⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Whaley House Museum for 2026

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A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3 km from Whaley House Museum

Jesus

S$211

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

A modern lobby with wooden ceiling beams, comfortable seating with yellow cushions, a large wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a sunset.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

3 km from Whaley House Museum

Ana Lopez

S$252

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a "Bienvenidos" sign, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel bathroom with a mirror, a vase of flowers, a coffee maker, and a towel dispenser.

A garden with a sign indicating a lobby.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

3. Old Town Inn

0.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Stacy

S$219

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk with illuminated panels, a digital display, and a counter with a sign for Holiday Inn Express.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two patterned armchairs, a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a small kitchenette area.

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating fresh pancakes are available.

4. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Patricia

S$232

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a chessboard.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton building with a covered entrance and a prominent sign.

A modern hotel reception area with a marble counter, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, and a reception desk.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Xuan

S$204

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and city skyline.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a well-lit courtyard, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar, and a television screen.

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Luis

S$273

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

7. Kings Inn San Diego

1.9 km from Whaley House Museum

Armando

S$119

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern aquarium with a celestial-themed backdrop.

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings.

A spacious hotel lobby with a geometric patterned carpet, leather armchairs, a sofa, and a dining table. Large windows offer views of the outside.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

2.9 km from Whaley House Museum

Chase

S$259

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with balconies.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a round coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a framed picture on the wall.

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

A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.4 km from Whaley House Museum

Timothy

S$204

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and dumbbells, with a TV on the wall and large windows.

A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window.

10. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Yesenia

S$160

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a marina and a coastal cityscape.

A resort with a large swimming pool, lounge areas, and a marina in the background.

A marina with boats docked, a large white yacht, and a sunset in the background.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs arranged on a grassy lawn, overlooking a body of water with a sailboat in the distance.

11. Sheraton San Diego Resort

2.9 km from Whaley House Museum

andrew

S$269

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious indoor area with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and a large plant.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Edith

S$240

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and a pool in the background.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are hanging lights and a variety of plants.

A stone wall with a neon sign that reads "Tom & Jerry."

A spacious lobby with a bar area, leather armchairs, and a reception desk.

13. Town and Country San Diego

2.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Sol

S$400

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A row of wooden lounge chairs with striped cushions and white towels, positioned against a stone wall with a glass panel above.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple parking spaces.

A spacious indoor area with a pool, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

2.5 km from Whaley House Museum

Salma

S$224

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the building's interior.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a pool.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hampton Inn' sign, featuring a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel lobby with a long bar, yellow and red chairs, wooden decor, and a TV on the wall.

15. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Elizabeth

S$192

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, palm trees, and a white building with multiple windows and balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and decorative wall art.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a decorative ceiling, and a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled facade.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Paola

S$228

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Chris

S$168

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

18. Handlery Hotel

2.2 km from Whaley House Museum

Shane Allen

S$152

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A patio with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

A round window with a view of a cityscape, palm trees, and a clear sky.

19. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, < 0.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Jason

S$210

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages, including chips, cookies, and sodas.

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

20. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.4 km from Whaley House Museum

Christian

S$168

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whaley House Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 217 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,706 reviews	View
Old Town Inn	9.0 Wonderful 2,013 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,079 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,377 reviews	View

Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"The only thing I will recommend is to change the carpets in the room and the halls they were dirty but everything else was good and clean breakfast really good and the staff really nice."

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All good except they need to stock the vending machines"

Old Town Inn

10/10 Excellent

"All good as described"

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good

"My room was clean, and the grounds were well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful."

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly"

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice motel! Clean comfortable room. Nice staff."

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"Overall amazing and would stay again"

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

8/10 Good

"It’s an older hotel but we love staying there. Great location in Old Town San Diego. Could use some makeup but enjoyable"

Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent

"This was the second time I've stayed at the Cosmopolitan. The staff was great! This time my daughter and I were in Rms 4/5. We had a corner portion of the balcony with beautiful views of the sunset. I was there for a paranormal investigation of the Whaley House and my team and I did a small investigation of my rooms. We were not disappointed! I will definitely be back to SD and i hope to stay here again!"

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A historic street with a sign for 'Senius Cottage' and a flagpole.

Heritage Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.

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A white building with green shutters and a balcony, labeled "McCoy House Museum."

Old Town San Diego State Park

9.0/10 (7,371 reviews)

Travel back to 1872 at this historic park, which features preserved buildings and recreations of San Diego life in the 19th century.

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African American World History Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at African American World History Museum during your travels in San Diego. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

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Cygnet Theater Company

Get tickets for a show at Cygnet Theater Company, a theatre with a story to tell in San Diego. Wander the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Red Spade Theater

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Red Spade Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Casa de Estudillo

You can study the exhibits at Casa de Estudillo, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Mason Street School

Learn about the local history of San Diego with a stop at Mason Street School. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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McCoy Museum House

You can study the exhibits at McCoy Museum House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whaley House Museum?

Whaley House Museum is located in San Diego. This historic area is known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Whaley House Museum?

Adjacent to Whaley House Museum, Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld and Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley.

How many hotels will I find near Whaley House Museum?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Whaley House Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whaley House Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Whaley House Museum.

What can I see and do near Whaley House Museum?

Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Star of India, California Tower and Casa de Balboa are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay and San Diego Civic Theatre.

How can I get to Whaley House Museum?

If you're taking a train into town, Old Town Transit Center is the closest station to Old Town San Diego. There may not be many public transport stops near Whaley House Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Whaley House Museum hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

3. Old Town Inn

4. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

5. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

7. Kings Inn San Diego

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

10. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

11. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

13. Town and Country San Diego

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

15. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

16. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

18. Handlery Hotel

19. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

20. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

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Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Handlery Hotel

Old Town Inn

Best Western Seven Seas

Kings Inn San Diego

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Other attractions near Whaley House Museum

Heritage Park

Old Town San Diego State Park

African American World History Museum

Cygnet Theater Company

Red Spade Theater

Casa de Estudillo

Mason Street School

McCoy Museum House

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