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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel
4.0 star property
0.3 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (600 reviews)
"Lovely grounds for a walk Huge room Good restaurant"
United Kingdom
Fionnghuala
The price is ฿4,571
฿5,486 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Wivenhoe House Hotel

GreyFriars

GreyFriars
3.5 star property
3.1 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (674 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay "
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is ฿5,102
฿6,122 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
GreyFriars

Birds Farm

Birds Farm
3.0 star property
3 km from University of Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit. "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is ฿5,925
฿7,109 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Birds Farm

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
2.5 km from University of Essex
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (760 reviews)
"Good value"
United Kingdom
Colin
The price is ฿2,341
฿2,809 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Guildford Court Apartment Colchester

Guildford Court Apartment Colchester
3.0 star property
3 km from University of Essex
The price is ฿4,437
฿6,114 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Guildford Court Apartment Colchester

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
3.0 star property
3.7 km from University of Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The staff were absolutely fantastic across the board, thank you for making a last minute stay much less stressful!"
United States
Jace
The price is ฿1,902
฿2,282 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
3.5 star property
3.8 km from University of Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (368 reviews)
"Spacious room, good night's sleep & great pillows!"
United Kingdom
Cliff
The price is ฿2,611
฿3,221 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
3.8 km from University of Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (275 reviews)
"Lovely one night stay. Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Clare
The price is ฿4,571
฿5,486 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Colchester Boutique Hotel

Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester
3.0 star property
Dutch Quarter, 3.6 km from University of Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Good price, helpful host and all necessary facilities. Would recommend!"
United Kingdom
Norman
The price is ฿3,291
฿3,950 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Ryegate House Colchester

The Railway Sleeper Lodge

The Railway Sleeper Lodge
3.0 star property
5.1 km from University of Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"The room was clean and had drinks in fridge and biscoff biscuits alongside tea,coffee etc Beds were comfortable and had good nights rest. Shower was good and water hot. A lovely nights sleep. There was traffic noise but didn’t affect our sleep and we slept soundly.I would stay again. "
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is ฿2,195
฿2,634 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Railway Sleeper Lodge

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
3.0 star property
3.3 km from University of Essex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (854 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay"
United Kingdom
Tanya
The price is ฿2,343
฿2,812 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
St Nicholas Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel
4.0 star property
4.1 km from University of Essex
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Great room, everything worked well. Helpful and friendly staff. Good location between rail station and city centre, and close to shopping and restaurants. Thank you. "
United States
Lawrence
The price is ฿2,238
฿2,686 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Star Anglia Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
3.0 star property
7.3 km from University of Essex
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,020 reviews)
"Great place to stay overnight on the way to our holiday destination, we re ommend it. We couldn't fault it, everything was superb."
United Kingdom
Van
The price is ฿2,270
฿2,724 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Brook Red Lion Hotel
3.0 star property
3.5 km from University of Essex
7.0 out of 10, Good, (353 reviews)
"The staff is lovely and the property is in a great location, I will definitely be staying here again!"
United States
John O'Keefe
The price is ฿2,139
฿2,567 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Brook Red Lion Hotel

The Crown Stoke By Nayland

The Crown Stoke By Nayland
4.0 star property
12.8 km from University of Essex
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Outstanding in every way! Would definitely go back. Food, staff and atmosphere all 5 star! Thank you so much"
United Kingdom
Laura
The price is ฿4,443
฿5,332 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Crown Stoke By Nayland

Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Premier Inn Colchester - A12
3.0 star property
4.8 km from University of Essex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Very quiet, comfortable and affordable "
United States
Nana Kofi
The price is ฿1,902
฿2,282 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Premier Inn Colchester - A12

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
4.0 star property
8.7 km from University of Essex
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"As a business traverler it was perfect"
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is ฿2,300
฿2,760 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Woodview Bed & Breakfast

Woodview Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
10.3 km from University of Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"extremely lovely quite place so lovely and was a pleasure meeting the owner ."
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is ฿3,109
฿3,730 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Woodview Bed & Breakfast

The Victory at Mersea

The Victory at Mersea
4.0 star property
11.6 km from University of Essex
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Good position. Booked the last room available which unfortunately was in the carpark next to the bins"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is ฿3,621
฿4,345 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Victory at Mersea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
4.0 star property
10.8 km from University of Essex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was nice, food lovely and staff were helpful. "
United Kingdom
Vicky
The price is ฿2,523
฿3,028 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Essex?
University of Essex is located in a welcoming area of Colchester known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to University of Essex?
Adjacent to University of Essex, Wivenhoe House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include University of Essex - Colchester Campus and Student Only The Maltings.
How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Essex?
Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Essex.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Essex, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near University of Essex.
What can I see and do near University of Essex?
You'll want to browse the collections at Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Natural History Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Colchester Town Hall, Roman Circus House and Jumbo Water Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre and Manifest Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.