The Best Hotels Closest to Whaley House Museum in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern building entrance with a grey door, wooden railing, and a sign indicating room numbers 309 and 310.

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

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

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.9 mi from Whaley House Museum

Donavin

£123

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, seating, and a staircase.

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

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

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

0.7 mi from Whaley House Museum

Xuan

£141

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

A spacious hotel lobby with a mix of seating arrangements, including a sofa, round tables, and chairs.

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

1.9 mi from Whaley House Museum

William

£144

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A garden with a sign indicating a lobby.

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

4. Old Town Inn

0.4 mi from Whaley House Museum

Cindy

£126

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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.

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

0.7 mi from Whaley House Museum

Patricia

£133

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen.

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

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

1.9 mi from Whaley House Museum

Luis

£154

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

7. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

1.5 mi from Whaley House Museum

christopher

£149

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

8. Kings Inn San Diego

1.2 mi from Whaley House Museum

Emanuel

£81

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling and multiple hanging spherical light fixtures.

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

An outdoor patio area with a central fountain, string lights, and potted plants.

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 0.4 mi from Whaley House Museum

Kristen

£112

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern aquarium with a celestial-themed backdrop.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a brick walkway.

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

1.8 mi from Whaley House Museum

Chase

£156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

0.7 mi from Whaley House Museum

Yesenia

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 mi from Whaley House Museum

Timothy

£120

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

0.8 mi from Whaley House Museum

Edith

£141

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring geometric wall panels, patterned flooring, and contemporary pendant lighting.

14. Sheraton San Diego Resort

1.8 mi from Whaley House Museum

andrew

£159

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern reception desk with a woman standing behind it, a large digital display, and a sign for 'Haightay Inn Express'.

A swimming pool area with a pool ladder, a chair, and a door.

A snack and beverage vending area with a refrigerator and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

15. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

1.5 mi from Whaley House Museum

Regina

£121

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A bar area with multiple wine bottles, a menu board, and bar stools.

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

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.2 mi from Whaley House Museum

Paola

£61

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign that reads "Welcome to San Diego," and framed pictures on the wall.

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

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

0.8 mi from Whaley House Museum

Elizabeth

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

18. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

0.8 mi from Whaley House Museum

Chris

£102

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Handlery Hotel

1.4 mi from Whaley House Museum

Shane Allen

£96

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a flag.

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.

20. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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

shon

£124

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 221 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,400 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,715 reviews	View
Old Town Inn	9.0 Wonderful 2,033 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,086 reviews	View

Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent

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Old Town Inn

8/10 Good

"Safe place and great location for the price"

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good

"Great location overall I’ll recommended to everybody with the families"

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

8/10 Good

"Great stay near all the attractions, restaurants."

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms"

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, amazing aircon in the heat wave and wonderfully helpful staff"

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"It was good"

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"I can't believe it took me that long to find this hotel, it's definitely my favorite! It's a couple of minutes distance from everything I love, Old Town, Mormon battalion, Sea World, beach! And the rooms are really nice, bed extremely comfortable, the whole staff seems happy to be working there, everything is clean, the hygiene products for shower smells amazing, the breakfast is delicious, the pool is well located. The parking lot was really big, it's $25/night. I loved it every second there"

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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 bustling outdoor market with red umbrellas, a sign for Casa de Aguirre, and people walking around.

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 by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

4. Old Town Inn

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

7. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

8. Kings Inn San Diego

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

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

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

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

14. Sheraton San Diego Resort

15. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

16. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

18. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

19. Handlery Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

Old Town Inn

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Best Western Seven Seas

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

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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