Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide

Williamsburg

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Stay near popular Colonial Williamsburg attractions

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Merchants Square

9.2/10 (1,649 reviews)
During your visit to Williamsburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Merchants Square. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets

฿1,734
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

฿1,272
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour

฿820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour

฿820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Williamsburg: Pirate Tour

Williamsburg: Pirate Tour

฿820
per adult
Williamsburg: Pirate Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour

฿820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial History Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
105 Visitors Center Dr Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿2,876 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,876
฿4,058 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,969 reviews)
"Beautiful property right next to the visitor center. Staff extremely accommodating. Everything extremely clean and well maintained. Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
310 S England St Williamsburg VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,217 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,217
฿7,154 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I would stay here again. However there are noticeable changes since Marriott took over from Colonial Williamsburg foundation"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿3,383 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,383
฿4,996 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Griffin Hotel, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

5 out of 5
136 East Francis Street Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿14,760 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿14,760
฿18,502 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"it was all as wonderful as I expected. We would definitely go back to this site again. It was perfect."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel

3 out of 5
136 Francis Street East Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿4,464 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,464
฿6,224 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
"If you are a senior and not accustomed to walking a LOT I recommend you consider either using a car or going to another venue. I have wanted to visit Williamsburg Colony f or a long time. I am 79 years old and although there is a free public shuttle bus, the stop locations are very far away from"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Colonial Houses, an Official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
The price is ฿2,235 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,235
฿3,502 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
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Where to stay in Colonial Williamsburg

Find the best Colonial Williamsburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kingsmill

While visiting Kingsmill, you might make a stop by sights like Kingsmill Plantation Golf Course and Colonial National Historical Park.

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Downtown Williamsburg

If you're spending some time in Downtown Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown

While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field.

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Lightfoot

Shopping, gardens and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Lightfoot. Make a stop by Williamsburg Pavilion Shops Shopping Center while you're exploring.

Norge

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Norge. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Colonial Heritage Golf Club and Kiskiack Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Colonial Williamsburg Travel Guide