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Free daily full breakfast

1. Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
Midtown, 5.1 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,315 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff. Love the fact you can walk right across to the beach."
United States
Alicia
The price is CA $89
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exterior

2. Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
2.5 star property
Midtown, 5.2 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (506 reviews)
"Great hotel, location, easy access to the beach"
United States
Sally
The price is CA $97
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

3. The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
4.0 star property
Midtown, 4.3 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,492 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Leslie
The price is CA $294
CA $379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

4. Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn
3.0 star property
Fort Crockett, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,232 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $76
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Gaido's Seaside Inn
Front of property

5. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
4.0 star property
Near West End, 6.5 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,206 reviews)
"Great place for family and friends"
United States
Latoya
The price is CA $175
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Lobby sitting area

6. Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel
2.5 star property
Near West End, 8 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3,327 reviews)
"Clean rooms,love the patio views, great breakfast & friendly staff."
United States
brittany
The price is CA $77
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Galveston Beach Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
Fort Crockett, 2.4 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,395 reviews)
"Great location, good breakfast, parking should be included!!!"
United States
Raul
The price is CA $141
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

8. Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
San Jacinto, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,260 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Nice beach."
United States
Debby
The price is CA $288
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

9. Hilton Galveston Island Resort

Hilton Galveston Island Resort
3.5 star property
Midtown, 4.6 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,380 reviews)
"Beautiful we enjoyed out stay."
United States
Cindy
The price is CA $181
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Exterior

10. Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Galveston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,057 reviews)
"Love this place"
United States
Mark
The price is CA $170
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel
2.0 star property
San Jacinto, 1.6 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (682 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Galveston."
United States
Tonni
The price is CA $125
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel
Terrace/patio

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Galveston Island

Residence Inn by Marriott Galveston Island
3.0 star property
Fort Crockett, 3.1 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (969 reviews)
"Great breakfast, wonderful staff, and excellent location."
United States
Alexandria
The price is CA $150
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Residence Inn by Marriott Galveston Island
View from room

13. TRU BY Hilton Galveston

TRU BY Hilton Galveston
2.5 star property
Fort Crockett, 3.5 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,898 reviews)
"Second time here and once again we were amazed how good our stay was."
United States
Ronald
The price is CA $136
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
TRU BY Hilton Galveston
Lunch and dinner served

14. The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Galveston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very fancy and loved the restaurant and our room!"
United States
Tamera
The price is CA $242
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

15. Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG
3.5 star property
Midtown, 4.2 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,152 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
clyde
The price is CA $154
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG
Outdoor pool

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Galveston

Home2 Suites By Hilton Galveston
3.0 star property
Fort Crockett, 3.4 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,417 reviews)
"Staff very friendly, and breakfast had lots of variety"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is CA $159
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Home2 Suites By Hilton Galveston
Room amenity

17. The Mansion on 17th

The Mansion on 17th
3.5 star property
East End, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (927 reviews)
"Love this Bed and Breakfast"
United States
Terrie
The price is CA $165
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Mansion on 17th
Exterior

18. Inn at The Waterpark

Inn at The Waterpark
2.0 star property
Near West End, 6.9 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,083 reviews)
"Had a great experience. Will stay here again."
United States
Kirshner
The price is CA $111
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Inn at The Waterpark
Exterior

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG
2.5 star property
Near West End, 8 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,071 reviews)
"Clean Room.. Great Breakfast.. Wonderful Helpful Staff.."
United States
Ralph
The price is CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG
Free daily continental breakfast

20. Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
2.5 star property
Near West End, 5.4 km from Historic Downtown Galveston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,034 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Maria
The price is CA $91
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Galveston

Find the best Historic Downtown Galveston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Galveston
Learn more about Historic Downtown Galveston
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach.
A sign for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark.

Near West End

If you're spending some time in Near West End, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.
A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach are top sights worth seeing.
A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

If you're spending some time in Sea Isle, Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Top Historic Downtown Galveston Hotel Reviews

TRU BY Hilton Galveston

TRU BY Hilton Galveston

10/10 Excellent
"We love the balcony in our room."
Marie 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
TRU BY Hilton Galveston

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Historic Downtown Galveston?
The best time to go to Historic Downtown Galveston is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) months.

These periods offer pleasant weather, with moderate temperatures and less humidity, making it ideal for exploring the historic streets and enjoying outdoor activities. Spring brings blooming flowers and various festivals, while autumn provides comfortable conditions great for walking tours and browsing the shops without the intense summer heat.

For those planning a romantic getaway, spring is particularly lovely. The milder weather allows for leisurely strolls along the Strand Historic District, enjoying the Victorian architecture, and dining al fresco. You'll find fewer crowds compared to the peak summer season, offering a more relaxed experience.

Families visiting will also appreciate the spring and autumn. The pleasant weather is more comfortable for children, whether you're visiting the museums, exploring the piers, or enjoying a carriage ride.
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