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

AED 804

AED 925 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

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

AED 478

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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.

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

3. The Whaler's Inn

2.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Brad

AED 1,038

AED 1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. DELAMAR MYSTIC

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

lisa

AED 1,092

AED 1,348 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

5. Hyatt Place Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Beth

AED 558

AED 642 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 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

AED 1,067

AED 1,227 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

AED 479

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Allain

AED 590

AED 679 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

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

9. Best Western Mystic Hotel

0.7 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Sharon

AED 436

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton

0.9 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

gary

AED 389

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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

AED 624

AED 718 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 spacious lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a central round table, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a red and white patterned chair.

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

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Jennifer

AED 337

AED 388 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 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.

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

13. Mystic River Hotel & Suites Near Casinos

0.6 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Eric

AED 297

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 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 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.

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

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

AED 826

AED 950 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 dining table with a coffee maker, microwave, and food items.

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

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

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

12.5 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Bruce

AED 368

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

16. The Cottage Inn At Amos Lake

17.1 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Abby

AED 487

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

17. Stonecroft Inn

6.3 km from Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Oren

AED 878

AED 1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

AED 766

AED 881 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

AED 506

AED 582 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 lobby with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a large glass partition.

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

AED 465

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 1,002 reviews	View
The Whaler's Inn	9.4 Exceptional 927 reviews	View
DELAMAR MYSTIC	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Mystic	9.2 Wonderful 1,165 reviews	View

Top Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration Hotel Reviews

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."

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!"

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)

You can do some window-shopping at Olde Mistick Village during your stay in Mystic. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its waterfront.

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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

9.2/10 (1,007 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea during your trip to Mystic. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its waterfront.

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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)

Learn about the local history of Mystic when you take a trip to Mystic River Bascule Bridge. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in the area.

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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.

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 hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near 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. The Whaler's Inn

4. DELAMAR MYSTIC

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

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

Historic Home and Cottage with Seaport View

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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