Find cheap hotels in Colchester

Finding Colchester Hotels

So, you're considering a trip to Colchester? If you'd like to find accommodation that's located close to the sights, you can enter your holiday dates and then use the filters beside your hotel search results to find a hotel near the area's attractions such as Colchester Zoo. You can choose among 175 Colchester hotels and accommodation choices to find a place you'd like to stay.

Whether you're searching for budget hotels in Colchester, family-friendly places to stay, or pet-friendly choices, Colchester has various types of accommodation so you can find something you like:

• 2 airport hotels
• 9 budget hotels
• 13 family-friendly hotels
• 9 luxury hotels

Top Hotels and Other Accommodation Options in Colchester

When you're thinking about where to stay in Colchester, you can easily and quickly search ebookers for hotels that offer services such as high-speed Internet, free airport transport or a swimming pool. You can take advantage of the filters to narrow down your search for accommodation, so you can get the services that are important to you, such as air conditioning or an in-room kitchen.

Guests like these hotels in Colchester for the free breakfast:

• The Crown Stoke By Nayland
• Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
• Orientation House

The following Colchester hotels are popular with travellers for their pool:

• Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
• Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Travellers who stayed at these Colchester hotels appreciated the on-site fitness centre:

• Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
• University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Exploring Colchester

The welcoming city of Colchester is known for its castle and bars. Popular attractions in and around Colchester include:

• Colchester Zoo
• Colchester Town Hall
• Colchester Castle Park
• University of Essex
• Colchester Golf Club
• Layer Marney Tower
• Flatford Mill

When arranging your Colchester getaway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into London (STN-Stansted) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Colchester?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Colchester, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Colchester are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are October and June, whereas February and September have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 11°C and at night it is 1°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 135 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 20°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 153 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 22°C and the night-time average is 9°C. Average precipitation for this season is 132 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and 2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 165 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Colchester is 584 mm.