Stay Historic Area, Williamsburg

Williamsburg Inn

A place to stay in Historic Area, Williamsburg, a splurge ($$$$).

Why go

Colonial Williamsburg's 1937 Regency-style hotel, a short walk from Duke of Gloucester Street.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Williamsburg, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Duke of Gloucester Street and Grand Illumination.

Type: Stay · Cities
Neighborhood: Historic Area
Price: $$$$

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Williamsburg, measured as straight-line distance.

1
Duke of Gloucester Street
The Historic Area's main street, its doors hung with wreaths of fruit, pinecones, shells and dried flowers in December.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
2
Grand Illumination
Colonial Williamsburg's opening of the Christmas season, with candles in windows, music across the Historic Area and fireworks.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
3
King's Arms Tavern
Colonial Williamsburg tavern serving game pie, peanut soup and other 18th-century Virginia dishes by candlelight.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
4
Bruton Parish Church
Working Episcopal church from 1715 on Duke of Gloucester Street, known for its evening concerts and Christmas services.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
5
Governor's Palace
Reconstructed residence of Virginia's royal governors at the head of the Palace Green, with formal gardens and a maze.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
6
Merchants Square
Colonial Revival shopping street at the edge of the Historic Area, with shops, cafes and The Cheese Shop.
Shopping · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Williamsburg Inn is a stop on our Williamsburg & Richmond route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

Williamsburg & Richmond
Colonial wreaths, tavern suppers, garden lights
4 daysStop 1 of 2Best Late Nov – Dec

More to do in Williamsburg

Williamsburg Inn is our only stay pick in Williamsburg; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Williamsburg guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Williamsburg run from 45°F in January to 90°F in July; August is usually the wettest month.

Modelled monthly averages for Williamsburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Williamsburg weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates: 37.26891, -76.69821
Destination: Williamsburg, Virginia