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Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
Colchester
$81
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Star Anglia Hotel

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Colchester
$71
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester
$152
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
GreyFriars

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Colchester
$62
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
$72
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
St Nicholas Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
Colchester
$137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Wivenhoe House Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Colchester
$73
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

The Kings Arms Broad Green

The Kings Arms Broad Green
Broad Green
$68
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Kings Arms Broad Green

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
Colchester
$59
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester
$71
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
Colchester
$111
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Victory at Mersea

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Colchester
$69
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Essex Golf and Country Club

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel
Colchester
$66
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Brook Red Lion Hotel

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester
$77
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
Dutch Quarter
$99
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The George of Colchester

The Marlborough Dedham

The Marlborough Dedham
Colchester
$135
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Marlborough Dedham

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
Colchester
$137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester
Dutch Quarter
$88
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Ryegate House Colchester

The WoolPack Inn

The WoolPack Inn
Colchester
$110
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
The WoolPack Inn

Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Premier Inn Colchester - A12
Colchester
$59
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Premier Inn Colchester - A12
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Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
Colchester
$19 off
$86
per night
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Star Anglia Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
$27 off
$122
per night
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
St Nicholas Hotel

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Colchester
$44 off
$124
per night
$297 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester
$64 off
$289
per night
$693 total
includes taxes & fees
GreyFriars

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester
$118 off
$168
per night
$407 total
includes taxes & fees
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
Colchester
$57 off
$257
per night
$616 total
includes taxes & fees
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Apple Tree Lodges

Apple Tree Lodges
Colchester
$398
per night
$955 total
includes taxes & fees
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Apple Tree Lodges

Drapers Hotel

Drapers Hotel
Colchester
$10 off
$94
per night
$226 total
includes taxes & fees
Drapers Hotel

The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
Dutch Quarter
$36 off
$162
per night
$389 total
includes taxes & fees
The George of Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Colchester
$25 off
$114
per night
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Colchester
$48 off
$135
per night
$324 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Colchester
$57 off
$113
per night
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester
$97 off
$438
per night
$1,052 total
includes taxes & fees
GreyFriars

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
Colchester
$43 off
$195
per night
$468 total
includes taxes & fees
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
Colchester
$79 off
$225
per night
$540 total
includes taxes & fees
The Victory at Mersea

Apple Tree Lodges

Apple Tree Lodges
Colchester
$270
per night
$647 total
includes taxes & fees
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Apple Tree Lodges

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
$9 off
$80
per night
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
St Nicholas Hotel

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
Colchester
$22 off
$198
per night
$237 total
includes taxes & fees
GreyFriars

Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
Colchester
$12 off
$106
per night
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Star Anglia Hotel

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester
$33 off
$95
per night
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
Colchester
$20 off
$183
per night
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
Colchester
$9 off
$83
per night
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
Colchester
$27 off
$245
per night
$294 total
includes taxes & fees
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Drapers Hotel

Drapers Hotel
Colchester
$5 off
$96
per night
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Drapers Hotel

Birds Farm

Birds Farm
Colchester
$34 off
$304
per night
$365 total
includes taxes & fees
Birds Farm

The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
Dutch Quarter
$14 off
$127
per night
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
The George of Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Colchester
$11 off
$103
per night
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Colchester
$71
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Colchester
$62
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Colchester
$69
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Essex Golf and Country Club

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
Colchester
$134
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa
Colchester
$303
$364 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Talbooth House & Spa

Birds Farm

Birds Farm
Colchester
$213
$255 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Birds Farm

The Brambles

The Brambles
Colchester
The Brambles

The Stables

The Stables
Colchester
$567
$681 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Stables

The Granary

The Granary
Colchester
$567
$681 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Granary
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Top neighborhoods in Colchester

Dutch Quarter

The Dutch Quarter neighborhood is loved for its restaurants and castle, and has lots of things to do and see including firstsite.

Top landmarks in Colchester

A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Colchester Castle Park in the heart of Colchester. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.
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An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.

Colchester Zoo

9.2/10 (85 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming, both located nearby.
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A white house with a red roof by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Flatford Mill

9.4/10 (15 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Flatford Mill— just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central East Bergholt.
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A field of purple crocus flowers in a forest.

Beth Chatto Garden

9.2/10 (9 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Beth Chatto Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Elmstead Market. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Colchester Castle Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh, both nearby.
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A large, historic brick building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Layer Marney Tower

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Layer Marney Tower— just one of the monuments in central Layer Marney.
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A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Colchester Town Hall— just one of the monuments in central Colchester.
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A historic brick building with a large tree in front, a modern glass structure labeled 'Mercury Theatre', and a statue on top of the glass structure.

Mercury Theatre

8.8/10 (9 reviews)
If you’re after a show while in the center of Colchester, you might want to get tickets at Mercury Theatre. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre are both a short walk away.
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Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum should make your list of places to visit, located 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from central Coggeshall. If you like Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, you'll love Colchester Castle Park and Braintree Public Gardens, both just a short drive away.
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Learn more about Colchester

Notable for its castle, Colchester features attractions such as Colchester Town Hall and Colchester Castle Museum. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Mercury Theatre and Colchester Castle Park.

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Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"A Very good, clean hotel."
Sanjeev 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for an early morning flight from Stansted. They have breakfast ready from 4am so you can grab a quick bite on the way to the departure gates. Easy, no fuss clean hotel stay near the hotel."
Jonathan 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Easy to find just the A120 near the A12 Spacious parking Large gardens Automatic doors to enter Massive foyer On ground level throughout Big rooms with fine curtaining En-suite with bath Nice snacks and drinks Beautiful bedding Excellent lighting Chairs and desk "
Melvyn 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly located with super helpful staff."
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
St Nicholas Hotel
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel. Clean, welcoming staff, loads of amenities and great food."
Iain 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Essex Golf and Country Club
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good
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Richard 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Simple, easy, cosy stay, in a nice part of town too!"
Iain 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Star Anglia Hotel
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay Very clean, staff cheerful and helpful. "
Steve 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good
"For the price very happy with the hotel. The room size was impressive. Only downside. Toilet had a drip."
ALEXANDER 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Colchester?
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If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Colchester, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where should I consider staying in Colchester if I'm looking for an affordable accommodation?
An inexpensive option worth considering is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG.
Where can I stay in Colchester if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 105 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 73 apartments or 88 cottages.
What will the weather in Colchester be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Colchester are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 42°F. The rainiest months are October and December.
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