# Hotels and B&Bs near Colchester Castle Museum — 19 within 3 miles (2026)

> 19 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of Colchester Castle Museum in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is St Nicholas Hotel, under 0.2 miles away. 2 accept dogs.

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19 within 3 miles · nearest first

**In short:** 19 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of Colchester Castle Museum in Colchester, Essex. The nearest is St Nicholas Hotel, under 0.2 miles away. 2 accept dogs.

Updated 30 August 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Colchester Castle Museum](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/colchester-castle-museum)

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[under 0.2 miles Colchester St Nicholas Hotel ★ 3.8 (257) A straightforward hotel on Colchester's High Street, minutes from Colchester Castle, with en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/st-nicholas-hotel) [under 0.2 miles Colchester The George of Colchester ★ 4.1 (1,151) A 47-room hotel on Colchester's High Street, close to the castle and Roman Theatre, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-george-of-colchester) [under 0.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome GreyFriars ★ 4.5 (1,051) A High Street hotel in central Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, mixing historic character with modern comforts and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/greyfriars) [under 0.2 miles Colchester · Dogs welcome Brook Red Lion Hotel ★ 3.7 (444) A 24-room hotel on Colchester's High Street with an indoor pool, spa and gym alongside the usual bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/brook-red-lion-hotel) [0.2 miles Colchester Baye House ★ 4.7 (48) Guest accommodation on West Stockwell Street in Colchester, Essex, a short walk from Colchester Castle and Firstsite Gallery.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/baye-house) [0.2 miles Colchester Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue A133 ★ 4.3 (1,056) A compact 20-room Premier Inn on Cowdray Avenue in Colchester, with free parking front, side and rear and Colchester Castle nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-cowdray-avenue-a133) [0.2 miles Colchester Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre Castle ★ 4.3 (1,056) Set in Colchester's town centre, this 85-room Premier Inn puts Colchester Castle, Castle Park and the High Street shops within easy walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-town-centre-castle) [0.3 miles Colchester Aspire 860 ★ 4.5 (17) Aspire 860 is a modern hotel on Saint Botolphs Circus in Colchester, with on-site parking by reservation.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/aspire-860) [0.3 miles Colchester Colchester Boutique Hotel ★ 4.2 (154) An 11-room boutique hotel on North Hill in Colchester, with an on-site bar and breakfast plus free parking on-site.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/colchester-boutique-hotel) [0.3 miles Colchester The North Hill Hotel ★ 4.5 (238) A period building on North Hill in central Colchester, with en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar close to the town's historic core.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-north-hill-hotel) [0.5 miles Colchester The Globe Hotel ★ 2.8 (81) A 13-room hotel on North Station Road in Colchester, with free on-site parking rare for a spot this central.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-globe-hotel) [0.5 miles Colchester Star Anglia Hotel ★ 3.7 (183) Hotel in Colchester with en-suite rooms and family options, close to Colchester Castle and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/star-anglia-hotel) [0.7 miles Colchester Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel ★ 4.2 (900) A timber-framed hotel on East Street in Colchester, close to Castle Park and Colchester Zoo, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/best-western-the-rose-crown-hotel) [0.7 miles Colchester East Gate Inn ★ 3.7 (48) A small 8-room hotel just over a mile from Colchester Town, with a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/east-gate-inn) [1.2 miles Colchester The Railway Sleeper Lodge ★ 4.2 (86) Family-friendly guest lodge on Bergholt Road, Colchester, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/the-railway-sleeper-lodge) [2.2 miles Colchester Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway ★ 3.7 (125) A no-frills budget hotel by Colchester's Northern Gateway Leisure Park, suited to overnight stops, families and drivers wanting free parking nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/travelodge-colchester-northern-gateway) [2.2 miles Colchester Wivenhoe House Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,550) A 40-room Georgian-style hotel set within Wivenhoe Park on the University of Essex campus near Colchester.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/wivenhoe-house-hotel) [2.4 miles Colchester Premier Inn Colchester A12 ★ 4.3 (1,168) A no-fuss Premier Inn just off the A12 outside Colchester, handy for drivers heading to the town centre or the Essex coast, with free parking and Wi-Fi.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/premier-inn-colchester-a12) [2.7 miles Colchester Dragonfly Hotel Colchester ★ 3.8 (686) Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 50-room hotel by the A12/A120 Ardleigh junction, with free on-site parking and a spa on hand.](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/dragonfly-hotel-colchester)

## Quick answers

### How many hotels and B&Bs are there near Colchester Castle Museum?

We list 19 within 3 miles of Colchester Castle Museum, measured in a straight line.

### Which hotels and B&Bs are closest to Colchester Castle Museum?

The nearest are St Nicholas Hotel (under 0.2 miles), The George of Colchester (under 0.2 miles) and GreyFriars (under 0.2 miles).

### Are there dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs near Colchester Castle Museum?

Yes: 2 of the 19 accept dogs. They are marked on this page.

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Colchester Castle Museum, so the journey by road will be a little longer.