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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 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 The Athenaeum

Mark

AED 592

AED 711 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a menu board, and a wine rack.

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Athenaeum

Phil

AED 402

AED 483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window.

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

A church with a tall spire silhouetted against a sunset.

3. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Paul

AED 437

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange velvet armchair, and two marble coffee tables.

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

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

4. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Donna

AED 740

AED 888 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 brick building with multiple windows, a pathway, and a grassy area.

5. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

AED 211

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

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

6. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Claire

AED 283

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, white tablecloths, and gold chair sashes.

7. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.9 km from The Athenaeum

kee

AED 313

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

8. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Denise

AED 400

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a skylight, wooden walls, and various hanging planters with plants.

A bar with wooden cabinets, multiple beer taps, and a variety of bottles.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden tables and chairs, and a variety of framed pictures on the walls.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a black umbrella, and a blue fence covered in greenery.

9. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Timothy

AED 342

AED 410 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.

10. The Westgate

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Will

AED 445

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.8 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

A room with a grey armchair, a floral pillow, a mirror, and a wall with a nature-themed wallpaper.

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

12. Elveden Inn

16.2 km from The Athenaeum

Jacqueline

AED 508

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

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

A brick building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small garden area with plants and outdoor seating.

13. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

CAROLINE

AED 472

AED 567 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

The entrance to Weaver's House Spa, featuring a wooden facade, stone steps, and a glass door.

14. The Swan Hotel

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

Sian

AED 630

AED 756 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a customer holding a cocktail, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

15. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Stephanie

AED 487

AED 681 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

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

16. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from The Athenaeum

Kirsty

AED 561

AED 674 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a glass bedside table, and a large mirror.

17. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.6 km from The Athenaeum

Dave

AED 482

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A brick building with a sign reading "Riverside".

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

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

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 The Athenaeum

Dana

AED 304

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A traditional half-timbered building with multiple windows, a visible chimney, and a sign with a bull symbol.

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

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

19. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

18.5 km from The Athenaeum

Jon

AED 291

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.

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

20. The Packhorse Inn

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

John

AED 408

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns	9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 390 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 704 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Priory Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel very clean and lovely staff. Well priced and breakfast is brilliant plenty of everything from cooked to cereals and all in-between. Really relaxing."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and very helpful friendly staff. I booked a classic room which was spacious and nicely presented. Appreciated the addition of room service after a long journey and a well presented breakfast the next morning. Exceeded my expectations actually"

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Bar seating area very comfortable. Breakfast excelleny"

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"

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 The Athenaeum

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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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds when you take a trip to St Edmundsbury Cathedral. 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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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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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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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to 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 The Athenaeum?

The Athenaeum 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.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Athenaeum?

Adjacent to The Athenaeum, 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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near The Athenaeum?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Athenaeum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Athenaeum.

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

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What can I see and do near The Athenaeum?

Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyse's Hall Museum, and Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey, and Ickworth House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Theatre Royal and The Apex.

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Our top choices for The Athenaeum hotels

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

3. The Old Cannon Brewery

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 Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

9. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

10. The Westgate

11. Church Farmhouse B & B

12. Elveden Inn

13. The Guinness Arms

14. The Swan Hotel

15. The Weeping Willow Lodges

16. All Saints Resort

17. The Black Lion, Long Melford

18. The Riverside House Hotel

19. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

20. The Packhorse Inn

Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Top The Athenaeum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Priory Hotel

The Angel Hotel

The Mill Hotel

The Crown Hotel

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Three Kings

The Swan Hotel

The Gig House, Stowupland

Other attractions near The Athenaeum

Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Abbey Gate

St Mary's Church

The Nutshell

Greene King Brewery

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

Frequently asked questions