Top 10 Downtown Gloucester Hotels of 2026

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Where to stay in Downtown Gloucester

Find the best Downtown Gloucester areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Rocky Neck

While Rocky Neck isn't home to many top sights, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Maritime Gloucester are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Magnolia

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.

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Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

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Top Downtown Gloucester Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was incredible and very clean."

The Cove At Salem

10/10 Excellent

"The facility appears to be new and exceptionally clean. The rooms a large with comfortable furniture. The bathrooms are well equipped and clean. You get a combination code for your room which is nice. No need to keep track of a key. There is plenty of parking for now but more rooms are being built. Cell phone service (at least Verizon) is TERRIBLE around the hotel. They have WIFI that works fairly well in the evening, but I found that when the staff is in the office, WIFI performance degrades a great deal. I don't know what they are doing to sap the bandwidth. For television, they provide Roku boxes on TVs. You can use your home account to access whatever streaming service that is supported by Roku. Just make sure you delete the quick access link which is supposed to delete your personal streaming accounts. If you're looking at going into Salem for the museums, etc., it is about a 20 minute walk. The sidewalks are very uneven, so the walk could be troublesome for those with walkers and canes. For restaurants and stores, that 20 minute walk is necessary. There is a breakfast place with 4 or 5 tables that you can reach within 10 minutes by walking. The staff pointed out they have something called "Skipper" for transportation and provided a phone number. They really should have mentioned the need to set up an account with Skipper before trying to arrange a ride. A map of the area should also be provided at the hotel. Some are free at the attractions."

Extended Stay America Suites Boston Peabody

8/10 Good

"The gentleman at the desk was quick with checkin. He was friendly and welcoming, very quick to act when we requested items for our room. He was also very helpful when I had laundry issues. The lobby and hallways were very clean as was the elevator. Our room was wheelchair accessible right from the door. In this room the bed was lower and medium firm, rollin shower with a shower chair, lower counters and grab bars in bathroom with good turning radius. The room also had a kitchenette that isnt accessible as it is a galley style. You also need to order everything at the desk ie coffee maker, dishes, cookware. That was inconvenient but definitely not a big deal and I understand it is to control loss. The only real downer was this room faced the interstate so a lot of road noise all night long. We would definitely stay again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Gloucester?

Travellers to Gloucester's Downtown Gloucester neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Cape Ann Museum and Maritime Gloucester as part of your Downtown Gloucester travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Gloucester?

Based on our traveller data, Beauport Hotel Gloucester is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Gloucester. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Another good choice for your stay in the area is The Highliner Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Gloucester?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Gloucester to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Gloucester area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Gloucester, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Gloucester.

What can I see and do in this Gloucester neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Cape Ann Museum, Maritime Gloucester or Sargent House Museum during your stay in Downtown Gloucester. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch and Pavilion Beach are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Gloucester include Cape Ann Historical Museum, Schooner Adventure and Fishermen's Memorial Monument. While you're out sightseeing, Rocky Neck Art Colony and The Gorton Theatre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gloucester.

How can I get around Downtown Gloucester and the greater Gloucester area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Gloucester Station.

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Our top choices for Downtown Gloucester hotels

1. Beauport Hotel Gloucester

2. The Highliner Hotel

3. Harborview Inn

4. Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

5. Rockport Inn And Suites

6. Sea Lion Motel and Cottages

7. Castle Manor Inn

8. The Vista

9. The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

10. The Rockport House

11. Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

12. Sally Webster Inn

13. The Cove at Rockport Hotel

14. Long Beach Suites

15. Addison Choate Inn

16. The Yankee Clipper Inn

17. Emerson Inn

18. Eagle House Motel

19. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

20. The Ipswich Inn

Where to stay in Downtown Gloucester

East Gloucester

Rocky Neck

Magnolia

Annisquam

Top Downtown Gloucester Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG

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