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

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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 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

Rp4.282.996

Rp4.925.445 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 white two-story house with a porch, a stone wall, and well-maintained bushes.

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

Rp2.599.754

Rp2.989.717 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A large banquet hall with multiple tables set for dining, elegant chandeliers, and large windows providing natural light.

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

Rp5.403.861

Rp6.664.240 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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.

4. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brad

Rp4.671.302

Rp5.371.998 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. House of 1833 Bed & Breakfast & Gardens

2.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Linda

Rp5.228.475

Rp6.012.746 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

Rp2.135.034

Rp2.455.292 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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

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

7. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

Rp1.610.806

Rp1.852.426 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

Rp2.901.542

Rp3.336.773 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jennifer

Rp1.638.200

Rp1.884.020 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 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.

10. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Eric

Rp1.598.949

Rp1.838.782 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 bedroom with a large bed, a view of the water through the glass door, and a wooden ceiling beam.

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

Rp4.505.500

Rp5.181.325 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 living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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.

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

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

Rp1.979.120

Rp2.275.988 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Abby

Rp2.605.808

Rp2.996.679 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.

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

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

14. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

Rp4.306.357

Rp5.180.063 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 house with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

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

15. Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn

10 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

claudio

Rp3.752.052

Rp4.314.841 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 bar area with a counter, seating with red cushioned chairs, and a bar stocked with bottles.

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

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

13 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Lisette

Rp2.278.676

Rp2.620.477 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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.

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

9.4 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Cynthia

Rp2.043.695

Rp2.350.249 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Shelter Harbor Inn

18.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Kylie

Rp2.497.849

Rp3.361.175 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A buffet counter with various food items and kitchen appliances.

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

17.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sue

Rp2.416.750

Rp2.779.262 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

Rp3.040.648

Rp3.496.745 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 1,006 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 134 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was helpful and nice"

Eileen of Mystic

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. Erin and Josh are both so nice. The room was so comfortable and the decor in the room and throughout the inn was very unique and beautiful. Breakfast was delicious as well. 10/10 we will definitely be back!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the bold coffee"

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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. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area

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

18. Shelter Harbor Inn

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

Eileen of Mystic

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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