Top 10 Hotels Near 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.

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

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.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3 km from Whaley House Museum

Donavin

RM474

RM673 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a chess table, and a well-maintained lawn.

A snack display with a variety of packaged foods and a refrigerated section labeled 'SNACKS.'

A modern lounge area with seating and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Evelin

RM621

RM714 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and city skyline.

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Jaycie Nicole

RM760

RM873 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

3 km from Whaley House Museum

MANUEL

RM613

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

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

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

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Patricia

RM625

RM718 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

2.3 km from Whaley House Museum

christopher

RM662

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Old Town San Diego, 0.7 km from Whaley House Museum

Kristen

RM588

RM676 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 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 spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining area with multiple tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and large windows.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.4 km from Whaley House Museum

Daniel

RM498

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Kings Inn San Diego

1.9 km from Whaley House Museum

james

RM335

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 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.

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.

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

2.9 km from Whaley House Museum

Chase

RM695

RM799 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

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

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

1.1 km from Whaley House Museum

Jesus

RM417

RM479 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Sheraton San Diego Resort

2.9 km from Whaley House Museum

James

RM474

RM751 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Robyn

RM571

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Town and Country San Diego

2.6 km from Whaley House Museum

Nelly

RM651

RM889 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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.

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

2.5 km from Whaley House Museum

Lilli

RM486

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 lifeguard tower with the number 15 on it, located on a beach with the ocean in the background.

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

16. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Thao

RM482

RM556 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Slawomir

RM552

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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.

18. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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

shon

RM585

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and a modern building in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a view of a hillside.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and TV.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items, a coffee station, and neatly arranged plates and bowls.

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

1.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Edith

RM628

RM722 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A historic building with a central courtyard and a reflective water feature.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a coffee machine.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a curved park, a beach, and a marina.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, framed pictures on the walls, and a sign that reads "Western Inn".

20. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 0.3 km from Whaley House Museum

Teresa

RM389

RM439 total

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 234 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,451 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,243 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,741 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,095 reviews	View

Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay !"

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night before Sea World visit. Room and the area is pretty clean, renovated, and well maintained. Included breakfast was nice and there is a second dining area outdoor. Parking was tight on main floor for SUV, but there is underground parking that fits better."

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"I checked in efficiently. Property is on hotel circle so that was a great ease in navigating, both getting there by taxi and telling people where to meet me. In house bartender, I wish I remember her name was funny and cool. I'll stay there again if I pass through."

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

8/10 Good

"Close to everything"

Old Town Inn

10/10 Excellent

"There was continental breakfast daily. The staff were very friendly and helpful"

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

10/10 Excellent

"It was great. Can’t complain about anything"

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

8/10 Good

"Loved the spacious room and view from the room. Room and premises were clean. The mattresses are very worn and not so comfortable. Very confusing finding the room, the place has several buildings and levels. Loved the location very close to all the action in old town San Diego. Would stay there again"

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 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. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

4. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

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

6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

9. Kings Inn San Diego

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

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

12. Sheraton San Diego Resort

13. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

14. Town and Country San Diego

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

16. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

18. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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

20. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

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Top Whaley House Museum Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

Best Western Seven Seas

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

Old Town Inn

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

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel 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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