If you plan to visit the College of William and Mary for admission, consider staying at the Fife and Drum Inn, conveniently located just one block from the heart of the historic campus, Wren Yard. Our inn is also a mere two blocks away from the starting point of campus tours. Regarding lodging in Williamsburg, Virginia, you won’t find a closer option to William and Mary College.
William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia
Stay at our Bed and Breakfast Near the College
"We could not get any closer to William and Mary when we brought our son for a tour. The admin office is just 2 blocks away."
~ Charles, Charlie, and Vickie
The Fife and Drum Inn
A welcoming haven
The Fife and Drum Inn has been a welcoming haven for numerous students and families touring colleges in Virginia and the southern region. Your hosts, Sharon and Billy, are natives of Williamsburg and can provide invaluable assistance and insights as you plan for your university years in this charming town. They can answer any questions you might have as you plan for your university years in the “Burg.”
Our Williamsburg bed and breakfast offers rooms such as the Restoration Suite and the Yorktown Room that can comfortably host up to three guests. They offer ideal accommodations for parents visiting the College with their incoming students.
William & Mary College
A rich history
Explore the rich history of the College of William and Mary, founded by Queen Mary II and King William III on February 8, 1693. This Virginia institution was established to offer a comprehensive education in Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and various other Arts and Sciences. William and Mary rank second only to Harvard as one of America’s oldest higher education institutions.
Fun Facts
Taxes and Tobacco
To support its financial needs, the King imposed a tax of 1 penny on every pound of tobacco exported from Virginia and Maryland to countries other than England. The Reverend James Blair served as the College’s first president until his passing in 1743.
Make the most of your visit to William and Mary College by staying at the Fife and Drum Inn, your ideal Williamsburg lodging choice near this historic institution.