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A two-story building with a porch, outdoor seating, and a flag.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard menu listing items like hot drinks and cold drinks.

A garden with a variety of flowers in a terracotta pot.

A two-story building with a red door and a signboard for 'Soodler's Inn Bed and Breakfast' established in 1912.

1. Fiddler's Inn

1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Austin

￥34,244

￥38,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table.

A hotel reception area with a 'Hello' sign, a counter, and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

0.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Melissa

￥22,638

￥25,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, chairs, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

2.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Randolph

￥20,319

￥22,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a chandelier. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror with lights.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

4. Stevens Inn

2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Claudia Elisabeth

￥16,813

￥18,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a food display, and a sign for 'SQUEEZE THE DAY'.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

3.1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

PAT

￥23,430

￥26,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped garden.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a television, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3.2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Amanda

￥22,005

￥24,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A room with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a leather sofa, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A playground with a wooden play structure, including a slide and swings, surrounded by trees with white-painted trunks.

A building with a sign reading "Carl's Bad Inn" and a year marker "2019" on the entrance.

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

7. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

2.4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Patrick

￥13,298

￥14,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

8. Post Time Inn

0.1 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Harold

￥14,802

￥16,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with blue seating, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables. There are ceiling lights and large windows providing natural light.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

9. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Audrey

￥19,377

￥21,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating.

A modern office space with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.

10. Hyatt House Carlsbad

5.2 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Jacqueline

￥21,372

￥24,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, red and yellow chairs, and tables.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, a yogurt and milk dispenser, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a grey sectional sofa, orange ottomans, and a wooden table.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a sign indicating 'Hilton Honors', a 'really cold' sign above a refrigerator, and a 'home' sign above a minibar.

11. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

4.4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

David

￥21,396

￥24,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a desk with a chair and a laptop on it.

A foosball table with a black table and white and black player figures.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A building with a sign reading "Welcome to Longhorn Flats."

12. Longhorn Flats

18.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Ray

￥15,295

￥17,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and orange cushions, a glass wall, and a view of the sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and a large window.

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

3.4 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Gilbert

￥24,081

￥27,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a sign indicating the entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and a reception counter.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

5.6 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Bill

￥16,249

￥18,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered area, a sign for 'Sleep Inns & Suites', and a parking lot.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a wall with framed pictures.

A reception area with a reception desk, two blue chairs, a potted plant, and a modern interior design.

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

4.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Mark

￥17,279

￥19,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A vending area with two refrigerated machines and a snack display.

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and a pool table.

A MainStay Suites hotel building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with a white pickup truck.

A row of stacked front-loading washing machines with control panels, a guest laundry sign, and a white table.

16. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

4.5 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

VIJAY PAUL

￥18,032

￥20,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast corner with a Baymont sign, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A sign for 'Living Desert Zoo & Gardens' with a silhouette of a deer and cacti in the background.

A modern office space with two grey sofas, a small round table, a desk with a computer, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

4.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Cathy

￥18,522

￥20,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered equestrian arena with wooden railings and a sandy floor.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a potted orchid.

A small hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, and a fire extinguisher.

A Karbani Inn sign with silhouettes of people against a sunset.

18. Karbani Inn

7.7 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Pennie

￥12,842

￥14,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A curved swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent green sign on the top, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

A buffet counter with various food and drink options, including a coffee station with multiple coffee makers and a fruit juice dispenser.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a television.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

5.3 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Amanda

￥16,551

￥18,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

A room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a computer, and a chair. There are two motivational posters on the wall.

A laundry room with three washing machines and a large mirror on the wall.

A reception area with a glass door leading outside, a poster of a road with 'GOIN' 6' and 'national parks' text, a water bottle, and a coffee maker on a counter.

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

4.9 km from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Liliana

￥11,965

￥13,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fiddler's Inn	9.6 Exceptional 694 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad	9.2 Wonderful 293 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad	9.0 Wonderful 743 reviews	View
Stevens Inn	8.4 Very good 155 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG	8.6 Excellent 552 reviews	View

Top Carlsbad Museum & Art Center Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Staff were kind. Restaurant was surprisingly great. Lounge was closed on our visit. Breakfast was not good; food was dry and coffee was weak. Value of the room was great."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Nice but under construction. Nice staff"

Fiddler's Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to relax and super close to everything we wanted to experience. Bed was very comfortable and enjoyed cool weather outside. My husband enjoyed walking to Albertsons! Amenities were spot on. Definitely we would stay here again! Thanks for a beautiful stay!"

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast, including sausage, eggs, hash browns. Room was clean and decent quality. Couple of things didn’t work as expected, including the shower switch and electronic door lock. Good stay overall."

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Todo estuvo excelente 👍10/10"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

10/10 Excellent

"Met our expectations. The room was clean and it looked like the hotel had been recently updated"

Hyatt House Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Hotel was clean and staff was very helpful. Minimal amenities. The hotel restaurant had a limited and very underwhelming menu."

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

8/10 Good

"Everything was as good as home except for my bed. I would like to have had a more comfortable bed so my body would have been more relaxed."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Other attractions near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

9.0/10 (133 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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A desert landscape with yucca plants, cacti, and tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky.

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

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Carlsbad Water Park

8.6/10 (25 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Carlsbad Water Park as part of your trip to Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails.

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Lamont Street Park

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lamont Street Park, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Riverwalk Recreation Center

8.6/10 (93 reviews)

Riverwalk Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

8.2/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Carlsbad at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

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Eddy House

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Carlsbad with a trip to Eddy House. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

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Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

Enjoy an outing to Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center during your stay in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center is located in a walkable area of Carlsbad that travelers like for its mountain views and parks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Adjacent to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, Post Time Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Fiddler's Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Carlsbad Museum & Art Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Carlsbad Museum & Art Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

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What can I see and do near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Lamont Street Park. Carlsbad Water Park, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center are some favorites close by Carlsbad Museum & Art Center. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Riverwalk Recreation Center and Eddy House.

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Our top choices for Carlsbad Museum & Art Center hotels

1. Fiddler's Inn

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

4. Stevens Inn

5. Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

7. Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

8. Post Time Inn

9. Comfort Suites Carlsbad

10. Hyatt House Carlsbad

11. Home2 suites by Hilton, Carlsbad, New Mexico

12. Longhorn Flats

13. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

14. Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

16. MainStay Suites Carlsbad South

17. Baymont by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

18. Karbani Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

20. Motel 6 Carlsbad, NM

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Top Carlsbad Museum & Art Center Hotel Reviews

Stevens Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Fiddler's Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites Carlsbad Caverns Area

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad

Hyatt House Carlsbad

Carlsbad Inn New Mexico

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlsbad

Other attractions near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Carlsbad Water Park

Lamont Street Park

Riverwalk Recreation Center

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course

Eddy House

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center

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