Greyfriars is located on High Street in the historic centre of Colchester, a city known for its rich Roman heritage. The hotel is a short 3-minute walk from the Colchester Castle estate and about 0.8 km from Castle Park Cricket Ground. Beth Chatto Gardens, a renowned botanical garden, is approximately 5 km away. London Stansted Airport is the nearest major airport, situated around 48 km from the hotel.