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Popular hotels in Essex

Discover well-known properties in Essex that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,774 hotels in Essex and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Essex is $164/night.
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Thremhall Avenue, Stansted, United Kingdom
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted provides 3-star accommodation in Stansted Mountfitchet, just moments from London Stansted Airport. The numerous facilities this modern hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, an executive floor and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
14380 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
Round Coppice Road, Stansted, United Kingdom
Providing a shuttle to London Stansted Airport, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, Novotel London Stansted Airport is a comfortable base in Stansted Mountfitchet. It provides 4-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
3592 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
Southern Way, Harlow, United Kingdom
The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels offers a contemporary base in Harlow and has a swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and free private parking. It also provides a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a bowling alley.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.7
Good
2483 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, United Kingdom
Travelodge Harlow Central provides a comfortable setting when in Harlow. It is set amongst a variety of nightlife options and is minutes on foot from Harlow Town Railway Station.
8.2
Excellent
3 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
Waltham Close Stansted Airport, Stansted, United Kingdom
Conveniently located minutes from London Stansted Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport provides trendy accommodation in Stansted Mountfitchet. There is also a fitness centre with a steam room and a sauna.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
15322 reviews
Location
4.5 km from city centre
Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, United Kingdom
Holiday Inn Express Braintree provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Braintree. It also offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
2857 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Located just a short stroll from Chelmsford Railway Station, the hotel provides guests with a convenient base when visiting Chelmsford. It is ideally positioned for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
1286 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
5-7 Clifton Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Seven Hotel Southend-on-Sea is located amongst Southend-on-Sea's well-known shopping district, just a short stroll from Southend Central Railway Station. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
1824 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Essex

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Essex. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Essex:$164/night
Cheapest price found:$75/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$77 - $222
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$116 - $208
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Essex hotels

Browse through properties in Essex that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,774 properties in Essex and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
These Essex properties are among the highest rated by our users. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
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Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$176
Avg. per night
Brentwood House 169 Kings Road, Brentwood, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$120
Avg. per night
Ship Lane, Thurrock, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$118
Avg. per night
Brook Street, Brentwood, United Kingdom
2.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$178
Avg. per night
London Road 128-130, Brentwood, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$173
Avg. per night
Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, United Kingdom
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$187
Avg. per night
Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$158
Avg. per night
21 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, United Kingdom
0.0 km from city centre
Parking
$107
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Essex

Discover affordable stays in Essex that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Essex can be found for as low as $72 per night. There is currently one property in Essex that can be booked for this price. Tl Stansted Great Dunmow is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Essex. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Essex we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$72
Avg. per night
Army & Navy 128-136 Parkway, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
$75
Avg. per night
2-4 Colne Road, Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$75
Avg. per night
Cressing Road, Galley's Corner, Braintree, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
$78
Avg. per night
Thanet Grange, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$78
Avg. per night
Thremhall Avenue, Stansted, United Kingdom
4.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$83
Avg. per night
Stifford Clays Road, Grays, United Kingdom
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
Crown Green Roundabout, Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
8.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$89
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Essex

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Essex to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Essex at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, United Kingdom
21 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, United Kingdom
Weston Avenue, West Thurrock, Grays, United Kingdom
4 stars
4 stars +
Round Coppice Road, Stansted, United Kingdom
London Road 128-130, Brentwood, United Kingdom
Eight Ash Green, Abbotts Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Other accommodations in Essex

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University Of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$87
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Essex

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Essex to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Whether you're visiting Essex for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hotels close to your ideal location. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hotel.

About Essex

Sprawling between London and the North Sea, Essex centres around the county town of Chelmsford. It’s home to ancient settlements, spectacular gardens and heritage-listed country estates, as well as 560 kilometres of picturesque coastline.

Things to do in Essex

From its lively market towns to the castle-dotted countryside, Essex offers exciting attractions on the doorstep of London.

Discover the rich history of Colchester. Famed for its Norman castle built on the foundations of a Roman temple, Colchester is a must-visit destination in Essex for history buffs. Browse the ancient artefacts on display at Colchester Castle’s museum before admiring the period costumes and decorative arts in the Hollytrees Museum, which is housed in a beautifully preserved Georgian townhouse.

Explore lively Chelmsford. Forming part of the London commuter belt, Chelmsford centres around a medieval cathedral renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and intricately decorated ceiling. Get up close to military weaponry and uniforms at the Essex Regiment Museum, then stroll through the landscaped grounds of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Hyde Hall, which offers sweeping views across the Essex countryside.

Visit one of the finest Jacobean houses in England. Located outside of Saffron Walden, Audley End House is a 17th-century country estate that has long been the family seat of the Barons Braybrookes. Today, you can wander through the elegant staterooms, servant’s quarters and stables before exploring the award-winning gardens remodelled by "England's greatest gardener”, Capability Brown.

See rare and endangered species at the Colchester Zoo. Travelling with kids? They’ll love spending a day at the renowned Colchester Zoo, which is home to ring-tailed lemurs, southern white rhinoceros and Patagonian sea lions. It’s divided into several themed zones, including the Elephant Kingdom, the Dragons of Komodo and the Medellin Monkeys, which is home to a group of Colombian black spider monkeys.

Getting around Essex

London Stansted Airport is the main aviation gateway to Essex and has flights to destinations across Europe, North Africa and Asia. Several railway lines connect towns and cities across the county to London while buses serve smaller towns and villages.

Facts about staying in Essex

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Essex to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Essex?

    Our travellers prefer to stay in places like Stansted, Colchester, and Saffron Walden while in Essex.

  • What are the best hotels in Essex?

    Essex is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Novotel London Stansted Airport, which has a current rating of 7.9. For other potential stays, consider Holiday Inn Southend and Premier Inn London Stansted Airport, which can also be great places to stay in Essex.

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