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A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with a wooden raised bed and a stone wall.

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Mark

AED 547

AED 656 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a large metal structure.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a chair.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a lamp, and a standing fan.

A church with a tall spire silhouetted against a sunset.

2. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.7 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Paul

AED 437

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A dining area with brick walls, a table with chairs, a blue hanging light, and a window with a view of the outside.

A traditional white building with multiple windows, a signboard listing amenities like rooms, garden, cask ales, and all-day dining.

A cozy lounge area with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large mirror.

3. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.2 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Denise

AED 400

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A window with a view of a castle-like structure with stone walls and a gate.

A bathroom with a copper bathtub, wooden flooring, and patterned walls.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

4. The Angel Hotel

0.1 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Donna

AED 720

AED 864 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with seating, a check-in counter, a television, and a wall mural.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

5. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Jacqueline

AED 210

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a stack of white towels.

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps including Guinness and Carling, shelves with bottles, and two large mirrors.

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Claire

AED 261

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

2 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

kee

AED 313

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.

A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

8. The Westgate

0.3 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Will

AED 445

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor breakfast setup with wicker chairs, a glass table, a brick wall, and a door.

A bathroom with a radiator, a gold bathtub, and patterned tiles.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

A conservatory with a glass roof, two tables with floral tablecloths, and chairs.

9. The Mill - Long Melford

18.1 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Jonathan

AED 457

AED 548 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional building with a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A room with a wooden staircase, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A traditional dining room with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a variety of table settings including a fruit bowl, plates, and cutlery.

A garden with blooming flowers, a lawn, and a traditional building with a tiled roof.

10. Greyhound Cottage

16.9 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Terry

AED 655

AED 655 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A dining table set for a meal with plates, cutlery, and a bowl of fruit.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a chair, a green sofa, and a patterned rug.

A white door with black trim, a black sign reading "CHURCH FARMHOUSE B&B," and two wall-mounted lanterns.

11. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.8 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Jacqueline

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a sofa, a chair, a wooden dresser, and a lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a brick wall in the background.

A swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by a brick patio.

A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps, leading to a second floor.

12. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Sian

AED 610

AED 732 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

13. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

CAROLINE

AED 470

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a stone-tiled floor.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

The Elveden Inn entrance with a stone facade, white trim, and a sign above the door.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a framed bird artwork on the wall, and a wall with a leafy pattern.

14. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Jacqueline

AED 505

AED 606 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by string lights and umbrellas.

An aerial view of a historic building with a large courtyard, a river, and surrounding greenery.

A round wooden table with breakfast items including bread, eggs, and orange juice.

A room with a large window, a bench with floral cushions, and a view of a parking area and trees.

15. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.6 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Dave

AED 482

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and walls with the text "THE HEALTH HUB".

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

16. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Kirsty

AED 486

AED 583 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, leather chairs, and a dining table.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a patterned wallpaper.

A bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottled beverages, and a menu board.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a patterned sofa.

17. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

18.5 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Sandra

AED 274

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A brick building with a sign reading "Riverside".

A formal dining area with round tables set for a meal, adorned with white tablecloths and glassware.

A grand staircase with ornate railings, a patterned carpet, and a green plant in a vase.

A spacious outdoor area with multiple tables and chairs arranged on a grassy lawn, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

18. The Riverside House Hotel

17.8 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Dana

AED 304

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a grassy area, with buildings and trees in the background.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a shower area.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

19. The Packhorse Inn

15.8 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

John

AED 406

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

A bar with copper beer taps labeled with various beer names and percentages.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, umbrellas, and a garden setting.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, chairs, and a bottle of wine on the table.

20. The Bull Inn

16.5 km from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Diego

AED 303

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 390 reviews	View
The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns	9.0 Wonderful 152 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 703 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View

Top St Edmundsbury Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Best Western Priory Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, very good. No air conditioning though."

The Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I did not use the bar or have a breakfast this time but bar looked good and all staff i spoke to were great. The room was very clean very comfortable, will use again"

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"Cheap for room, friendly staff, good choice for food at hotel, good choice or pubs and shops around hotel"

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay, can’t wait to return in December"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, great location."

Three Kings

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff and very good food, Very clean room and comfy bed. Enjoyed it!!"

The Swan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely historical hotel. Great facilities and very professional staff."

The Gig House, Stowupland

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful house in a stunning location - everything you need close by and the walled garden is just amazing . "

Other attractions near St Edmundsbury Cathedral

A historic stone gate with a flag, arched entrance, and Gothic architectural details.

Abbey Gardens

9.4/10 (80 reviews)

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

9.6/10 (92 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Athenaeum

8.6/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting The Athenaeum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to The Abbey Gate. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Mary's Church. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Greene King Brewery

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a visit to Greene King Brewery. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Nutshell

After visiting The Nutshell, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Theatre Royal

9.4/10 (16 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Theatre Royal, a storied theater in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Edmundsbury Cathedral?

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is located in a historic area of Bury St Edmunds known for its picturesque gardens and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 45 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to St Edmundsbury Cathedral?

Adjacent to St Edmundsbury Cathedral, The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good option is Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds, located just 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near St Edmundsbury Cathedral?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St Edmundsbury Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St Edmundsbury Cathedral?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near St Edmundsbury Cathedral, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near St Edmundsbury Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the collections at Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyse's Hall Museum, and Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum. Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Ickworth House, and The Abbey Gate are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Theatre Royal and The Apex.

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Our top choices for St Edmundsbury Cathedral hotels

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

2. The Old Cannon Brewery

3. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

4. The Angel Hotel

5. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

8. The Westgate

9. The Mill - Long Melford

10. Greyhound Cottage

11. Church Farmhouse B & B

12. The Swan Hotel

13. The Guinness Arms

14. Elveden Inn

15. The Black Lion, Long Melford

16. All Saints Resort

17. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

18. The Riverside House Hotel

19. The Packhorse Inn

20. The Bull Inn

Compare popular hotels close to St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Top St Edmundsbury Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Best Western Priory Hotel

The Crown Hotel

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

The Angel Hotel

Three Kings

The Swan Hotel

The Gig House, Stowupland

Other attractions near St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

The Athenaeum

The Abbey Gate

St Mary's Church

Greene King Brewery

The Nutshell

Theatre Royal

Frequently asked questions