What's Colchester like?

There's a lot visitors like about Colchester, especially its bars and historical sites. Top attractions include Colchester Zoo. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Colchester Town Hall and Colchester Castle Museum.

Where are the best places to stay in Colchester?

We have 119 Colchester accommodations with prices starting at USD 30. Choose one of our 64 deals and get discounts of up to 30%.

Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in Colchester and the surrounding area:

• 4 5-star accommodations from USD 112 per night
• 66 4-star accommodations from USD 59 per night
• 81 3-star accommodations from USD 41 per night
• 9 2-star accommodations from USD 34 per night

Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Colchester:

GreyFriars

3.5-star Colchester hotel with 3 bars

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Central location

North Hill Hotel

3-star hotel

• Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Terrace • Close to shopping

Wivenhoe House Hotel

4-star hotel with bar, near University of Essex

• Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Central location

The Blue Anchor

3.5-star Colchester inn with bar

• Free English breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Comfy beds

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

City-center hotel within easy reach of Colchester Castle Museum

• Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Colchester

What are the closest airports to Colchester?

• London (STN-Stansted), 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from central Colchester
• London (SEN-Southend), 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from central Colchester

What are the closest train stations to Colchester?

• Colchester Town Station (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
• Colchester Station (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
• Colchester Hythe Station (1.2 mi/2 km from the city center)

Things to See and Do in Colchester

What is there to see in Colchester?

• University of Essex
• Colchester Town Hall
• Colchester Castle Museum
• Colchester Castle Park
• Layer Marney Tower

What is there to do in Colchester?

• Colchester Zoo
• Colchester Natural History Museum
• Colchester Golf Club
• East Anglian Railway Museum
• Tymperleys Clock Museum

Other Popular Colchester Attractions

• Abberton Reservoir
• Beth Chatto Garden
• Flatford Mill
• Jumbo Water Tower
• Hollytrees Museum

When is the best time to visit Colchester?

• Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 69°F)
• Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 35°F)
• Rainiest months: October, June, January, and March (average 2.22 inches of rainfall)

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