The Best Hotels Closest to Pier 21 in Galveston for 2026

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A large building with a sign reading "Harbor House Hotel and Marina" at the entrance, featuring a staircase leading up to the main doors.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a white sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A pier with multiple 'Pier 21' signs, a large building with a flat roof, and a historic ship docked nearby.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, and dining table.

1. Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Strand Historic District, < 0.1 km from Pier 21

Bryan

₩163,738

₩188,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story house with a balcony on each floor, a front door, and a small front yard with a brick pathway and red flowers.

A brick building with outdoor seating and string lights.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a chandelier, and curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue runner.

2. The 1890 Freeman House

East End, 0.7 km from Pier 21

Jessica

₩244,997

₩281,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A two-story building with a balcony, a flag, and Mardi Gras decorations.

A dining area with a white fireplace, a large ornate mirror, and a chandelier.

A dining room with a chandelier, a large mirror, and a vase of flowers on the table.

3. Coppersmith Inn B&B

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from Pier 21

luiggi

₩287,539

₩408,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A swimming pool with multiple umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a wall-mounted TV, a neon sign, and a framed picture above the bed.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a coffee machine, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a built-in TV displaying a show, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a patterned backsplash.

4. Galveston Island Pool Suites

Kempner Park, 2.2 km from Pier 21

Vijay

₩37,899

₩135,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a coffee machine.

A modern dining area with striped upholstered chairs and light-colored tables, featuring artwork on the walls and a neutral color palette.

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

A swimming pool with a black metal fence, a lifeguard stand, and a sign indicating no diving.

5. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

San Jacinto, 2.1 km from Pier 21

Tonni

₩119,941

₩140,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A grand building with ornate columns and a balcony adorned with lights.

A room with hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, a door with a window, a small table with a vase, and a gray armchair.

A two-story building with a balcony, flags, and outdoor seating.

A stone statue in a courtyard with ornate white columns and a balcony adorned with lights.

6. The George Manor

East End, 0.8 km from Pier 21

Lori

₩238,399

₩274,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a white picket fence.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

A well-lit living room with leather chairs, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A street lamp with decorative elements and a building with balconies in the background.

7. Carr Mansion

Old Central, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Prisilla

₩334,381

₩415,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a small table, a bench, and a separate bathroom with a bathtub.

A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a keyboard. There are two office chairs and a vase with decorative items.

A home gym with various exercise equipment including a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.

A modern living room with a brown sofa, striped cushions, a coffee table, and patterned armchairs.

8. Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

2.5 km from Pier 21

Anne

₩100,947

₩116,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a comfortable seating area, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel patio with wooden furniture, umbrellas, and a sign reading "Hotel Lucine."

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious room with large windows, a wooden desk, and a potted plant.

9. Hotel Lucine

San Jacinto, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Felicia

₩168,402

₩226,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A poolside area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.

A modern lobby with green upholstered sofas, a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with palm trees.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Fort Crockett, 3 km from Pier 21

KATHERINE

₩138,652

₩159,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with a stone-patterned counter, a white door, and a sign stating "Sorry, no pets allowed."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the beach.

A conference room with a large table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a small desk with a computer.

A building with a red roof and a balcony, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a view of the ocean.

11. The Mariner

San Jacinto, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Joseph

₩48,048

₩55,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor swimming pool area with a basketball hoop, a water fountain, and a building with stone facade and multiple windows.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign at the top.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, blue cushioned seating, a grill station, and a pergola overhead.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston

2.4 km from Pier 21

Terrany

₩142,395

₩163,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A poolside area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A modern lobby with green upholstered sofas, a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and a small table.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, large windows, and a landscaped area with plants and a palm tree.

13. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Galveston Beach

Fort Crockett, 3 km from Pier 21

Jose

₩142,238

₩163,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A living room with a white sofa, a brown leather couch, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a bookshelf and a door in the background.

A room with orange walls, a wooden floor, a door with a blue curtain, a small table with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A house with a red door, an American flag, and a golf cart parked in front.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

14. Charming Coastal Retreat

Kempner Park, 2.3 km from Pier 21

Jasmine

₩75,115

₩208,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a sign for 'Longboard Pool Bar'.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large circular chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a circular ceiling light, seating area, reception desk, and a view into the dining area.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view, and a decorative wall art piece.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

San Jacinto, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Puhalena

₩132,553

₩152,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern living room with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a small seating area, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central entrance, and palm trees in the landscaping.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two grey armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Galveston Central Island near Pier

Kempner Park, 2.6 km from Pier 21

Nakeysha

₩98,268

₩113,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a table and chairs, a view of the beach, and a white fence.

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

A flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, with a wooden dresser below.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted faucet.

17. Surf Motel and Apartments

San Jacinto, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Lugina

₩90,864

₩104,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a white door, and a visible air conditioning unit.

A kitchen area with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a television on the wall.

A restaurant with a view of the beach, featuring a dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a blue accent wall.

A dining area with a view of the beach, a television, and a large window.

18. Econo Lodge Galveston Seawall

Kempner Park, 2.8 km from Pier 21

David

₩72,692

₩83,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

A dining area with a large wooden table, upholstered chairs, pendant lighting, and a chalkboard with writing.

A room with a chessboard set between two patterned chairs, a framed portrait on the wall, and a lace curtain.

19. St Helen s House Historic District

East End, 0.9 km from Pier 21

₩100,314

₩115,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach with a rocky shoreline and a pier in the distance.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV, two pendant lights, a wooden accent wall, and a decorative bowl with items.

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and colorful umbrellas.

20. Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

San Jacinto, 1.9 km from Pier 21

Maria

₩70,349

₩80,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Pier 21

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21	9.4 Exceptional 2,045 reviews	View
The 1890 Freeman House	9.8 Exceptional 322 reviews	View
Coppersmith Inn B&B	9.8 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Galveston Island Pool Suites	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 665 reviews	View

Top Pier 21 Hotel Reviews

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"clean room"

Gaido's Seaside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I really like the place and the staff really friendly"

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Surprised us with a free champagne bottle when they found out it was our anniversary!!"

The Mansion on 17th

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful place rich with history and architecture. Amazing breakfast."

Galveston Island Pool Suites

8/10 Good

"The bed was very comfortable and the pool was amazing. We were also very close to all the areas we like. We will definitely stay here again!"

Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"New hotel with lots of amenities"

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

10/10 Excellent

"Absolute best place to stay, especially if you're going on one of the cruise ships located at the adjoining piers. Excellent location in the historic area of Galveston with everything you need within walking distance or trolley service. Hotel was very clean with amazing staff; especially Dee who is one of the nicest, friendliest and most accommodating hotel staff associates I've ever had the pleasure to deal with."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Over all stay! 100"

Hotel Lucine

8/10 Good

"The staff was amazing and the location is perfect."

Other attractions near Pier 21

Port of Galveston

8.8/10 (3,297 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Galveston with a trip to Port of Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Texas Seaport Museum

8.6/10 (94 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Texas Seaport Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

You can study the exhibits at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Saengerfest Park

Explore the great outdoors at Saengerfest Park, a lovely green space in Galveston. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Strand Theatre

8.8/10 (43 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Strand Theatre, a storied theater in Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

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Galveston History Museum

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Galveston History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Galveston. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

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Old Quarter Acoustic Café

You can get tickets for a performance at Old Quarter Acoustic Café on your trip to Galveston. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Galveston Art League Gallery

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Galveston Art League Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Galveston. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pier 21?

Pier 21 is located in a historic area of Galveston known for its beautiful beaches and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 333 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Pier 21?

Adjacent to Pier 21, Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a marina and free breakfast. Other good choices within a short distance include The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and The Mansion on 17th.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Pier 21?

Expedia has 333 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pier 21.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pier 21, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Pier 21.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pier 21?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Pier 21, click here.

What can I see and do near Pier 21?

You'll want to browse the collections at Galveston Railroad Museum, The Bryan Museum, and Texas Seaport Museum. Explore landmarks like Galveston Seawall, Grand 1894 Opera House, and East End Historic District. You can enjoy live performances at Strand Theatre and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.

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Our top choices for Pier 21 hotels

1. Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

2. The 1890 Freeman House

3. Coppersmith Inn B&B

4. Galveston Island Pool Suites

5. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

6. The George Manor

7. Carr Mansion

8. Best Western Plus Seawall Inn & Suites By The Beach

9. Hotel Lucine

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

11. The Mariner

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston

13. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Galveston Beach

14. Charming Coastal Retreat

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Galveston Central Island near Pier

17. Surf Motel and Apartments

18. Econo Lodge Galveston Seawall

19. St Helen s House Historic District

20. Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

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Top Pier 21 Hotel Reviews

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Gaido's Seaside Inn

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

The Mansion on 17th

Galveston Island Pool Suites

Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach

Hotel Lucine

Other attractions near Pier 21

Port of Galveston

Texas Seaport Museum

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

Saengerfest Park

Strand Theatre

Galveston History Museum

Old Quarter Acoustic Café

Galveston Art League Gallery

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