There are some excellent places to stay in Essex, with everything from expensive, charming hotels, to simple, clean and affordable youth hostels and everything in between. Being close to London certainly won’t prevent you from finding the best place to stay in Essex, if anything it is made easier; especially thanks to the fact that there are so many beautiful and historical tourist destinations in the county.
Places like Colchester, Braintree and Southend on Sea offer some lovely places to stay in Essex, whether you want a relaxing countryside retreat or a lively seaside holiday, you can find exactly what you are looking for here.