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A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a sign reading 'HOTEL SAINT HELEN,' and a number '1601' above.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden floor, and a checkered tile pattern.

A dining area with a large wooden table, upholstered chairs, pendant lights, and a chalkboard menu.

1. Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel

East End, 0.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

James

￥11,643

￥13,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A large building with a sign reading "Harbor House Hotel and Marina" at the entrance, featuring a staircase leading up to the main doors.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a white sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A pier with multiple 'Pier 21' signs, a large building with a flat roof, and a historic ship docked nearby.

2. Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Strand Historic District, 0.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Donny

￥22,958

￥26,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A grand building with ornate columns and a balcony adorned with lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a fireplace.

A two-story building with a balcony, flags, and outdoor seating.

A room with hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, a door with a window, a small table with a vase, and a gray armchair.

3. The George Manor

East End, 0.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

James

￥27,788

￥31,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A two-story house with a balcony on each floor, a front door, and a small front yard with a brick pathway and red flowers.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue runner.

A brick building with outdoor seating and string lights.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a chandelier, and curtains.

4. The 1890 Freeman House

East End, 0.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Dominique

￥27,091

￥31,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious living room with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a front entrance with a door, and a number '511' on the front.

A room with a dark wooden cabinet, a white countertop, and a large mirror.

A balcony with wooden railings, palm trees, and a view of residential buildings.

5. The Mansion on 17th

East End, 0.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Aaron

￥27,023

￥31,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious café with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a menu board, and a brick wall.

A spacious indoor atrium with multiple seating areas, a central fountain, and tall palm trees.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a brick wall, comfortable seating, and a modern design.

6. The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Strand Historic District, 0.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Nicole

￥25,541

￥29,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a coffee machine.

A swimming pool with a black metal fence, a lifeguard stand, and a sign indicating no diving.

A modern dining area with striped upholstered chairs and light-colored tables, featuring artwork on the walls and a neutral color palette.

A multi-story building with a sign reading "Sea Breeze."

7. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

San Jacinto, 1.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Fabian

￥15,533

￥18,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A luxurious lobby with a brown leather sofa, a round table, and a chandelier.

A grand dining hall with a large chandelier, elegant chandeliers, and a central table displaying 'GRAND GALEVZ'.

A large, multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard with a covered seating area, and palm trees surrounding the property.

8. Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Jody

￥32,680

￥37,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A wooden staircase with a curved design, leading to a landing with a potted plant and a table.

A dining area with a white fireplace, a large ornate mirror, and a chandelier.

A dining room with a chandelier, a large mirror, and a vase of flowers on the table.

9. Coppersmith Inn B&B

San Jacinto, 0.7 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Lucia

￥34,872

￥49,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A poolside area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with palm trees.

A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, a thatched-roof structure, and a fenced area with yellow umbrellas.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Fort Crockett, 2.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Judy

￥16,023

￥18,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a small table, a bench, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a keyboard. There are two office chairs and a vase with decorative items.

A modern dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, large windows with blinds, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A home gym with various exercise equipment including a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.

11. Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

2.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

David

￥11,438

￥13,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in microwave.

A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a bedside lamp, and a "Welcome to Our Beach House" sign on the wall.

A dining area with a table set for four, a vase with yellow flowers, and a kitchen in the background.

12. 1 Mi to Seawall! Dog-friendly Coastal Getaway

Lasker Park, 3.2 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Charles

￥30,560

￥56,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a comfortable seating area, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden desk, and a potted plant.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel patio with wooden furniture, umbrellas, and a sign reading "Hotel Lucine."

13. Hotel Lucine

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Travis

￥18,426

￥25,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A swimming pool with multiple umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a built-in TV displaying a show, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a patterned backsplash.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, TV, ceiling fan, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a coffee machine, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Galveston Island Pool Suites

Kempner Park, 1.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Michael

￥4,418

￥15,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a white picket fence.

A well-lit living room with leather chairs, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A street lamp with decorative elements and a building with balconies in the background.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

15. Carr Mansion

Old Central, 1.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Prisilla

￥36,972

￥46,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in heater.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, a palm tree, and a sign for 'Red Roof Inn'.

A laundry area with four white front-loading washers and dryers, a window on the left, and a plain wall.

A hotel lobby with multiple tables and chairs, a reception desk, and signs indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

16. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Galveston - Beachfront

Fort Crockett, 3.2 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Estevan

￥7,917

￥9,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor swimming pool area with a basketball hoop, a water fountain, and a building with stone facade and multiple windows.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign at the top.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, blue cushioned seating, a grill station, and a pergola overhead.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston

2.2 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

￥17,362

￥19,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A beach with a jetty extending into the water, a road with palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small table.

18. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Galveston Beach

Fort Crockett, 2.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Jose

￥15,605

￥18,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view into the kitchen.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chalkboard with 'Welcome Sunshine' written on it, and a neon sign saying 'You are my Sunshine.'

A hallway with a staircase, a chandelier, a door with a doormat, and a small table with a box.

A living room with a dark sofa, white curtains, a lamp, and a small table.

19. Charming Condos in Galveston

Kempner Park, 1.7 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Christy

￥4,418

￥15,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception area with a stone-patterned counter, a white door, and a sign stating "Sorry, no pets allowed."

A conference room with a large table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a small desk with a computer.

A building with a red roof and a balcony, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a view of the ocean.

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

20. The Mariner

San Jacinto, 1.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Myra

￥6,781

￥7,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21	9.4 Exceptional 2,071 reviews	View
The George Manor	9.8 Exceptional 539 reviews	View
The 1890 Freeman House	9.8 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
The Mansion on 17th	9.6 Exceptional 943 reviews	View

Top St. Mary Cathedral Basilica Hotel Reviews

The Mariner

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

8/10 Good

"Liked the view of gulf of America from room Someone left a wad of hair in the coffee maker. Gross"

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel with great friendly staff. Comfortable bed and great rooftop bar"

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"First time at this hotel and definitely will make it a recurrent hotel. Only 90 min from the Woodlands. I was surprised to find such a good hotel that I didn’t know of. Great staff, beautiful and clean rooms. Excellent view of the ocean. My kids enjoyed the beach and the pool. And last but not least, very convenient to have the restaurants on-site. We tried the Italian and was delicious. Coming back ;)"

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and very big. The property needs to paint and do some upkeep. All doors to rooms beat up and paint was coming off everywhere. Great location"

The Mansion on 17th

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Gilded Age Victorian house. Staff was attentive and friendly. Property is well kept. Delicious breakfast. Porch is perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea. Convenient location to local attractions. We would definitely stay again!"

The George Manor

8/10 Good

"Nice, quite place with great staff. Rooms are more like small apartments. It’s in a neighborhood so parking is on the street but staff will help out with your luggage. Bed was so-so. Breakfast wasn’t fancy but it was good. I’d definitely stay here again."

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

10/10 Excellent

"We were only in this hotel for a few hours. Was decent for the cheap price. Offered late check in and staff was friendly and helpful"

Charming Historic Loft, 3 Blocks from The Strand

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cool place and very comfortable! Also, the location could not have been any better. Hosts were easy to communicate with and check in/check out was a breeze. Hope to stay here again."

Other attractions near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

A theater with rows of blue seats, balconies, and ornate columns.

Grand 1894 Opera House

8.6/10 (110 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Grand 1894 Opera House, a storied theater in Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

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A large, ornate house with a balcony and palm trees.

East End Historic District

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galveston when you take a trip to East End Historic District. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Old Quarter Acoustic Café

You can get tickets for a performance at Old Quarter Acoustic Café on your trip to Galveston. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Galveston Art League Gallery

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Galveston Art League Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Galveston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Galveston History Museum

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Galveston History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

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Strand Theatre

8.8/10 (43 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Strand Theatre, a storied theater in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

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Reedy Chapel

You can learn about the history of Galveston when you stop by Reedy Chapel.

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Rosenberg Library

Rosenberg Library is just one of the places to see in Galveston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

St. Mary Cathedral Basilica is located in a historic area of Galveston known for its beautiful beaches and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 645 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Adjacent to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 and Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Expedia has 645 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

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What can I see and do near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Study the collections at Galveston Railroad Museum, The Bryan Museum, or Galveston History Museum. Galveston Seawall, Grand 1894 Opera House, and Ashton Villa are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Strand Theatre and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.

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Our top choices for St. Mary Cathedral Basilica hotels

1. Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel

2. Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3. The George Manor

4. The 1890 Freeman House

5. The Mansion on 17th

6. The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

8. Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

9. Coppersmith Inn B&B

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

11. Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

12. 1 Mi to Seawall! Dog-friendly Coastal Getaway

13. Hotel Lucine

14. Galveston Island Pool Suites

15. Carr Mansion

16. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Galveston - Beachfront

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston

18. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Galveston Beach

19. Charming Condos in Galveston

20. The Mariner

Compare popular hotels close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Top St. Mary Cathedral Basilica Hotel Reviews

The Mariner

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

The Mansion on 17th

The George Manor

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Charming Historic Loft, 3 Blocks from The Strand

Other attractions near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Grand 1894 Opera House

East End Historic District

Old Quarter Acoustic Café

Galveston Art League Gallery

Galveston History Museum

Strand Theatre

Reedy Chapel

Rosenberg Library

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