The Best Hotels Closest to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration in Mystic for 2026

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A dark-colored building with two windows and an air conditioning unit.

A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a garden with various flowers.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a towel rack, a painting, and a window with bottles on the sill.

1. Eileen of Mystic

1.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Leigh

￥34,231

￥39,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A two-story house with a balcony on the second floor.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, safety signs, and colorful chairs around the pool.

A pathway lined with pink roses leading to a white house with a bench.

A dining area with a table set for four, a vase of flowers, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

2. The Taber Inne & Suites

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lynn Koloff

￥20,550

￥23,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A long, narrow hallway with dark green doors, patterned carpet, and a series of lights along the ceiling.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the water through the window.

3. DELAMAR MYSTIC

Rossie Velvet Mill Historic District, 1.2 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

lisa

￥46,986

￥57,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a tiled backsplash, and bar stools.

A spacious living room with a large window, a blue cabinet, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and blue chairs. Tables are set with wine glasses and cutlery.

4. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brad

￥44,656

￥51,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor area, and landscaped surroundings.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small round table, a blue patterned rug, a TV mounted on a wall, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A waterfront view with a wooden dock, a bench, and a row of buildings along the water.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

5. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Beth

￥24,019

￥27,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A garden with a pond, a fountain, and a white tent.

A room with a Christmas tree, a vintage doll, and a sign reading "Welcome House of 1836 Gardens."

A building with classical columns and a well-lit entrance.

A room with a large mirror, Christmas decorations, a table with a red tablecloth, and two lamps.

6. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Linda

￥45,921

￥52,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern outdoor lounge area with a long bench and cushioned seating, a central fire feature, and glass walls offering views of the interior.

A modern outdoor seating area with a glass fire feature and a striped sofa.

A couple sitting on a striped sofa with a fire feature in the center.

7. Hilton Mystic

0.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Valerie

￥20,602

￥23,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, handicap-accessible parking, and a clear sky.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and tables.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including chairs and tables, and a covered section with umbrellas.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and water bottles.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Allain

￥25,386

￥29,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, and a bathroom.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a small table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator.

A reception area with a patterned counter, a sofa, and a wall with decorative plates.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

9. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

￥18,742

￥21,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen area with a blue island, wooden accents, and a sign that reads "Delight in the day."

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green artificial grass rug, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

10. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

￥16,715

￥19,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a small dining table with two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a lamp, a table, and a chair.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jean Marie

￥26,863

￥30,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, and a red sofa.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a central round table, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a red and white patterned chair.

A hotel hallway with a mirror, a sink, a refrigerator, and a microwave on shelves.

A Howard Johnson Inn with a classic white facade, a covered entrance, and a signboard.

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jennifer

￥14,650

￥16,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel lobby with a curved railing, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and large windows with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A lobby with a chandelier, potted plants, and seating areas.

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

13. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Eric

￥12,640

￥14,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A clear view of a marina with boats docked, a grassy area with a hanging chair, and a building with 'MYSTIC SHIPYARD' signage in the background.

A view from a covered deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and a rocky shoreline.

A modern house with a grey siding exterior, a black front door, and a covered porch with a potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the water through the glass door, and a wooden ceiling beam.

14. Harbor View Landing

West Mystic, 3.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Karley

￥35,555

￥40,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with red curtains.

A dining table with a coffee maker, microwave, and food items.

A bathroom with a white sink, a gold-framed mirror, and a bottle of spa soap.

A living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

15. The Williams Center --King-bed room-New London/Mystic area

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

￥15,818

￥18,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Two people sitting at a round table with a view of a lake and sunset.

A living room with a beige sofa, a patterned ottoman, a black leather chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A vineyard with houses and a lake in the background.

A two-story house with a garage and a covered porch.

16. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Abby

￥19,926

￥22,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A house with a front lawn and daffodils in the foreground.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, wooden beams, and tables and chairs.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a mirror on the wall.

A yellow house with a balcony, a small tower, and a well-maintained garden.

17. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

￥37,759

￥45,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A covered patio with a wooden table set for dining, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A cozy living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a mural on the wall.

A room with a bed, a chair, a tray with breakfast items, and a fireplace.

Electric vehicle charging stations in a garden with rocks, pink flowers, and yellow foliage.

18. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

￥32,953

￥37,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including windows and a door.

A breakfast bar with a variety of pastries, a coffee machine, and a toaster.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large poster of a coastal scene, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stonington-Mystic Area

9.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Cynthia

￥21,759

￥25,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the street at night.

A lobby with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a large glass partition.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a counter, seating with red cushioned chairs, and a bar stocked with bottles.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lisette

￥17,998

￥20,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Eileen of Mystic	10.0 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
The Taber Inne & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
DELAMAR MYSTIC	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
The Whaler's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 927 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Mystic	9.2 Wonderful 1,164 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

8/10 Good

"Great location. Convenient to all the attractions and downtown. Price was very affordable. Staff was nice. It was a little dated, and had some cosmetic issues. But for the price it was comfortable and clean. Don’t expect the Ritz, but I recommend!"

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely time. The host was so kind to check on us during a local storm. The house was equipped with all kinds of thoughtful little touches to make our stay more comfortable!"

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the most thoughtful host and comfortable homes I’ve experienced in my vacation travels. The host communicated very effectively, there were lovely treats left for us at the house and there was nothing we needed that we didn’t have. The home is very comfortable, the kitchen perfectly stocked and the outdoor space was very comfortable. Couldn’t have been more happy or comfortable."

Historic Home and Cottage with Seaport View

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! Accurate description. Very clean. Great communication. Location is great for a beautiful walk to downtown Mystic! Highly recommend"

The Seaport Bridgeman - All things Mystic steps from your door

10/10 Excellent

"This is the third time we are staying at this property. It is clean and well-appointed. We already have our next stay planned."

Stones Throw - Seaport 2Min walk

10/10 Excellent

"Location was perfect for our stay. Close to downtown-restaurants, shopping and beautiful views. The house was clean, beds were comfortable and check in and out were super easy!We will be back!"

ALONG THE MYSTIC RIVER @ SEAPORT & AQUARIUM: 5 QUEEN BEDS 1 BUNK BED

8/10 Good

"Thoroughly enjoyed our little family's long weekend in Mystic. The home's location cannot be beaten! We made some everlasting memories in Mystic, and this house is a huge part of that."

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bold coffee"

The Sea Shanty Suite · walk Mystic-Train/EV Lvl-2

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, easily accessible to downtown whether by car or foot."

Other attractions near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

A storefront with a sign reading "Franklin's General Store" and a sign for "Fudge made daily."

Olde Mistick Village

9.2/10 (1,563 reviews)

Spend your day shopping in a beautifully recreated pioneering village, where stores are housed in traditional timber buildings with an 18th-century aesthetic.

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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

9.2/10 (1,007 reviews)

Learn about life in a recreated 19th-century seafaring village or climb aboard one of the world’s last wooden whaleboats in this expansive outdoor maritime museum.

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A drawbridge over Mystic River, a white building labeled 'Mystic River Inn', and a sign indicating the bridge's clearance height.

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

9.4/10 (838 reviews)

See engineering mastery in action when you watch this drawbridge levering up to allow boats in and out of the Mystic Seaport.

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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Mystic when you spend time at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport

9.2/10 (272 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport during your trip to Mystic. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in the area.

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Mystic Arts Center

8.4/10 (72 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mystic Arts Center during your stay in Mystic. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Mystic Downtown Marina

9.4/10 (400 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mystic with a trip to Mystic Downtown Marina. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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Shady Oaks Park

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Shady Oaks Park, a lovely green space in Old Mystic. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is located in a welcoming area of Mystic known for its beautiful ocean views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Adjacent to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Hilton Mystic 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 Best Western Mystic Hotel and Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

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What can I see and do near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport, Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea, and Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Stonington's Old Lighthouse Museum, and B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Dip your toes in the water at Williams Beach, Dubois Beach, and Esker Point Beach.

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Our top choices for Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration hotels

1. Eileen of Mystic

2. The Taber Inne & Suites

3. DELAMAR MYSTIC

4. The Whaler's Inn

5. Hyatt Place Mystic

6. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

7. Hilton Mystic

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

9. Best Western Mystic Hotel

10. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

13. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

14. Harbor View Landing

15. The Williams Center --King-bed room-New London/Mystic area

16. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17. Stonecroft Inn

18. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stonington-Mystic Area

20. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

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Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

A peaceful nature setting within a two minute drive to Historic Downtown Mystic.

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

Historic Home and Cottage with Seaport View

The Seaport Bridgeman - All things Mystic steps from your door

Stones Throw - Seaport 2Min walk

ALONG THE MYSTIC RIVER @ SEAPORT & AQUARIUM: 5 QUEEN BEDS 1 BUNK BED

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

The Sea Shanty Suite · walk Mystic-Train/EV Lvl-2

Other attractions near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Olde Mistick Village

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport

Mystic Arts Center

Mystic Downtown Marina

Shady Oaks Park

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