Top 10 Hotels Near firstsite in Colchester for 2026

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A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

1. GreyFriars

0.4 km from firstsite

Mark

RM630

RM755 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.4 km from firstsite

Johnny

RM301

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

3. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.1 km from firstsite

Patricia

RM235

RM282 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a plant, a white pillow, and a beige throw blanket.

A narrow alleyway with a gravel path, bordered by a metal fence and a brick building with windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white dining table with blue chairs.

4. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, < 0.1 km from firstsite

Norman

RM293

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, covered by a white umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a small table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, a black stove, and a grey sofa with cushions.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a water dispenser, and a bar counter with multiple taps.

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Dave

RM508

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

6. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

1.6 km from firstsite

Darrell

RM258

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with illuminated windows and a prominent tower, set against a sunset sky.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.2 km from firstsite

Michelle

RM270

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Ana Sofia

RM309

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a wardrobe, a bed, a television, and a small refrigerator.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

0.6 km from firstsite

Iain

RM295

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A dining area with tables set for service, a chandelier, and a large clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Jacob

RM263

RM316 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from firstsite

Linda

RM420

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a metal gate and a wooden building in the background.

A patio with a stone bench, wicker chairs, and a small table.

A brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.7 km from firstsite

Jennifer

RM491

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush flower beds and a purple umbrella.

A dining room with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with floral wallpaper, and a radiator below the windows.

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10.7 km from firstsite

Sharon

RM475

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A nighttime view of a pool area with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with a glass partition, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, large windows, and a covered patio area with chairs and umbrellas.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, and a martini glass on the counter.

14. Talbooth House & Spa

9.1 km from firstsite

Alan

RM886

RM1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A room with a large bed, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.8 km from firstsite

Natasha

RM539

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large house with a prominent chimney, a conservatory, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a green landscape through a large window.

A room with a wooden beam ceiling, a white door, a dresser, and a patterned armchair.

16. The Marquis

15.5 km from firstsite

Graham

RM1,074

RM1,289 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window and a patterned wall.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

17. Noble Goose Rooms

14.9 km from firstsite

Antony

RM570

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

18. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

19.1 km from firstsite

Caroline

RM243

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

19. The WoolPack Inn

14.6 km from firstsite

Richard

RM650

RM780 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a sunset in the background, and a clear sky.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

20. The Victory at Mersea

12.8 km from firstsite

Roger

RM386

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to firstsite

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 711 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews	View
Colchester Boutique Hotel	8.6 Excellent 284 reviews	View

Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk very kindly upgraded us to a larger suite for our anniversary stay. Thank you! Much appreciated. 🙏"

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I booked a single room and was so pleasantly surprised. The decor was nice, room was very clean and the bed was so comfy. I had the best night sleep. I would highly recommend"

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful hotel and lovely staff. You are made to feel valued and welcome from everyone. The housekeeping staff are non intrusive, efficient and respectful of your privacy. The pub stuff are phenomenal, excellent and quick service with perfectly made cocktails. The breakfast/dining room is beautiful. The food is fresh, served quickly and the host and serving staff are kind and friendly. I cannot say enough good things about the ladies at reception. They were so helpful with my package deliveries trying to get my son set up at uni. They laughed along with me at the ridiculous packaging I would receive and were so gracious, thoughtful and helpful. The owners of this hotel and their guests are incredibly lucky to have such amazing staff to look after them. With more trips to Colchester coming, this will be my choice every time. I look forward to their welcoming smiles and a perfectly made espresso martini! Thank you so much for turning a difficult and stressful trip into a fantastic experience. Truly one of a kind!"

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8/10 Good

"The ground floor bar and entrance is lovely but that theme didn't follow to the rooms. Perhaps I should have paid for a better room but I was hoping for the same vibe upstairs. Rather than sleek and quirky it was more student basic in my opinion. The paint on the ceiling in the bedroom and the bathroom were peeling off and there was black on the ceiling above the shower. The room was functional. However the team were polite, friendly and efficient and instead of working in my room I worked downstairs in the relaxed bar area. I didn't have breakfast but when I checked out a couple were having what looked and smelled like I lovely cooked breakfast! I would stay again but would go for an upgrade room and hope it was more like those in the pictures."

Ryegate House Colchester

10/10 Excellent

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Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

Other attractions near firstsite

A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.

Colchester Castle Park

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

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A grand hall with ornate columns, a large organ, and a high, blue ceiling.

Colchester Town Hall

8.6/10 (55 reviews)

Colchester’s Baroque town hall, a heritage-listed building with Victorian tower and antique organ, has been the focus of civil duties for over 800 years.

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A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing fossils and skeletons.

Colchester Natural History Museum

Learn about the mammoths, hippos and crocodiles that used to live in the Colchester area and examine a wealth of natural specimens at this excellent, free museum.

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A collection of ornate antique clocks with intricate designs and Roman numerals.

Hollytrees Museum

Explore 300 years of history in this Georgian house full of antique toys and decorative arts and dress up in a costume of Victorian times.

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A red brick building with large windows and a white door.

The Minories Galleries

See artists at work, browse exhibitions of local and national artists and take in the Georgian architecture of this popular art gallery.

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Colchester Castle Museum

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Colchester Castle Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Colchester. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Drop in at this tourism facility to find out the best way to spend your time during your visit to Colchester. Get advice on everything from places to stay and dine, to local events.

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Lion Walk Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Lion Walk Church is just one of the places to see in Colchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around firstsite?

Firstsite is located in a historic area of Colchester known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 88 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to firstsite?

Adjacent to firstsite, St Nicholas Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good options close by include The George of Colchester and The North Hill Hotel, Colchester.

How many hotels will I be able to find near firstsite?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from firstsite.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near firstsite.

What can I see and do near firstsite?

You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Museum. Explore landmarks like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for firstsite hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. Colchester Boutique Hotel

6. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8. St Nicholas Hotel

9. Star Anglia Hotel

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

11. The George of Colchester

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

14. Talbooth House & Spa

15. Wivenhoe House Hotel

16. The Marquis

17. Noble Goose Rooms

18. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

19. The WoolPack Inn

20. The Victory at Mersea

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Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

GreyFriars

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

The George of Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Other attractions near firstsite

Colchester Castle Park

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Natural History Museum

Hollytrees Museum

The Minories Galleries

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Lion Walk Church

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