4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
It’s a very nice small town with pleasant people.
Colchester
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Where to stay in Colchester
Dutch Quarter
Dutch Quarter is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out firstsite, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
Abbotts Lane Colchester England
The price is SAR 215 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
SAR 215
SAR 258 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
breakfast was very good , Staff were friendly and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 13 November 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is SAR 237 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
SAR 237
SAR 285 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (994 reviews)
A real surprise. Looks dated from the outside but looks are deceptive. Modern and nice feel and the public areas and rooms are spotless. Friendly staff and breakfast was plentiful, hot and tasty. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Birchwood Road Colchester England
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 226 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
SAR 226
SAR 271 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Tthe staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt very comfortable and at ease. The room was clean and tidy and well equipped. The best holiday inn l have ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Colchester Studio Suites
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Would stay again 👍
Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ...
Reviewed on 13 August 2025
Kensington Bliss - 3 Bedroom House in Colchester
Colchester England
Stay at this residence in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Roman Circus House and Birch Grove Golf Club are located ...
Birds Farm
School Lane Colchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Beth Chatto Garden and Wyvernwood are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at ...
Reviewed on 2 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Colchester Zoo
5/5(2 reviews)
Why not meet the animals who live at Colchester Zoo during your trip to Colchester? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colchester Castle Park
4/5(12 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Colchester Castle Park, a lovely green space in Colchester. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of Colchester when you spend time at Flatford Mill. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mercury Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mercury Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Colchester. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Beth Chatto Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden, a lovely green space in Elmstead Market. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Layer Marney Tower
Find out about the history of Colchester when you take a trip to Layer Marney Tower. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Reviews of Colchester
4.2
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Lovely area with rich history.
4/5 - Good
Denise&Kerry
Underrated historical town founded by Roman emperor Claudius in 43 CE.
- University of Essex
- Colchester Zoo
- Colchester Castle Park
- Flatford Mill
- Mercury Theatre
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Layer Marney Tower
- Colchester Town Hall
- Colchester Castle Museum
- Xtreme Gaming
- Colchester Arts Centre
- East Anglian Railway Museum
- firstsite
- Abberton Reservoir
- Colchester Golf Club
- Gosfield Lake Golf Club
- Dedham Vale
- Hollytrees Museum
- Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
- Jumbo Water Tower
- Bridge Cottage
- Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
- Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool
- Green Island Gardens Ardleigh
- Colchester Natural History Museum
- Suffolk Distillery
- Lion Walk Church
- The Minories Galleries
