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

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, a projector screen, whiteboards, and a cabinet with a coffee machine.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'Leonardo Hotels' sign, featuring a brick facade and large windows.

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

Queen's Park, 0.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michael

₹5,761

₹6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

₹43,592

₹58,072 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a brick building in the background.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A row of traditional stone houses with green doors, a narrow cobblestone street, and lush greenery.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of greenery.

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

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

Jenn

₹6,615

₹7,938 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in coffee machine, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A covered entrance with a brick facade, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a neon sign.

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveller

₹5,574

₹6,689 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

A Kembrey Inn with a blue and yellow exterior, outdoor seating, and a crosswalk in front.

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

₹5,761

₹6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a cafe on the ground floor.

A conference room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A breakfast station with two toasters, a self-serve pancake press, and a sign indicating availability on request.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

Queen's Park, 0.5 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Idanesha

₹6,081

₹7,297 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and a wall with framed pictures.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a desk, seating, a green wall, and a TV screen.

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 0.6 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Chaodi

₹5,601

₹6,721 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Queen's Park, 1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Michelle

₹5,228

₹6,273 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A neatly made bed with a yellow quilt, two pillows, and folded towels on a teal-colored wall with two wall-mounted lamps.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf below, and a yellow chair in front of a window.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and black chairs. There are two framed posters on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

9. Oyo Studio @74

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

₹43,592

₹52,311 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a wooden wall.

A red Defender vehicle parked in front of Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

A room with a red sofa, a radiator, a framed picture, and a mirror.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table with a window view, a framed picture on the wall, and a small shelf with items.

10. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

₹11,970

₹14,364 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of elephants, a green curtain, and a wooden wardrobe.

A traditional white building with a sign reading 'The White Hart Inn.' It features a gabled roof, a front entrance with a door, and two small covered areas with seating.

A bar with multiple beer taps, including Coors and 3B brands, and a variety of bottles in the background.

11. The White Hart

Lower Stratton, 4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Adrian

₹8,535

₹10,242 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a bathroom area.

A white building with a sign reading "The Bell" and "BASINBY" on the facade, featuring a traditional architectural style with a tiled roof and multiple windows.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a Christmas tree.

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

12. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

₹9,815

₹11,778 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large building with a garden patio area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A room with a large window overlooking a garden with tables and chairs.

A tea service set with floral patterns, a tiered dessert stand with various pastries, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A large tree in a park with a picnic table and benches.

13. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

₹8,210

₹16,253 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, a clock, and a gear decoration on the wall.

A modern building with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered entrance, and a signboard advertising breakfast.

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, cushioned stools, and pendant lighting.

A room with two beds, a wooden wall, a small table with a lamp, and a power outlet.

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Anthony

₹5,441

₹6,529 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a wine glass and a book, and a wall-mounted lamp with a blue base.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a wooden reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

15. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

David

₹5,867

₹7,041 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, wooden steps, and hanging flower baskets.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a dartboard.

16. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

₹7,510

₹9,011 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, stone walls, and string lights.

A long wooden table set with glassware, plates, and candles, flanked by chairs and decorated with greenery.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a wine rack, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A cozy living room with a stone wall, a leather armchair, and a sofa with plaid cushions.

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

caroline

₹20,279

₹24,335 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional building with a sign reading "The White Hart."

A traditional white building with a thatched roof, named "The White Hart," featuring outdoor wooden picnic tables and a signboard.

A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a dining table with chairs, and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

18. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

₹8,258

₹9,909 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a reflective surface, a decorative horse sculpture, and a black lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a stone bathtub.

A vintage bathtub with a wooden shelf above it, a metal bucket, and a chair in the background.

A two-story stone building with a black front door, a bay window, and a sign indicating a business on the ground floor.

19. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

₹8,296

₹8,296 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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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 1,008 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 666 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

South Swindon

₹5,761

₹6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a glass dining table set for six, green upholstered chairs, a brown sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of a building.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a green armchair, a brown sofa, and a round coffee table. There are framed botanical prints on the wall and a plant on the table.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, and a grey sofa with orange cushions.

High Life Luxury Serviced Apartments

South Swindon

₹28,029

₹28,029 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, a staircase, and a view of the outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a view of the hallway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black range hood, and a dining area with a table set for four.

A modern living room with a dining area, a staircase, and large windows.

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

South Swindon

₹21,829

₹21,829 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

South Swindon

₹6,081

₹7,297 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

South Swindon

₹6,615

₹7,938 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Village Hotel Swindon

West Swindon

₹5,574

₹6,689 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet with various food items and utensils, a coffee machine, and a coffee urn.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a mirror.

Holiday Inn Swindon by IHG

Swindon

₹4,694

₹5,633 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The White Hart

Lower Stratton

₹8,535

₹10,242 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. There was a mini fridge that kept my water cold. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great for the price. All in all, first class."

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Central to food outlets. However it would have been nice to know that it costs £18 to park overnight. Additionally a small fridge in the room would be handy."

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."

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8.6/10 (219 reviews)

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6.6/10 (7 reviews)

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ATBShop Skate Warehouse

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

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Wyvern Theatre

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Wyvern Theatre, a popular theatre in Swindon. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Nigel Eady County Ground

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Swindon Arts Centre

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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 69 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 69 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. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

11. The White Hart

12. Bell at Ramsbury

13. Chiseldon House

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

16. The Sun Inn

17. Wild Thyme & Honey

18. The White Hart

19. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Hotels recommended for families near Museum of the Great Western Railway

Leonardo Hotel Swindon

High Life Luxury Serviced Apartments

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

Holiday Inn Swindon by IHG

The White Hart

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Heritage House Old Town

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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