The Hythe is an area in the southeastern part of Colchester in Essex, England, on the River Colne.

The Hythe is home to the Paxmans Factory which manufactures automobile parts.

Hythe railway station is on the Sunshine Coast Line.

Services run towards Clacton-on-sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Colchester and London.

The Church of St Leonard is located in the Hythe.