The Best Hotels Closest to San Diego Museum of Art in San Diego for 2026

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

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

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Wai Kit

￥8,438

￥9,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

omokayode

￥17,404

￥24,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Victor

￥34,456

￥52,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

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

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

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Khoi

￥8,395

￥21,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

2.7 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Edgar

￥38,909

￥44,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

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

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Veronica Dangerfield

￥25,158

￥29,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

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

7. Westgate Hotel

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Chris

￥28,655

￥38,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Melinda

￥46,097

￥62,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

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

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

artan

￥21,681

￥29,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Bonnie

￥32,190

￥37,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Aaron

￥31,096

￥36,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

12. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Crystal

￥26,127

￥37,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

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

13. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Karin

￥14,472

￥16,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

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

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Daniel

￥42,190

￥56,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

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

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Heather

￥22,936

￥32,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering ocean views, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar with a patterned ceiling, and a cityscape view in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a yellow armchair, a small dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a TV.

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Edgar

￥39,690

￥56,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

17. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Sarah

￥24,622

￥33,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table set for four, including plates, glasses, and cutlery.

18. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Chris

￥14,063

￥36,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Traci

￥40,471

￥46,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

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

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Carlos

￥26,722

￥38,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 944 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 196 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 518 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 1,958 reviews	View

Top San Diego Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, staff was friendly, room was clean and beautiful. We ended up leaving a day early due to my child getting sick- they refunded my last day and I was very grateful."

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Very cool hotel room was clean. Staff was friendly. The bar was awesome."

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Pretty."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are clean. It’s in an ideal location to get too many different places. The parking is also very convenient and the staff is very friendly."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

10/10 Excellent

"Great location parking is a little confined. Do do not drive a big vehicle or you will have issues parking. When they say narrow drive path they are not kidding very narrow be careful parking."

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Great access to the ballpark!!"

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Small but very clean place."

Ash&9th

8/10 Good

"It was as advertised. Clean. The only thing we didn't like was people yelling outside and banging on doors early in the morning. Both days of our stay."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Museum of Art?

San Diego Museum of Art 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, check out the 133 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near San Diego Museum of Art?

Ash&9th is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Museum of Art. Another good choice is The Neon Elm Hotel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to San Diego Museum of Art?

Expedia has 133 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Diego Museum of Art.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to 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 may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near San Diego Museum of Art.

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What can I see and do near San Diego Museum of Art?

San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and California Tower are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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Our top choices for San Diego Museum of Art hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

12. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

13. Gaslamp Hostel

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

17. Hotel Z

18. The Artifact Inn

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Museum of Art

Top San Diego Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

The Neon Elm Hotel

Ash&9th

Other attractions near San Diego Museum of Art

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Timken Museum of Art

Botanical Building

Old Globe Theater

California Tower

Mingei International Museum

House of Hospitality

Sculpture Garden

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