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A dining area with a wooden table, cushioned chairs, pendant lighting, a mirror, and a bookshelf.

A room with a dark wooden door, a green upholstered chair, a leather sofa, a round wooden table, and a large mirror with an ornate frame.

A piano with sheet music, a guitar, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden floor, and a checkered tile pattern.

1. Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel

East End, 0.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

James

SAR 311

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 grand room with a classic armchair, a glass coffee table with a book and flowers, a staircase, and a door.

2. The 1890 Freeman House

East End, 0.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Stiliyan

SAR 655

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A stone statue in a courtyard with ornate white 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 bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a fireplace.

3. The George Manor

East End, 0.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

John

SAR 568

SAR 653 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A multi-story building with a sign reading "Sea Breeze."

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

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

4. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

San Jacinto, 1.5 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

randy

SAR 334

SAR 392 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious café with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a menu board, and a brick wall.

A spacious indoor atrium with multiple seating areas, a central fountain, and tall palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a piano.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of the cityscape.

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

Strand Historic District, 0.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Nicole

SAR 604

SAR 699 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 spacious living room with a large arched doorway, a blue armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

6. Carr Mansion

Old Central, 1.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Prisilla

SAR 821

SAR 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A spacious living room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Hotel Lucine

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Travis

SAR 434

SAR 590 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, TV, ceiling fan, and a plant.

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

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

8. Galveston Island Pool Suites

Kempner Park, 1.6 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Michael

SAR 105

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms,' and a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, and seating areas with red chairs and tables.

9. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Galveston - Beachfront

Fort Crockett, 3.2 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Marcial

SAR 217

SAR 250 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view into the kitchen.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chalkboard with 'Welcome Sunshine' written on it, and a neon sign saying 'You are my Sunshine.'

A living room with a dark sofa, white curtains, a lamp, and a small table.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

10. Charming Condos in Galveston

Kempner Park, 1.7 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Christy

SAR 115

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor area with white chairs and tables, overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with a bed, a table, chairs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A beach with numerous colorful umbrellas and people enjoying the seaside.

11. Gaido's Seaside Inn

Fort Crockett, 3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

heather

SAR 267

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

12. Gulf Siesta Vacation Lofts

2.9 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Liana

SAR 341

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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.

13. Surf Motel and Apartments

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Gracie

SAR 175

SAR 201 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the beach.

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.

14. Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

San Jacinto, 1.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Angelica

SAR 187

SAR 215 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large window, a metal rack, and a sink.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a sofa, and a lamp.

A pink house with a white porch, steps, and a small garden with plants.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the street outside.

15. Stylish Condos in Galveston

Kempner Park, 1.7 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

"It was a 7 minute (0.4 mile) walk to Pleasure Pier which was the most important feature for our stay. The ac was nice & cold. Since our time was packed & busy, we didn’t get to swim in the pool but it looked clean & my daughter tried out the hot tub. The problem was the bed. It appeared fine until it was sat on. It was broken on one side & would go down just on that side. We picked it up, set it on the legs & made it work by sleeping on the other side that wasn’t broken. The Kuerig lid needs...

Cassandra

SAR 124

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden outdoor seating area with a bar, a clock, and a potted plant.

A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a bar area with stools.

A two-story brick house with a blue front door, white windows, and a red door on the right.

16. Paradise Pool House

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

SAR 214

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

A two-story house with a red door, white trim, and a small front porch.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A compact room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

17. 1BR Apartment in Historic Galveston

Kempner Park, 1.7 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Broadrey

SAR 435

SAR 711 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A living room with a patterned sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are surfboards on the wall, a lamp on a side table, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a red accent wall, a black refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a coffee maker.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a fruit platter, a decorative mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.

18. 1BR Coastal Escape

San Jacinto, 1.4 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

SAR 122

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, dining tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and a stone accent wall.

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a railing, and a view of the landscape.

A large building with a parking lot, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy field.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs.

19. Harborwalk Lodge

19.1 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

David

SAR 691

SAR 781 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a round fire pit, surrounded by wicker chairs and sofas with patterned cushions.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, a parking area, and a landscaped courtyard.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Galveston Island

Fort Crockett, 3.3 km from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Christine

SAR 402

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
The 1890 Freeman House	9.8 Exceptional 331 reviews	View
The George Manor	9.8 Exceptional 542 reviews	View
Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 729 reviews	View
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top St. Mary Cathedral Basilica Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

8/10 Good

"No muy limpia había muchas cucarachas y el desayuno era un desastre no había de nada"

Galveston Loft in the Heart of It All

10/10 Excellent

"The loft was in a great location. Close to the strand and restaurants."

The Mariner

8/10 Good

"Clean, good parking, inexpensive"

The George Manor

10/10 Excellent

"Unbelievably good breakfast."

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hoid"

The 1890 Freeman House

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

St Helen s House Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful well maintained home! Great location and walking distance to so many restaurants and shops, and the strand. I guess since it is an old home it is a creaky so we were not able to sleep in at all, our neighbor above us was awake by 7am and we could hear them walking, other then that it was such a great stay!"

The Mansion on 17th

10/10 Excellent

"Fun decorations and great story to the Hitchcock suite. Well taken care of. Such a beautiful historic home."

Charming Historic Loft, 3 Blocks from The Strand

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cool place and very comfortable! Also, the location could not have been any better. Hosts were easy to communicate with and check in/check out was a breeze. Hope to stay here again."

Other attractions near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

A theater with rows of blue seats, balconies, and ornate columns.

Grand 1894 Opera House

8.6/10 (110 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Grand 1894 Opera House, a storied theater in Galveston. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

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A large, ornate house with a balcony and palm trees.

East End Historic District

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galveston when you take a trip to East End Historic District. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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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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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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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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Reedy Chapel

You can learn about the history of Galveston when you stop by Reedy Chapel.

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Rosenberg Library

Rosenberg Library is just one of the places to see in Galveston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

St. Mary Cathedral Basilica 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 645 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Adjacent to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 and Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Expedia has 645 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

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What can I see and do near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica?

Study the collections at Galveston Railroad Museum, The Bryan Museum, or Galveston History Museum. Galveston Seawall, Grand 1894 Opera House, and Ashton Villa are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Strand Theatre and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.

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Our top choices for St. Mary Cathedral Basilica hotels

1. Hotel Saint Helen - 1894 House-Hotel

2. The 1890 Freeman House

3. The George Manor

4. Seabreeze Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel

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

6. Carr Mansion

7. Hotel Lucine

8. Galveston Island Pool Suites

9. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Galveston - Beachfront

10. Charming Condos in Galveston

11. Gaido's Seaside Inn

12. Gulf Siesta Vacation Lofts

13. Surf Motel and Apartments

14. Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

15. Stylish Condos in Galveston

16. Paradise Pool House

17. 1BR Apartment in Historic Galveston

18. 1BR Coastal Escape

19. Harborwalk Lodge

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Galveston Island

Compare popular hotels close to St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Top St. Mary Cathedral Basilica Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston Beachfront at the Seawall

Galveston Loft in the Heart of It All

The Mariner

The George Manor

The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The 1890 Freeman House

St Helen s House Historic District

The Mansion on 17th

Charming Historic Loft, 3 Blocks from The Strand

Other attractions near St. Mary Cathedral Basilica

Grand 1894 Opera House

East End Historic District

Old Quarter Acoustic Café

Galveston Art League Gallery

Galveston History Museum

Strand Theatre

Reedy Chapel

Rosenberg Library

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