Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide

Gloucester

A statue of a man with a wheel, surrounded by a stone base with an inscription, in a public square with houses and cars in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Gloucester attractions

A bustling harbor with a red building, a maritime heritage center sign, and a crowd of people.

Maritime Gloucester

9.4/10 (63 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maritime Gloucester during your trip to Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

฿567
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Guided Tour of Crane Estate All-Inclusive Day Trip from Boston

Guided Tour of Crane Estate All-Inclusive Day Trip from Boston

฿3,162
per adult
Guided Tour of Crane Estate All-Inclusive Day Trip from Boston
Private Portland to Cape Ann, MA Castles & Coast

Private Portland to Cape Ann, MA Castles & Coast

฿11,685
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Portland to Cape Ann, MA Castles & Coast
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

฿1,202
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

฿668
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

฿1,202
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

3.5 out of 5
55 Commercial Street Gloucester MA
The price is ฿7,522 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,522
฿8,402 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
The Highliner Hotel

The Highliner Hotel

3.5 out of 5
108 Main St Gloucester MA
The price is ฿5,793 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,793
฿11,720 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and bathrobes. Popular attractions Sargent House Museum and Cape Ann Historical Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"Loved our room. Very elegant and immaculate. Absolutely excellent location. Celebrated our 24th anniversary in style. Parking is a little walk. Would recommend dropping off one person and luggage then go park."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Highliner Hotel
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿3,897
฿4,353 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is ฿3,966 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,966
฿4,430 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,570 reviews)
"Nice property with onsite bar."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is ฿6,374 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿6,374
฿7,120 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hawthorne Hotel
Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North

Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North

2 out of 5
65 Newbury Street/US Route 1 North Danvers MA
The price is ฿5,203 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿5,203
฿5,811 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Salem Witch Museum and Glen Magna Farms are located ...
5.6/10 (1,023 reviews)
"The room was clean but our tv didn’t work and no one was around to fix it, front desk guy was very nervous ce and helped as much as he could"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
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Where to stay in Downtown Gloucester

Find the best Downtown Gloucester areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a stone walkway leading to the water.

East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a wooden walkway leading to it.

Rocky Neck

While Rocky Neck isn't home to many top sights, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Maritime Gloucester are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a beach.

Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

A garden with purple flowers and a foggy coastline.
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Magnolia

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.

Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide