The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

South Swindon, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Janette

฿2,012

฿2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

"The communication was terrible, we only got the code for the apartment access after we called the owner a few times. Even after he had picked up and said he was sending it, he still didn’t and we had to call him back again. This was all last minute. We had originally booked to stay in the bigger apartment but the owner sent a message on the app to say he had double booked us and were we happy to stay in a smaller apartment with a shared kitchen rather than a private one. We accepted after he...

Anonymous traveller

฿15,191

฿20,241 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

South Swindon, 2.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

฿2,832

฿3,398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

4. Village Hotel Swindon

West Swindon, 2.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Steven

฿2,124

฿2,549 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Standard Double Room, Roll-in Shower | Bed sheets

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

Central Swindon North, 2.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Dave

฿1,938

฿2,325 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

South Swindon, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

฿2,012

฿2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, travel cot, free WiFi

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

South Swindon, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Whirl

฿1,937

฿2,324 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

South Swindon, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Mark

฿1,826

฿2,191 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Room amenity

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed | Shared kitchen | Electric kettle

9. Oyo Studio @74

South Swindon, 1.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

฿15,224

฿18,269 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

10. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

฿2,981

฿3,577 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

฿5,182

฿6,219 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

12. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Philip

฿2,404

฿3,332 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

13. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

West Swindon, 4.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Venus

฿2,166

฿2,599 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Andy

฿2,012

฿2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michelle

฿6,539

฿7,847 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Standard Triple Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

16. The Well guesthouse

12.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Louisa

฿5,291

฿6,349 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

17. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Deana

฿3,092

฿3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

18. The Sun Inn

South Swindon, 4.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Audley

฿2,623

฿3,147 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

19. The Bull Hotel

16.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

anna victoria

฿4,034

฿4,840 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Leonardo Hotel Swindon	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 641 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,009 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"quiet location. good staff"

Village Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and freshly decorated and a spacious room. Parking is free which is a bonus. Highly recommended as a base to visit the Cotswolds"

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property as always, thank you, Francis"

Heritage House Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Good and spacious property. Easy to find and good parking space. Property had many rooms and bathrooms. Comfortable and convenient."

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet room "Premier Plus". Good internet. Breakfast was fine, but not as good as at most of our other stays in UK. "

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in a welcoming area of Swindon known for its beautiful lakeside setting and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 68 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Leonardo Hotel Swindon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museum of the Great Western Railway. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG and ibis budget Swindon Town Centre.

How many hotels will I find near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of the Great Western Railway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of the Great Western Railway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Museum of the Great Western Railway.

What can I see and do near Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Learn about local history at Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall. You can enjoy live performances at Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. Local parks like Coate Water Country Park, Lydiard Park and Diamond Jubilee Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Museum of the Great Western Railway hotels

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

2. OYO Bath Road Apartments

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

4. Village Hotel Swindon

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

9. Oyo Studio @74

10. The White Hart

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

12. Chiseldon House

13. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. Wild Thyme & Honey

16. The Well guesthouse

17. The White Hart

18. The Sun Inn

19. The Bull Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Heritage House Old Town

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Other attractions near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Swindon Designer Outlet

Heelis

ATBShop Skate Warehouse

Wyvern Theatre

Nigel Eady County Ground

Swindon Arts Centre

Rodbourne Cheney Library

Cineworld Swindon - Shaw Ridge

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