The Best Hotels Closest to Whaley House Museum in San Diego for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3 km from Whaley House Museum

Leriger

₩156,064

₩221,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel lobby with patterned sofas, armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a printer, and a chair.

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

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

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Faleoalii Iereneo

₩193,874

₩222,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

3. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

2.3 km from Whaley House Museum

amy

₩238,699

₩274,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

3 km from Whaley House Museum

David

₩252,818

₩290,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Joshua

₩219,697

₩252,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A garden with a sign indicating a lobby.

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

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

6. Old Town Inn

0.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Layne

₩188,664

₩216,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

7. Kings Inn San Diego

1.9 km from Whaley House Museum

Armando

₩124,041

₩142,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor seating area with a pergola, tables, and chairs, and a sign welcoming to the Cosmopolitan Restaurant.

A sign with 'Hostess,' 'Saloon,' 'Check In,' and 'Bar' indicating a hotel or resort area.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and decorative elements like a large mirror and a chandelier.

A restaurant with striped wallpaper, wooden tables, and chairs.

8. Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Nickolas

₩293,194

₩330,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Brittany

₩262,417

₩301,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A fountain surrounded by tables and chairs, with string lights and palm trees.

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

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

Old Town San Diego, 0.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Edward Palacios

₩176,103

₩202,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

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.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.4 km from Whaley House Museum

David

₩200,411

₩230,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A lobby with wooden furniture, a fire feature, and multiple screens displaying content.

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

2.5 km from Whaley House Museum

Salma

₩214,070

₩251,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

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

2.9 km from Whaley House Museum

Felomina

₩252,262

₩289,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

14. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Dina

₩177,422

₩203,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a sign for 'Homewood Suites.'

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

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

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

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Demetrius

₩216,789

₩249,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

16. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Rick

₩153,344

₩176,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Veronica

₩164,255

₩189,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

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

18. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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

Luciano

₩192,676

₩221,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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.

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.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Paola

₩207,390

₩238,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

A hotel with a large pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a well-lit building facade.

20. Town and Country San Diego

2.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Sol

₩288,492

₩378,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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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 202 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,090 reviews	View
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 3,104 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,720 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,328 reviews	View

Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Town Inn

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

"clean and good ambience loved it"

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"Staff excellent"

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent

"They were super clean , friendly , kind"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The experience is amazing is amazing , worth every penny we spent clean , pool and hot tub awsome staff friendly and helpful location near everything I will be back again !!!"

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

8/10 Good

"the room was clean. had a great view of the courtyard and pool. The staff was great! Could have used some creamer for the coffee machine."

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

8/10 Good

"It would be good to have more options for breakfast and additional fruits. It would also be good if there is some transit options from the hotel to the airport or the transit / city center."

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"good hotel. only issue I felt was. that you need to pay for parking. if I had known that I would had not booked a room there and no type of breakfast. was included as ive been accustomed to when ive payed for rooms at this price"

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good

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Other attractions near Whaley House Museum

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

Enjoy a performance at Cygnet Theater Company, a theater 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)

Get tickets for a show at Red Spade Theater, a theater 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 savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Mason Street School

Learn about the local history of San Diego when you take a trip to 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 travels 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, check out the 82 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld and Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area.

How many hotels are there near Whaley House Museum?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Whaley House Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whaley House Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Whaley House Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Whaley House Museum?

Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum, and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Star of India, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, and California Tower are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego Civic Theatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

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 transit options to choose from near by Whaley House Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Whaley House Museum hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

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

3. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

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

6. Old Town Inn

7. Kings Inn San Diego

8. Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

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

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

14. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

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

16. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

18. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

19. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

20. Town and Country San Diego

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Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

Old Town Inn

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

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Handlery Hotel

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Sheraton San Diego Resort

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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