The Best Hotels Closest to Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Petersburg - Clearwater - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wooden panel with shelves.

1. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Downtown St. Petersburg, 2.4 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Leah

฿3,501

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A staircase with black and white patterned tiles, a gold-framed mirror, and a decorative door with a gold panel.

A room with a hanging chair, a table with red cushions, patterned floor tiles, and a view of greenery outside.

A hallway with a black and gold carpet, white walls, and a gold-framed mirror.

A four-poster bed with a green bench, a bedside table, a small desk, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

Historic Old Northeast, 1.5 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Denise

฿4,451

฿5,252 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including a sofa and chairs, and a large potted plant.

A hotel entrance with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a high-rise building with balconies.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 2.1 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Nicole

฿5,471

฿6,183 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and a city view at dusk.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "moxy" and large potted plants at the entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pink flamingo float.

4. Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 2.5 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

John

฿4,247

฿4,799 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a tiled backsplash.

A conference room with multiple round tables, each set with chairs, candles, and floral centerpieces.

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a long bar area, white chairs, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a building outside.

5. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

2.9 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

JARED

฿4,527

฿5,115 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a mix of glass and wood paneling.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table, and chairs.

6. GALAXY HOTEL

Downtown St. Petersburg, 1.7 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Amy

฿3,953

฿4,467 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a menu board.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a marble accent wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and exercise equipment.

7. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 1.7 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Ramon

฿3,677

฿4,155 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a staircase leading to another level.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a glass table, overlooking a street with a blue building and parked cars.

A historic hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a fireplace.

8. The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

Downtown St. Petersburg, 1.9 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Glen

฿3,691

฿5,308 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, wooden doors, and a check-in desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a red chair.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a telephone on the side table.

A lobby with a large arched doorway, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

9. Ponce De Leon Hotel

Downtown St. Petersburg, 2.1 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

steven

฿3,204

฿3,621 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central table with a lit candle, and lush greenery in the background.

A table with a vase and plants, a wicker chair with a red cushion, and a view of a building with a tower at dusk.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of boats, and a table with glasses and a basket of flowers.

A hotel entrance with a red and green sign, a white door, and a red bench outside.

10. VIinoy House

Historic Old Northeast, 1.5 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Monica

฿7,544

฿13,451 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool area with a tiled deck, benches, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, a stove, and a small refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a double sink, and a stove.

11. Uptown Suites

0.9 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Sheryl

฿1,479

฿1,671 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story building with a green and white exterior, multiple doors, and a courtyard with chairs and plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a gray sofa with striped pillows and a wooden coffee table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white fence.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

12. The Lofts at St. Pete Beach

12.6 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

kevin m

฿4,440

฿5,018 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A swimming pool with a wooden fence, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a large white sofa, several armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple doors leading outside, and a potted plant is visible.

A white chair in a covered outdoor area with arched windows overlooking a garden with various plants and trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a cozy seating area.

13. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

10.4 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Justyn

฿3,490

฿3,944 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a blue sofa.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

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

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, water bottles on tables, and a whiteboard on the wall.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

14.2 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Brenda

฿4,057

฿4,585 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with colorful lighting, seating, and a city view.

A dark-themed living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

A bar area with leather seating, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the city.

15. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Matthew

฿5,667

฿6,403 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A pool area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

16. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

12.6 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Darren

฿2,642

฿2,986 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the interior through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a self-service beverage station.

A pool area with lounge chairs and tables, a pergola, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON".

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Clearwater St. Petersburg Ulmerton Rd

12.9 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Juana Beatriz Martinez

฿4,372

฿4,940 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a view of the beach, a table with chairs, and a bed with a pillow.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a wooden shelf above the sink.

A modern kitchen with wooden shelves, a sink, and a built-in refrigerator.

18. Inn on the Beach - 18+ only

14.7 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Clint

฿8,664

฿9,790 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of beverages and glassware displayed on shelves.

19. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater

12.2 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Ruth

฿4,533

฿5,123 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a cityscape wallpaper, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a clock, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel entrance with a stone staircase, a sign reading "Peninsula Bed & Cocktails", and a palm tree in the background.

A spacious living area with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

20. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

8.9 km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

John

฿3,990

฿4,509 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Explorations Children's Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa	9.4 Exceptional 1,075 reviews	View
Prestige Collection Boutique hotel	9.4 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown	8.8 Excellent 527 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Great Explorations Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

GALAXY HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"Randy and the front desk staff were awesome! I’ll be back!"

Hollander Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay- everything amazing!!!"

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

8/10 Good

"Safe, clean and walkable The hotel was safe and clean, and walkable to nearby restaurants which were our main priorities. Although check-in was remote, we still needed assistance with the elevator. The evening staff member who helped us came across as a bit sassy and seemed less than enthusiastic about helping. Clearer instructions would go a long way for folks who had a long travel day—for example, explaining that you should not hold the button but keep pressing it 5-10 times until it turns red. Late night staff was much more friendly."

Tru By Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown Central Ave, FL

10/10 Excellent

"great people"

The Inn on Third

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable, quiet, welcoming!"

Ponce De Leon Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was awesome as always"

The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel, loved the historic vibe, very friendly staff met the owner great guy was a great experience! Will definitely be staying again when back in St Petersburg!!"

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice however I expected more out of the pool area."

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at the Avalon when we come to St Pete! Beautiful boutique hotel with friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and access to amenities at Hollander next door!"

Other attractions near Great Explorations Children's Museum

A lush garden with a pond, diverse tropical plants, and a stone pathway.

Sunken Gardens

9.0/10 (660 reviews)

Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, this historic botanical oasis behind vine-covered walls offers tropical plants, colorful flower beds, meandering paths, picturesque ponds and cascading waterfalls.

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A curved brick pathway surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

In just one location, find multiple types of trees that define warmer global climes. You might be surprised how many palms there are in the world.

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Palladium Theater

6.0/10 (1 review)

Discover a variety of music, comedy and other shows under one roof in this Florida city that has lots of entertainment.

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Vinoy Park

9.2/10 (1,314 reviews)

While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.

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North Shore Aquatic Center

After visiting North Shore Aquatic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg.

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Vinoy Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vinoy Park Beach during your trip to St. Petersburg?

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NOVA 535 Unique Event Space

You can enjoy a show at NOVA 535 Unique Event Space during your trip to St. Petersburg. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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St. Pete's Historic Coliseum

Catch an event at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum during your trip to St. Petersburg. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Explorations Children's Museum?

Great Explorations Children's Museum is located in an area of St. Petersburg known for its array of dining options, sporting events and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 120 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Great Explorations Children's Museum?

Hollander Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Great Explorations Children's Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Uptown Suites and Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Great Explorations Children's Museum?

Expedia has 120 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Explorations Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Explorations Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Great Explorations Children's Museum.

What can I see and do near Great Explorations Children's Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Fine Arts, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art or Salvador Dali Museum. You can watch performances at Mahaffey Theater, The Palladium at St Petersburg College and Palladium Theater if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Sunken Gardens, Vinoy Park or Vinoy Park Beach.

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Our top choices for Great Explorations Children's Museum hotels

1. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

2. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

3. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

4. Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

5. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

6. GALAXY HOTEL

7. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

8. The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

9. Ponce De Leon Hotel

10. VIinoy House

11. Uptown Suites

12. The Lofts at St. Pete Beach

13. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

15. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

16. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Clearwater St. Petersburg Ulmerton Rd

18. Inn on the Beach - 18+ only

19. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater

20. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

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Top Great Explorations Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

GALAXY HOTEL

Hollander Boutique Hotel

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Tru By Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown Central Ave, FL

The Inn on Third

Ponce De Leon Hotel

The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

Other attractions near Great Explorations Children's Museum

Sunken Gardens

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

Palladium Theater

Vinoy Park

North Shore Aquatic Center

Vinoy Park Beach

NOVA 535 Unique Event Space

St. Pete's Historic Coliseum

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