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

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.

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

1. GreyFriars

0.4 km from firstsite

Mark

HK$1,216

HK$1,459 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 bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

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

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

0.4 km from firstsite

Johnny

HK$577

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 laundry room with multiple stacked washing machines and dryers.

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

3. Ryegate House Colchester

Dutch Quarter, < 0.1 km from firstsite

Norman

HK$566

HK$680 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 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.

4. Colchester Boutique Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Dave

HK$980

HK$1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

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.

5. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

1.2 km from firstsite

Michelle

HK$532

HK$638 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. St Nicholas Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Ana Sofia

HK$596

HK$715 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Star Anglia Hotel

0.6 km from firstsite

Iain

HK$533

HK$640 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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.

8. Brook Red Lion Hotel

0.3 km from firstsite

Jacob

HK$510

HK$612 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.

9. The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter, 0.2 km from firstsite

Linda

HK$812

HK$974 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 room with a bed, two chairs, a glass table, and a view of a grassy field through open windows.

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

10. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

10.7 km from firstsite

Sharon

HK$839

HK$1,007 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 brick house with a green door and shutters, a small window, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.

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

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

11. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

15.7 km from firstsite

Jennifer

HK$952

HK$1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative mirror.

12. Talbooth House & Spa

9.1 km from firstsite

Alan

HK$1,718

HK$2,061 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Wivenhoe House Hotel

3.8 km from firstsite

Steve

HK$1,046

HK$1,255 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and dining area.

14. Birds Farm

6.6 km from firstsite

Nicola

HK$824

HK$988 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Noble Goose Rooms

14.9 km from firstsite

Antony

HK$1,105

HK$1,327 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

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

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

19.1 km from firstsite

Caroline

HK$452

HK$543 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 large, ivy-covered building with a well-manicured lawn and neatly trimmed hedges.

17. Milsoms

9.1 km from firstsite

stephen

HK$1,404

HK$1,685 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

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.

18. The Victory at Mersea

12.8 km from firstsite

Roger

HK$863

HK$1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

A playground with a wooden climbing structure and a brick building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

5.3 km from firstsite

Nicholas

HK$444

HK$533 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

20. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

6.8 km from firstsite

Dawn

HK$444

HK$533 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to firstsite

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 713 reviews	View
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
Ryegate House Colchester	9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews	View
Colchester Boutique Hotel	8.6 Excellent 284 reviews	View
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel	8.2 Very good 797 reviews	View

Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

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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Cottage in the centre

8/10 Good

"Very nice cottage in ideal location for the town centre. Check in was smooth and the cottage was very clean and tidy. My husband and I stayed with our adult son who was house hunting in Colchester. It might not be suitable for someone with poor mobility as the stairs were very narrow and steep and the bathroom was downstairs, but it was fine for us. Also very well equipped. Leaving a brolly would have been useful as we got caught in a shower walking to the car park...!"

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were amazing"

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

10/10 Excellent

"Old Carriage House converted into a wonderful apartment. We loved the location of this stay. We were just a short walk down from Colchester Castle and High Street, where we could find a wide range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. The city centre train station was just a short walk away as well. Thank you to our host for the awesome check-in and also for the lift to the "other" train station for our trip back into London. If we are ever in the Colchester area again, we will definitely stay here again. : )"

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.

Colchester firstsite Hotels

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Our top choices for firstsite hotels

1. GreyFriars

2. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

3. Ryegate House Colchester

4. Colchester Boutique Hotel

5. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

6. St Nicholas Hotel

7. Star Anglia Hotel

8. Brook Red Lion Hotel

9. The George of Colchester

10. The Crown Stoke By Nayland

11. The Foxes Den Coffee House and Rooms

12. Talbooth House & Spa

13. Wivenhoe House Hotel

14. Birds Farm

15. Noble Goose Rooms

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

17. Milsoms

18. The Victory at Mersea

19. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Top firstsite Hotel Reviews

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

Cottage in the centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Central Colchester - Just 3 minutes walk to Colchester Castle and High Street!

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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