Top 10 Hotels Near Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon for 2026

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

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

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

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

Michael

P3,724

P4,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 traveler

P28,163

P37,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A bar area with wooden flooring, blue bar stools, hanging plants, and a bar counter with various items.

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

P4,283

P5,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveler

P3,868

P4,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

P3,592

P4,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A multi-level underground parking garage with several cars parked.

A modern bar area with a variety of seating options including red and grey chairs, a small round table, and a yellow ottoman.

6. Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre by IHG

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

Idanesha

P3,793

P4,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bar area with a round table displaying beer bottles and glasses.

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

P3,392

P4,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

Mark

P3,385

P4,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a window providing natural light.

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

9. Oyo Studio @74

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

P28,180

P33,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 staircase with glass railings and a potted plant beside it.

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.

10. The White Hart

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

Adrian

P5,595

P6,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

P9,655

P11,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the walls.

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

12. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

David

P6,896

P8,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in wine rack.

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

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

13. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

P5,307

P10,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A pub with outdoor seating and a sign reading "PUB & GRILL".

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Katherine

P3,517

P4,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

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

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

15. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

P5,263

P6,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern interior with a glass table, a black lamp, and decorative items including a horse statue and plants.

A bathroom with a tiled wall, a wooden bench with towels, and a shower area.

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

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

16. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

P5,363

P5,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A cozy living room with a floral-patterned sofa, a green armchair, and a wooden coffee table with decorative items.

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.

17. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Wendy

P5,152

P6,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a white bathtub, and a stone wall.

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

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

18. Wild Thyme & Honey

18.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

caroline

P12,434

P14,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional stone building with multiple windows and a pub sign, suggesting a pub or restaurant.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a sofa, and a chair.

A restaurant with a herringbone wood wall, a central orange cushioned bench, and wooden tables with chairs.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a sofa, a dining table, chairs, and a patterned rug.

19. The Bull Hotel

16.2 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Rebecca

P7,461

P8,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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 1,005 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 664 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

Village Hotel Swindon

10/10 Excellent

"Very good hotel experience."

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."

Premier Inn Swindon Central

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and everyone was friendly."

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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, check out the 69 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveler 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 are there close to Museum of the Great Western Railway?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near 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 Stanton Country 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. Bell at Ramsbury

13. Chiseldon House

14. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

15. The Sun Inn

16. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

17. The White Hart

18. Wild Thyme & Honey

19. The Bull Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Swindon

Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

Premier Inn Swindon Central

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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