Top 10 Hotels Near The Minories Galleries in Colchester for 2026

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

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

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

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

1. GreyFriars

0.1 km from The Minories Galleries

Glenn

RM634

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

0.5 km from The Minories Galleries

Patricia

RM236

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, a large clock, and a glass ceiling. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.6 km from The Minories Galleries

Rachel

RM295

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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, 0.5 km from The Minories Galleries

Norman

RM355

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

A small, single-story building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

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

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

2 km from The Minories Galleries

Matt

RM276

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 hallway with a chandelier, framed pictures on the wall, and a fire extinguisher.

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

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.6 km from The Minories Galleries

Dave

RM568

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold sashes, and a chandelier.

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.

7. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

0.9 km from The Minories Galleries

Tanya

RM273

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

8. St Nicholas Hotel

0.1 km from The Minories Galleries

Tricia

RM291

RM350 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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 furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

9. Star Anglia Hotel

1 km from The Minories Galleries

Iain

RM327

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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 dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

10. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.4 km from The Minories Galleries

Jacob

RM266

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

11. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.3 km from The Minories Galleries

Linda

RM382

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a green and white rug, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

12. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

16 km from The Minories Galleries

Jennifer

RM497

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A sign for 'The Folly' with a message for guests to check in at the bar.

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

13. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11 km from The Minories Galleries

Sharon

RM520

RM624 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Talbooth House & Spa

9.2 km from The Minories Galleries

Alan

RM1,223

RM1,468 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

3.4 km from The Minories Galleries

Lee

RM501

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An open door leading to a covered outdoor patio with a white table and chairs, a garden view, and a decorative chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with ivy-covered walls and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

16. Milsoms

9.2 km from The Minories Galleries

ian

RM659

RM791 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the countryside, and a sunset in the background.

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.

17. The Marquis

15.7 km from The Minories Galleries

Graham

RM1,086

RM1,304 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

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

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

18. Noble Goose Rooms

15.1 km from The Minories Galleries

Andrea

RM421

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A large house with a gravel driveway, a swimming pool, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a building with a dark blue facade and a red-tiled roof.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a low brick wall. There are several lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

19. Birds Farm

6.2 km from The Minories Galleries

Nicola

RM900

RM1,080 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

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.

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

18.8 km from The Minories Galleries

James

RM215

RM258 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Minories Galleries

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre	9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 376 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	8.8 Excellent 25 reviews	View
The Railway Sleeper Lodge	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top The Minories Galleries Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were very helpful although not on site. Rooms were clean and comfortable although a bit overpriced just for the room. Parking charges a bit disappointing with no parking facilities on site"

Star Anglia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one night, friendly welcoming staff, our room was clean,the bed was very comfy, there was parking and there were shops on the same street. Very close to town . We would definatley stay again"

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely clean room. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere in the bar area."

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very good suited our needs"

Colchester Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Although room was nice , could have done with a touch up of paint as looking a bit tired and a number of nicks in the wall could do with touching up."

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well located, easy to access and very convenient all around"

Other attractions near The Minories Galleries

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

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 modern building with a curved facade and a pathway leading to it.

firstsite

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.

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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)

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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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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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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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 The Minories Galleries?

The Minories Galleries 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 90 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Minories Galleries?

Adjacent to The Minories Galleries, 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 GreyFriars.

How many hotels are there near The Minories Galleries?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Minories Galleries.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to The Minories Galleries.

What can I see and do near The Minories Galleries?

Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Natural History Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Colchester Town Hall, Jumbo Water Tower and Roman Circus House. You can catch a show at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre.

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Our top choices for The Minories Galleries hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

3. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

4. Ryegate House Colchester

5. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

6. Colchester Boutique Hotel

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. Milsoms

17. The Marquis

18. Noble Goose Rooms

19. Birds Farm

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

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Top The Minories Galleries Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

The George of Colchester

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Other attractions near The Minories Galleries

Hollytrees Museum

Colchester Natural History Museum

Colchester Castle Park

firstsite

Colchester Town Hall

Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Colchester Castle Museum

Lion Walk Church

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