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 modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of chairs and tables.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

1. Leonardo Hotel Swindon

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

Mark

Rp1.088.137

Rp1.305.764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Rp8.233.570

Rp10.968.421 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

Rp1.249.342

Rp1.499.211 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A gym with multiple stationary bikes arranged in rows, a large screen displaying a presentation, and a dark-colored wall with a projector mounted on the ceiling.

4. Village Hotel Swindon

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

Anonymous traveller

Rp1.052.874

Rp1.263.449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

5. Premier Inn Swindon Central

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

Dave

Rp1.088.137

Rp1.305.764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern dining area with wooden ceiling slats, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

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

Teresa

Rp1.148.589

Rp1.378.307 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a bar.

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.

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

7. ibis budget Swindon Town Centre

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

Chaodi

Rp1.057.911

Rp1.269.493 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A living room with a sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A living room with a brown sectional sofa, patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a wall clock.

A staircase with a framed picture of two white geese on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, two decorative pillows, and two bedside lamps.

8. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

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

Rp6.438.144

Rp6.438.144 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

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

Mark

Rp1.027.685

Rp1.233.222 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 bathroom with a textured wall, a glass shower enclosure, and a visible control panel.

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

10. Oyo Studio @74

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

Rp8.233.570

Rp9.880.284 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

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.

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

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

10.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Caren

Rp2.356.824

Rp2.828.189 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

12. The White Hart

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

Paul

Rp1.612.055

Rp1.934.466 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A window with a curtain rod and a curtain.

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.

13. Bell at Ramsbury

18.8 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

liam

Rp2.014.988

Rp2.418.082 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Chiseldon House

7.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Doreen

Rp1.550.595

Rp3.069.755 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

6.1 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Tristan

Rp1.027.685

Rp1.233.222 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a blue awning.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a glass with a straw.

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.

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

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

David

Rp1.128.438

Rp1.354.126 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror with an ornate frame, and a decorative sculpture.

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

17. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

16.3 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

kerry

Rp1.566.917

Rp1.566.917 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

18. The White Hart

4.4 km from Museum of the Great Western Railway

Sarah

Rp1.487.120

Rp1.784.544 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

19. The Sun Inn

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

Philip

Rp1.705.655

Rp2.046.786 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 1,001 reviews	View
OYO Bath Road Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon	8.4 Very good 675 reviews	View
Village Hotel Swindon	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Premier Inn Swindon Central	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

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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. Impeccable 4-bed Home Away From Home in Swindon

9. Premier Inn Swindon Town Centre

10. Oyo Studio @74

11. Helen Browning's Royal Oak

12. The White Hart

13. Bell at Ramsbury

14. Chiseldon House

15. The Churchill By Greene King Inns

16. Holiday Inn Express Swindon - West by IHG

17. The Kingsbury at No7 & No8

18. The White Hart

19. The Sun Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of the Great Western Railway

Top Museum of the Great Western Railway Hotel Reviews

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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