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

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

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

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

1. Eileen of Mystic

1.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Leigh

HK$1,868

HK$2,148 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

2. The Taber Inne & Suites

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lynn Koloff

HK$1,134

HK$1,304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

3. DELAMAR MYSTIC

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

lisa

HK$2,357

HK$2,907 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and flower planters along the walls.

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

4. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brad

HK$2,218

HK$2,551 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

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

5. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Beth

HK$1,193

HK$1,372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A warmly decorated room with a piano, Christmas decorations, and a mirror.

6. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Linda

HK$2,281

HK$2,623 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window with a view of the street, and a decorative rope barrier.

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

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

7. Hilton Mystic

0.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Valerie

HK$1,023

HK$1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

HK$1,261

HK$1,450 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 Western Inn with a covered outdoor area, a flagpole with an American flag, and a church steeple in the background.

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

9. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

HK$931

HK$1,070 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

An aerial view of a residential area with a large building, a parking lot, and a lake in the background.

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

10. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

HK$830

HK$955 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jean Marie

HK$1,334

HK$1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled floor, and white lounge chairs.

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

HK$720

HK$828 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

HK$697

HK$802 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a television mounted on the wall, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

14. Harbor View Landing

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

Karley

HK$1,962

HK$2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a grey sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, a small trash bin, and a rug.

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

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

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

HK$863

HK$993 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

HK$1,087

HK$1,251 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a window with curtains, a chair, a table, and a cabinet.

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

17. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

HK$1,875

HK$2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

HK$1,637

HK$1,882 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

9.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Cynthia

HK$1,081

HK$1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a central courtyard, and a flagpole.

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

HK$894

HK$1,028 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Property	Property class	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 1,165 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Hilton Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service! Great food, nice room"

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was helpful and nice"

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."

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."

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 with a stop 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 exploring the galleries in 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. Visit 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, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 are there near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration?

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

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

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

Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Hilton Mystic

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

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

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

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

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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