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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 tree-lined outdoor area with a red barn, a covered seating area, and a stone wall.

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

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A white two-story house with a porch, a stone wall, and well-maintained bushes.

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

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Two Adirondack chairs by a lakeside with a view of boats and a forested hill in the background.

A room with a large window, a chair, a sofa, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a lamp.

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

2 Nov - 3 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 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

HK$2,034

HK$2,339 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

5. 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

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

HK$930

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.

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

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

7. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

HK$830

HK$955 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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.

8. 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 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.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jennifer

HK$742

HK$853 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

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

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

10. 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

1 Nov - 2 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 modern house with a grey siding exterior, a black front door, and a covered porch with a potted plant.

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.

11. 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

27 Oct - 28 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 dining table with a coffee maker, microwave, and food items.

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

12. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a sink, a toaster, and a white oven.

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

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a large house with a porch, and a lake in the background.

13. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Abby

HK$1,135

HK$1,305 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

HK$1,875

HK$2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

A house with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

15. 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

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lisette

HK$994

HK$1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A corner market with a refrigerated beverage display, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Corner Market".

A buffet counter with various food items and kitchen appliances.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large blue decorative wall, and a colorful rug.

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area

17.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sue

HK$1,017

HK$1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large white house with a stone foundation, multiple windows, and a porch.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a chandelier.

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

A large house with a tower, a deck, and a well-maintained lawn.

19. Shelter Harbor Inn

18.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

"We have been going to Shelter Harbor Inn for decades. After its most recent renovations, the Inn is absolutely beautiful. The design of the inn is lovely. The grounds are stunning. And very importantly, the staff is excellent. There was some confusion re our check in and both the young woman who checked us in (Laci V) and the young woman who checked us out (Laci M) handled the situation perfectly. Sadly, we were only there for one night most recently but we will return."

Marguerette

HK$1,102

HK$1,480 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story house with a stone foundation, green shutters, and a red door.

A covered outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden railing.

A dining table set with a cake, wine glasses, a bottle of wine, a vase of flowers, and a blue and white ceramic jug.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

20. Captain Grant's 1754

14.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Suzanne

HK$1,326

HK$1,525 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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 1,004 reviews	View
DELAMAR MYSTIC	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
The Whaler's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 927 reviews	View
House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens	9.4 Exceptional 133 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great house for us five seniors. Very homey, peaceful, a good amount of cookware, the appliances worked well and close enough for access to the museums and of course the famous Mystic Pizza restaurant. By the way the house special pizza was delicious!When I had questions the host replied reasonably fast. We all commented how it was so nice to stay there."

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!"

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!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bold coffee"

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. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

6. Best Western Mystic Hotel

7. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

10. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

11. Harbor View Landing

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

13. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

14. Stonecroft Inn

15. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area

19. Shelter Harbor Inn

20. Captain Grant's 1754

Compare popular hotels close to Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

Modern Cape Downtown Mystic

The Seaport Bridgeman - All things Mystic steps from your door

Stones Throw - Seaport 2Min walk

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

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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