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A modern kitchen with a wooden island, dark blue cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. There is a large window with a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a potted plant, and a gray sofa with cushions.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

1. Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

Park Point, 0.5 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Deangelo

￥30,071

￥56,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a dark wood bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds.

A two-story house with a porch, wooden staircase, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

2. Harris House by Heirloom Boutique Collection

East Hillside, 2.2 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Natasha

￥23,982

￥45,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A waterfront park with a metal sculpture, a bridge, and a body of water.

Pier B Resort with a marina, boats, and a Silos Restaurant.

A deck with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and string lights against a backdrop of a waterfront and a bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the harbor.

3. Pier B Resort

Downtown Duluth, 0.8 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Ron

￥28,749

￥35,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a bridge and cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas, a stone facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a large window offering a view of the interior.

4. Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Canal Park, 0.3 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Richard

￥35,253

￥40,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a red pillow, a framed picture, and a suitcase.

A historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by trees and street lamps.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

5. Fitger's Inn

Downtown Duluth, 1.3 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

R Michael

￥25,955

￥29,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a round table, four upholstered chairs, a large abstract painting, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a brown leather sofa, and a gray armchair. Large windows offer a view of a body of water and buildings.

6. Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

Downtown Duluth, 0.6 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Keeley

￥13,578

￥15,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, chairs, and a dining area.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a coffee station.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, coffee bar, and a view of the sea.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

7. Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

Canal Park, 0.3 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Andrew

￥25,906

￥29,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining area.

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple windows and balconies, and a clear sky.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a clear entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, a lifeguard chair, and a covered area.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

Park Point, 0.9 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Sokhom

￥23,395

￥26,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious room with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a large window, and a television.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a rug, and a bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large red patterned rug, and several pieces of furniture including armchairs and a sofa.

A cozy interior with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a billiards table.

9. The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

Downtown Duluth, 0.8 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

david

￥20,647

￥23,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, trees, and a road.

A building with a large sign reading 'DULUTH' and a pathway leading to a sunset view.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.

10. The Lakeview Guesthouse

Downtown Duluth, 1.1 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Heather

￥22,511

￥25,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a large deck area, a sign indicating a location, and a view of the water.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden paneling, multiple windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden building with a circular door, a bench, and a stone building in the background.

A brick building with a large wooden deck, outdoor seating, and string lights.

11. Endion Station Inn | Hotel Next to Lake Superior

Canal Park, 0.6 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Melissa

￥26,821

￥30,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A living room with a view of the sea, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a bed with a white headboard, and a small table.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofa, and a view of the ocean.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a chair, and a door at the end.

12. The Intrepid

Downtown Duluth, 0.9 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Pamela

￥20,821

￥23,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, kettle, and a glass carafe.

A room with a wooden floor, a bench, a window with blinds, and a patterned curtain.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with red chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a chessboard.

13. Hostel du Nord

Downtown Duluth, 0.6 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Tara

￥13,627

￥15,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a sink, a microwave, and a desk with a chair. There are two beds with pillows and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with two receptionists, a stone counter, and a textured wall.

14. The Inn on Lake Superior

Canal Park, 0.3 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Pam

￥27,057

￥30,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, a large planter with flowers, and a hanging flower basket.

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric-patterned carpet, contemporary furniture, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a coffee machine, and a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

15. Sheraton Duluth Hotel

Downtown Duluth, 1 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Larry

￥29,574

￥33,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and decorative plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a chair, and a doorway leading to a bathroom.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

16. The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Canal Park, 0.3 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Pamela

￥18,144

￥20,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A large red ship docked at a marina with smaller boats and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a city view.

A large, historic brick building with multiple chimneys, a prominent front entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

Downtown Duluth, 0.6 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Jesica

￥22,023

￥25,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with a red upholstered booth, a round table, and a view of a bridge and cityscape through large windows.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a glass wall.

A lobby with a red carpet, a grey sofa, a red circular seating area, and a mosaic pillar.

A lobby with a red and black striped carpet, a red sofa, a white sofa, and a fireplace.

18. Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

Downtown Duluth, 0.7 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Daniel

￥17,383

￥19,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story waterfront building with balconies, large windows, and a grassy area with rocks.

19. Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior

Endion, 3.4 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Paula

￥22,810

￥28,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a bathtub.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, brick walls, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A wooden console table with various items including a bowl, bottles, and a lamp.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a grand staircase.

20. Historic GG Barnum Mansion by Heirloom Boutique Collection

Endion, 3.7 km from Great Lakes Aquarium

Kimberly

￥24,904

￥27,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Lakes Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel \| Boutique Collection by Heirloom	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Harris House by Heirloom Boutique Collection	9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Pier B Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,640 reviews	View
Fitger's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Great Lakes Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Canal Park Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here. The hotel is extremely clean and inviting. Great location."

Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and easy walking to pier. Room was spacious and had mini kitchen."

Pier B Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I didn’t like the fact that breakfast was supposedly included, but it didn’t include coffee, only one breakfast entree. Anything additional was billed to the guest."

The Lakeview Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience! Highly recommend. Great view! Very clean and comfortable!"

The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing fun and clean I will be back again so much in walking distance great couples get away"

Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay downtown and access everything. Very clean and friendly. Pillows were fluffy and the mattress was comfortable. Will stay again when in town!"

The Inn on Lake Superior

8/10 Good

"Clean room, good breakfast, and great views"

Hostel du Nord

10/10 Excellent

"Free parking in the back was a pleasant surprise! I was only here for a quick place to sleep before continuing on my journey but it was everything I needed. Clean showers and easily accessible bunks. Its an easy walk to the Canal from the Hostel as well. There is a large bunk capacity at this location, two level bunkbeds both upstairs and downstairs, and they both seemed to be Co-Ed at the time of my visit. Fresh sheets, a pillow and a towel were provided with the bunk. Blackout curtains, a lamp and a fan that are provided with your bunk. The owner was very friendly and helpful with recommendations in the area."

Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

8/10 Good

"A nice quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bath property, on Park Point, near the lift bridge. Staff kind and well mannered. It was hard to see and access the beaches. Hard to see and access water."

Other attractions near Great Lakes Aquarium

A nighttime cityscape with a prominent bridge, illuminated buildings, and a river.

Aerial Lift Bridge

9.4/10 (3,750 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Duluth with a visit to Aerial Lift Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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A steam locomotive on a bridge emitting black smoke, surrounded by dense greenery.

North Shore Scenic Railroad

9.0/10 (641 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Shore Scenic Railroad during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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AMSOIL Arena

8.6/10 (386 reviews)

Catch an event at AMSOIL Arena during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

9.0/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

8.6/10 (622 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Lake Superior Maritime Museum

9.2/10 (50 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lake Superior Maritime Museum in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

You can get tickets for a performance at Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Lakes Aquarium?

Great Lakes Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Duluth known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 105 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Great Lakes Aquarium?

Adjacent to Great Lakes Aquarium, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Canal Park Lodge and Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Great Lakes Aquarium?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Lakes Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Lakes Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Great Lakes Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Lakes Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Great Lakes Aquarium?

Study the collections at Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Lake Superior Maritime Museum, or Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Aerial Lift Bridge, North Shore Scenic Railroad, and Glensheen Historic Estate. You can enjoy live performances at Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and NorShor Theatre.

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Our top choices for Great Lakes Aquarium hotels

1. Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

2. Harris House by Heirloom Boutique Collection

3. Pier B Resort

4. Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Fitger's Inn

6. Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

7. Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Duluth Waterfront

9. The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

10. The Lakeview Guesthouse

11. Endion Station Inn | Hotel Next to Lake Superior

12. The Intrepid

13. Hostel du Nord

14. The Inn on Lake Superior

15. Sheraton Duluth Hotel

16. The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

18. Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

19. Beacon Pointe on Lake Superior

20. Historic GG Barnum Mansion by Heirloom Boutique Collection

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Top Great Lakes Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Canal Park Lodge

Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

Pier B Resort

The Lakeview Guesthouse

The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG

The Inn on Lake Superior

Hostel du Nord

Dragëstil Park Point Aparthōtel | Boutique Collection by Heirloom

Other attractions near Great Lakes Aquarium

Aerial Lift Bridge

North Shore Scenic Railroad

S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

AMSOIL Arena

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Lake Superior Maritime Museum

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

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