensuite ( Room 1, No 7even ) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board (on request)

14. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Declan

AED 318

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Family Room Sleeps 4 | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. Castle And Ball by Greene King Inns

16.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Paul

AED 203

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

16. The Foxham

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Steve

AED 450

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

17. The Green Dragon

16.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Daniel

AED 358

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

18. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

AED 203

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

19. Premier Inn Marlborough

17.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anthony

AED 213

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

8/10 Good

"Clean room, just a shame we couldn’t check in a little earlier than the 3pm. Good value"

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 70 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 70 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. Travelodge Swindon Central

2. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

3. OYO Bath Road Apartments

4. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

5. Village Hotel Swindon

6. Premier Inn Swindon Central

7. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

8. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

10. Oyo Studio @74

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

12. Cricklade House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

13. Bell at Ramsbury

14. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

15. Castle And Ball by Greene King Inns

16. The Foxham

17. The Green Dragon

18. Chiseldon House

19. Premier Inn Marlborough

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Leonardo 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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