10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to San Diego Natural History Museum in San Diego from AU$99

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Dylan

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

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.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

AU$236

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

A modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

AU$443

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

AU$239

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Laurie

AU$381

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

6. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Arlet

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

James

AU$539

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Halil

AU$569

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

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

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kelane

AU$259

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

10. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

AU$337

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

AU$310

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

13. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Molly

AU$333

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

15. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

AU$546

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chen

AU$364

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

17. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

AU$357

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Christopher

AU$347

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with a large table, six chairs, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern room with a stationary bike, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

19. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

AU$457

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Troy

AU$289

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Hotels recommended for families near San Diego Natural History Museum

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Downtown San Diego

AU$222

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.

A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Downtown San Diego

AU$253

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a wooden floor.

A bar area with a marble backsplash, green bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, surrounded by chairs.

The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AU$173

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Downtown San Diego

AU$262

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor café with red chairs and white tables, surrounded by buildings with balconies and flags.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window.

A bathroom with a shower curtain, a towel rack, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Urban Boutique Hotel

Downtown San Diego

AU$198

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

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

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

Kings Inn San Diego

Mission Valley

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious living area with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

The exterior of The Bristol hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a plaid armchair, a small table with a lamp, a TV on a wooden stand, and a city view through large windows.

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a wooden vanity, and a bed with a view of the city.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf.

A balcony with a wicker chair, a view of high-rise buildings, and a small garden area.

Ash&9th

Downtown San Diego

AU$116

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice job place and good location"

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Alexa at front desk was amazing. Plus the property was perfectly located for all attractions, well maintained and plenty of food options. Would definitely recommend this hotel!"

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good

"The staff from the restaurant were amazing!!! They went above and beyond!!! I forgot there names but it was a female and two males working when we ate at the restaurant, we ate there three times. They were so nice, polite and so attentive!!! Pamela lady from the front desk when we checked out she was so rude and had a mean face didn’t even greet us at all and I asked her a couple of questions didn’t even answered me at all I asked her if I was getting my invoice thru email didn’t even answer me either. Just so rude"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Generally a great stay. Definitely a wonderful location. We had a harbor view room and it was great just to sit on the balcony and enjoy the scenery. All the staff were A+ Our bathroom was a little worn looking and the toilet plumbing needed to be adjusted."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Thank you"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Location is perfectly situated in the gaslamp quarters and minutes away from little Italy or the harbour front"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"ol"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean compact room with all you need. Nice location, near the airport. I liked that it was self service to check in & out. Staff was responsive, attentive & helpful through the app. Definitely recommend it!"

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A detailed model of a town with a church, train tracks, and a bridge.

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

Casa de Balboa

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

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A desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

Desert Garden

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A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, palm trees, and a large building with a dome.

Botanical Building

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A museum interior with classical paintings, a central bench, and a pink wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Natural History Museum?

San Diego Natural History Museum is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 102 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to San Diego Natural History Museum?

The Neon Elm Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and in-room fridges. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Best Western Seven Seas.

How many hotels should I expect to find near San Diego Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 102 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Diego Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near San Diego Natural History Museum.

What can I see and do near San Diego Natural History Museum?

San Diego Air and Space Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Casa de Balboa. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Top Hotels Near San Diego Natural History Museum in San Diego from AU$99

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Our top choices for San Diego Natural History Museum hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

15. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

17. The Artifact Inn

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Hotels recommended for families near San Diego Natural History Museum

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Urban Boutique Hotel

Kings Inn San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Ash&9th

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Handlery Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

The Neon Elm Hotel

Other attractions near San Diego Natural History Museum

Fleet Science Center

Spanish Village Art Center

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Casa de Balboa

Museum of Photographic Arts

Desert Garden

Botanical Building

Timken Museum of Art

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