Dutch Quarter Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
firstsite
As one of the U.K.’s premier modern art galleries, this is a great place to see temporary exhibitions, attend art classes and listen to expert talks.
Colchester Zoo
Get up close to huge mammals, watch as birds of prey swoop above your head and come face to face with deadly reptiles at one of the best zoos in Britain.
Colchester Castle Park
Take a pedalo for a spin on the lake, practicing your putting at the mini golf course or just put your feet up in Colchester’s favourite park.
Flatford Mill
Find out about the history of East Bergholt when you take a trip to Flatford Mill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Colchester Town Hall
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.
Beth Chatto Garden
When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world.
Our pick of the best Dutch Quarter Hotel Deals
The George of Colchester
116 High Street Colchester England
The price is NZ$187 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$187
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Colchester Castle Museum and Xtreme Gaming are ...
7.8/10 Good! (682 reviews)
"This was an excellent and comfortable option in the heart of Colchester. The room benefited from air con on such a hot weekend and we were in a quiet part of the hotel. Breakfast was cooked to order - my other half would have liked a fresh fruit salad (a basked of fruit was provided, to be fair). ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$191 per night from 23 June to 24 June
NZ$191
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"Could have been perfect but let down by standard of cleaning. Great location within easy walking distance of centre. Parking was available which was great being so close to the centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room however was not up to the standard of cleanliness expected. The bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
St Nicholas Hotel
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
The price is NZ$148 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$148
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
"We have stayed here a few times and this experience wasn’t our favourite. We had booked for breakfast and were forgotten about by the breakfast staff. My partner had to flag down a member of staff and ask if we could order. When the food did arrive, mine was burnt, it certainly wasn’t worth the £19. ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is NZ$159 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$159
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was alright but charging nearly a tenner to park in their own car park is a joke. Good breakfast albeit another £30. Had to spend nearly the room cost again to park and eat. Could have got somewhere much nicer if I wanted to spend over £100 and eaten and parked for free. Wouldn't come ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Birchwood Road Colchester England
The price is NZ$160 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$160
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
Ranelagh Road Ipswich England
The price is NZ$120 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$120
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect for our group, with 11 rooms booked. Breakfast good, check-in staff really helpful & friendly & all rooms were good"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
