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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near The Athenaeum on Hotels.com. These hotels close to The Athenaeum consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 7, 2026.

A row of windows with blue flower boxes containing purple flowers, a signboard, and a potted plant on the sidewalk.

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, wooden beams, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A blue door with a white frame, flanked by two potted plants.

A room with exposed wooden beams, a television mounted on the wall, a small wooden table with a cup and bottles, and a mirror reflecting the room.

1. Chantry Hotel

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Kevin

CNY1,293

CNY1,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, plush seating, a round table, and a decorative partition.

A hotel reception area with a large mural, a Premier Inn sign, a vending machine, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a sofa, round tables, a bar area, and a television screen.

2. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Athenaeum

CNY393

CNY472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A dining area with brick walls, a table with chairs, a blue hanging light, and a window with a view of the outside.

A traditional white building with multiple windows, a signboard listing amenities like rooms, garden, cask ales, and all-day dining.

A cozy lounge area with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large mirror.

3. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Denise

CNY748

CNY898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a grey bedspread, and a grey rug.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a grey sofa, and a small table with a cactus.

A concrete table with wooden legs and a furry rug underneath.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black range hood, a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a washing machine.

4. Bury St Edmunds - Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

Wisia

CNY1,014

CNY1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps including Guinness and Carling, shelves with bottles, and two large mirrors.

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

5. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.2 km from The Athenaeum

Mark

CNY544

CNY653 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with a wooden raised bed and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface.

6. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.7 km from The Athenaeum

James

CNY1,136

CNY1,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A bathroom with a copper bathtub, wooden flooring, and patterned walls.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange velvet armchair, and two marble coffee tables.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

7. The Angel Hotel

< 0.1 km from The Athenaeum

Stephen

CNY1,361

CNY1,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A courtyard with a gravel area, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a building with a large windowed section.

A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

8. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.9 km from The Athenaeum

Rob

CNY558

CNY669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

A pool table in a room with wooden walls and ceiling, a jukebox, and a poster on the wall.

A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.

9. The Westgate

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Toby

CNY832

CNY998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A room with a skylight, wooden walls, and various hanging planters with plants.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a black umbrella, and a blue fence covered in greenery.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden tables and chairs, and a variety of framed pictures on the walls.

A building with a sign reading "The Bushel" and a sign for "Greene King".

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from The Athenaeum

Timothy

CNY640

CNY767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel lobby with seating, a check-in counter, a television, and a wall mural.

A brick building with multiple windows, a pathway, and a grassy area.

11. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.3 km from The Athenaeum

Paula

CNY423

CNY508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a menu board, and a wine rack.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a sliding door leading to a kitchen.

12. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Athenaeum

Samantha

CNY748

CNY898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

13. All Saints Resort

3.7 km from The Athenaeum

Emma

CNY995

CNY1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, a central entrance with a small porch, and multiple windows.

A window with a view of a park and a road.

A brick building with a large window, a small garden area with a lawn, and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window with a view of greenery, and a painting on the wall.

14. Beightons Bed and Breakfast

5.1 km from The Athenaeum

David

CNY832

CNY998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a grassy area, with buildings and trees in the background.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.

A corridor with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a hanging sign.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a shower area.

15. The Packhorse Inn

15.8 km from The Athenaeum

John

CNY775

CNY929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A wooden deck leading to a house with a traditional half-timbered facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a brick chimney.

A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a mirror reflecting a floral arrangement, and a wall clock.

A wooden bridge with a covered walkway, surrounded by dense green foliage.

A Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a brick base.

16. Heritage Grange At Thurston

6.2 km from The Athenaeum

Clare

CNY539

CNY647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A residential building named 'The Warrener' with a well-maintained lawn and garden.

17. Premier Inn Thetford

19 km from The Athenaeum

Stephen

CNY393

CNY472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, ornate wall decorations, and a chandelier.

A formal dining room with long tables set for a meal, surrounded by chairs with headrests.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen through an open doorway.

A white building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a paved entrance area with planters.

18. The Thomas Paine

19.2 km from The Athenaeum

Francesca

CNY898

CNY1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

19. The Guinness Arms

12.2 km from The Athenaeum

David

CNY945

CNY1,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a customer holding a cocktail, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

A room with bunk beds, a bed with patterned pillows, a wicker chair, and a window with a view.

20. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.9 km from The Athenaeum

Adam

CNY999

CNY1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to The Athenaeum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Chantry Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 267 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns	9.0 Wonderful 149 reviews	View
Bury St Edmunds - Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking	8.4 Very Good 5 reviews	View
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Other landmarks near The Athenaeum

A well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a historic church with a tall spire.

Abbey Gardens

9.4/10 (80 reviews)

Abbey Gardens is worth a visit when in central Bury St Edmunds.

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A cathedral with Gothic architecture, a well-manicured garden with purple flowers, and a large tree on the right.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

9.6/10 (92 reviews)

If you're interested in local religious buildings, central Bury St Edmunds is home to Bury St Edmunds Abbey.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to St Edmundsbury Cathedral— just one of the monuments in central Bury St Edmunds. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the cathedral in the area.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to The Abbey Gate— just one of the monuments in central Bury St Edmunds. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the cathedral in the area.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to St Mary's Church— just one of the monuments in central Bury St Edmunds. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the cathedral in the area.

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The Nutshell

You could stop off for a few afternoon drinks at The Nutshell when visiting Bury St Edmunds.

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Greene King Brewery

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Greene King Brewery— just one of the monuments in central Bury St Edmunds.

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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. If you want to experience more of the culture Bury St Edmunds has to offer, head to The Apex, The Athenaeum, and St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near The Athenaeum?

Guests love staying at The Angel Hotel, which is a hotel near The Athenaeum.
The Westgate is another well-reviewed inn and is just steps away.
With 3,228 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near The Athenaeum?

You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

Take a look at the lowest price per night

Can I find hotels close to The Athenaeum that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline before you book. To find refundable rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to The Athenaeum that offer these rates are The Northgate and The Packhorse Inn.

What are the best romantic hotels near The Athenaeum?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, The Old Cannon Brewery offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. It's steps from The Athenaeum.
Another great option is All Saints Resort, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to The Athenaeum with free breakfast?

Begin your day with a free continental breakfast at The Old Cannon Brewery, which is steps from The Athenaeum.
Haughley House B&B is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near The Athenaeum have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with park views at The Angel Hotel, which is steps from The Athenaeum.
Also recommended is The Abbey Hotel and Apartments, which has rooms with garden or courtyard views.

What are the best family hotels close to The Athenaeum?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, The Angel Hotel offers children's meals. The Athenaeum is just steps away.
Also consider The Ickworth Hotel & Spa as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near The Athenaeum?

Treat yourself when you stay at The Northgate, which is steps from The Athenaeum and offers parking.
A second luxurious choice is Guinness Arms, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near The Athenaeum with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from The Athenaeum.
Another property that offers free parking is The Westgate, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near The Athenaeum with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the indoor pool at All Saints Resort. The Athenaeum is a short 6-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is The Ickworth Hotel & Spa.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near The Athenaeum?

Sights like Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Ickworth House are in the area near The Athenaeum.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to The Athenaeum?

Bring your beloved pet along when you stay at The Angel Hotel, which is steps from The Athenaeum.
Another pet-friendly spot is Best Western Priory Hotel.

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