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Situated in Harlow and with Stansted Mountfitchet Station reachable within 21 km, HARLOW INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Host really welcoming. Fantastic pub right next to the hostel if you want to grab a bite to eat.

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7.8
Good
280 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Situated in Colchester, 32 km from Freeport Braintree, University of Essex - Colchester Campus features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 37 km of Hedingham Castle. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms have a wardrobe. Easy access. Close enough to city but no noise.

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7.2
Good
544 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

ARU Chelmsford Student Village is situated in Chelmsford, within 35 km of Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 36 km of Adventure Island. The property is around 10 km from Hylands Park, 22 km from Freeport Braintree and 32 km from Upminster. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Chelmsford Train Station.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a desk. The units at ARU Chelmsford Student Village come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

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Price from
US$168
per night

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