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Our top choices for Chelmsford cheap hotels

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A rustic dining area with wooden beams, grey upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.

1. Channels Hotel

Channels Hotel
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Steven
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Channels Hotel
A buffet table with various food items and condiments.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.
Two people at a reception desk, one handing over a card to the other.
A tray with pastries, a teapot, and a cup on a wooden table.

2. County Hotel Chelmsford

County Hotel Chelmsford
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Olayinka
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
County Hotel Chelmsford
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall.
A wooden bridge over a pond with a brick house in the background.
A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden area.
A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

3. Pontlands Park

Pontlands Park
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Beverley
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Pontlands Park
A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.
A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.

4. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

Best Western Atlantic Hotel
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Christabel
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Atlantic Hotel
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A check-in kiosk with a floral wallpaper and a neon sign, a bar area with stools, and a reception desk.

5. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre
Chelmsford
Canada
Lea
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre
A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.
A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

6. The Ship

The Ship
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Mariama
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Ship
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view to a kitchen and balcony.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a painting of flowers.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a gas stove, and a stainless steel range hood.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table, and a TV on the wall.

7. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

Chelmsford Serviced Apartments
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Patricia
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Chelmsford Serviced Apartments
A waterfront hotel with a white facade, a black roof, and a white picket fence.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a chandelier, and a collection of framed artwork on the walls.
A wooden building with a tiled patio and outdoor seating area.
A rustic room with a brick fireplace, leather chairs, and vintage boots.

8. The Ferry Boat Inn

The Ferry Boat Inn
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
David
AU$312
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Ferry Boat Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a TV stand, a wardrobe, and a window.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, cutlery, and a fan.

9. Surridges Studio, Sleeps 4 w/ Parking & Dogs Ok

Surridges Studio, Sleeps 4 w/ Parking & Dogs Ok
Chelmsford
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Surridges Studio, Sleeps 4 w/ Parking & Dogs Ok
A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.
A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS ALE AND STOUT".
A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

10. The Compasses Inn

The Compasses Inn
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Daniel
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
The Compasses Inn
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Top Chelmsford Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The perfect start to our holiday, made everything easy, would definitely stay again, thanks."
Philip 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"ONLY STAYED ONE NIGHT. BUT WE WERE KINDLY GREETED AND CHECK-IN WAS QUICK. ROOM CLEAN AND NEAT"
RAQUEL 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Novotel London Stansted Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good
"The room could do with some maintenance, the bathroom needs renovating and one do the lamps in the bedroom was faulty. The restaurant was useful for dinner but quite high prices. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to the terminal building which is very handy."
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

8/10 Good
"Had a lovely stay at Delta Colchester. Staff is so pleasant and kind."
Tabassum 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at the Ramada Stansted was excellent. The room was spotlessly clean throughout. The beds were like a dream and the bed linen and towels were excellent. The staff on reception were friendly and welcoming and on entering the Ramada, you could see how inviting and clean the reception was. We did not have time for a breakfast, due to our early flight. However, we have had many deliciously tasting cooked breakfast at this particular Ramada in the past and really enjoyed it. When we stayed on 2nd September, the man on reception was fantastic, very helpful and very welcoming, which was a bonus straight away. We would give him 5 Stars *******."
Mark James 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff, clean and spacious room. Good food options and service. Good gym facilities. Pleanty of parking"
Gareth 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

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What is there to see and do in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford is known for its bar scene and offers things to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the outdoors at Hanningfield Reservoir and Danbury Country Park, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Bond Street.
How can I get to Chelmsford and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Chelmsford is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is London (STN-Stansted), situated 14 mi (22.5 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of London (SEN-Southend), which is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) away. If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Chelmsford Station, Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station or Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station.

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