The Best Hotels Closest to Colchester Natural History Museum in Colchester for 2026

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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

1. GreyFriars

0.2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Mark

AED 527

AED 633 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Patricia

AED 211

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious dining area with round tables and red chairs, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.6 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Johnny

AED 276

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.4 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Norman

AED 263

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Darrell

AED 219

AED 263 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Dave

AED 506

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Michelle

AED 243

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

< 0.1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Ana Sofia

AED 277

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.9 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Iain

AED 266

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Jacob

AED 235

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

11. Zen Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

2.4 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

AED 284

AED 603 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

12. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Linda

AED 377

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Sharon

AED 419

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

14. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

16 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Jennifer

AED 443

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Natasha

AED 466

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

16. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

18.8 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Caroline

AED 218

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

15.1 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Antony

AED 376

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a sunset in the background, and a clear sky.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

18. The Victory at Mersea

12.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Roger

AED 365

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

19. The WoolPack Inn

14.7 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Richard

AED 350

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A spa area with multiple massage chairs, a fireplace, and a wall of bookshelves.

20. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

18.5 km from Colchester Natural History Museum

Katherine

AED 672

AED 807 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Colchester Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 710 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.6 Excellent 48 reviews	View

Top Colchester Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"The ground floor bar and entrance is lovely but that theme didn't follow to the rooms. Perhaps I should have paid for a better room but I was hoping for the same vibe upstairs. Rather than sleek and quirky it was more student basic in my opinion. The paint on the ceiling in the bedroom and the bathroom were peeling off and there was black on the ceiling above the shower. The room was functional. However the team were polite, friendly and efficient and instead of working in my room I worked downstairs in the relaxed bar area. I didn't have breakfast but when I checked out a couple were having what looked and smelled like I lovely cooked breakfast! I would stay again but would go for an upgrade room and hope it was more like those in the pictures."

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

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Sleek & Exquisite 3 Bedroom Home

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and comfortable property, near to city center. Owner was very responsive."

Cottage in the centre

8/10 Good

"Very nice cottage in ideal location for the town centre. Check in was smooth and the cottage was very clean and tidy. My husband and I stayed with our adult son who was house hunting in Colchester. It might not be suitable for someone with poor mobility as the stairs were very narrow and steep and the bathroom was downstairs, but it was fine for us. Also very well equipped. Leaving a brolly would have been useful as we got caught in a shower walking to the car park...!"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

10/10 Excellent

"Old Carriage House converted into a wonderful apartment. We loved the location of this stay. We were just a short walk down from Colchester Castle and High Street, where we could find a wide range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. The city centre train station was just a short walk away as well. Thank you to our host for the awesome check-in and also for the lift to the "other" train station for our trip back into London. If we are ever in the Colchester area again, we will definitely stay here again. : )"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colchester Natural History Museum?

Colchester Natural History Museum is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Colchester Natural History Museum?

Adjacent to Colchester Natural History Museum, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and GreyFriars.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Colchester Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colchester Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colchester Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Colchester Natural History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colchester Natural History Museum?

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What can I see and do near Colchester Natural History Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower, and Roman Circus House. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Colchester Natural History Museum hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8. St Nicholas Hotel

9. Star Anglia Hotel

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

11. Zen Studio in Colchester - Perfect for Couples

12. The George of Colchester

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. The Victory at Mersea

19. The WoolPack Inn

20. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

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Top Colchester Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Sleek & Exquisite 3 Bedroom Home

Cottage in the centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

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The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Castle Park

Colchester Town Hall

firstsite

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Colchester Castle Museum

Lion Walk Church

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