The Best Hotels Closest to firstsite in Colchester for 2026

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

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

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

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

1. GreyFriars

0.4 km from firstsite

Mark

AED 510

AED 612 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 multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' and a brick facade.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.1 km from firstsite

Patricia

AED 207

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

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

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.4 km from firstsite

Johnny

AED 269

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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, < 0.1 km from firstsite

Norman

AED 264

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.

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

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Dave

AED 457

AED 548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

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

6. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.2 km from firstsite

Michelle

AED 244

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

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.

7. St Nicholas Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Ana Sofia

AED 272

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

8. Star Anglia Hotel

0.6 km from firstsite

Iain

AED 260

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

9. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Jacob

AED 238

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

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

10. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from firstsite

Linda

AED 378

AED 454 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

11. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10.7 km from firstsite

Sharon

AED 383

AED 460 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 hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.7 km from firstsite

Jennifer

AED 444

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

13. Talbooth House & Spa

9.1 km from firstsite

Alan

AED 801

AED 961 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

14. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.8 km from firstsite

Steve

AED 487

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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.

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

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

19.1 km from firstsite

Caroline

AED 219

AED 263 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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 room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

16. Noble Goose Rooms

14.9 km from firstsite

Antony

AED 552

AED 662 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

17. The Marquis

15.5 km from firstsite

Graham

AED 883

AED 1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

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.

18. The Victory at Mersea

12.8 km from firstsite

Roger

AED 347

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An open door leading to a covered outdoor patio with a white table and chairs, a garden view, and a decorative chandelier.

A building with ivy-covered walls and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

A large, ivy-covered building with a well-manicured lawn and neatly trimmed hedges.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Milsoms

9.1 km from firstsite

stephen

AED 576

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a television.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

20. The WoolPack Inn

14.6 km from firstsite

Richard

AED 556

AED 667 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to firstsite

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 713 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
Colchester Boutique Hotel	8.6 Excellent 284 reviews	View

Top firstsite 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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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. : )"

Other attractions near firstsite

A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 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.

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A grand hall with ornate columns, a large organ, and a high, blue ceiling.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

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

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A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Natural History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hollytrees Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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A red brick building with large windows and a white door.

The Minories Galleries

You can study the exhibits at The Minories Galleries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Colchester Castle Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Colchester. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Colchester Visitor Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Lion Walk Church is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around firstsite?

Firstsite 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 88 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to firstsite?

Adjacent to firstsite, 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 The North Hill Hotel, Colchester.

How many hotels can I expect to find near firstsite?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from firstsite.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to firstsite.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near firstsite or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near firstsite?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum, and Hollytrees Museum. Explore landmarks like 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 firstsite hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

6. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

7. St Nicholas Hotel

8. Star Anglia Hotel

9. Brook Red Lion Hotel

10. The George of Colchester

11. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. Talbooth House & Spa

14. Wivenhoe House Hotel

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

16. Noble Goose Rooms

17. The Marquis

18. The Victory at Mersea

19. Milsoms

20. The WoolPack Inn

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Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Cottage in the centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

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

Other attractions near firstsite

Colchester Castle Park

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Natural History Museum

Hollytrees Museum

The Minories Galleries

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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