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A modern building with a sign reading "Vessel Inn."

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a patterned wall.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, three stools, and a glass door leading outside.

A modern indoor pool area with a rectangular pool, tiled walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. Vessel Inn Chiba Station

Chuo, 2.4 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Tina

￥8,445

￥9,290 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel lobby with sofas and a coffee table, large windows with a view of trees, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A buffet area with various food items and a pizza oven in the background.

The exterior of the Daiwa Roynet Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and entrance.

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.5 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Art

￥8,419

￥9,261 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, comfortable seating, a large chandelier, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV, and a heater.

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

A hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

3. Keisei Hotel Miramare

Chuo, 2.1 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Jeffrey

￥8,871

￥9,845 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick wall and a glass door leading to the lobby.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

A nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, illuminated windows, and a busy street.

4. Hotel Sunroute Chiba

Chuo, 2.7 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Diane

￥8,005

￥8,895 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden walls, and large windows with bamboo plants.

A modern bathroom with a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a shower area, and a toilet.

A spa area with a large indoor pool, wooden ceiling, and tiled walls.

5. Hotel Shuranza Chiba

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Hiroyuki

￥7,727

￥8,500 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lobby with a reception desk, a large plant, and a sign reading "Indah Bali".

A hotel room with two beds, decorative pillows, a wall art piece, a hanging lamp, and a green bag.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a decorative wall, and a sign with room numbers.

A room with ornate wooden doors, a television, and a small table with items on it.

6. Hotel BalianResort Chiba - Family Kids Group Concept

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Anonymous traveler

￥17,182

￥18,900 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A modern cafe with wooden flooring, long communal tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A wheelchair in a modern lobby with a marble floor and wooden paneling.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a chair by the window.

7. APA Hotel Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.8 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Elisabeth

￥5,923

￥7,204 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with a city view, and a patterned wall.

A modern interior with wooden furniture, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a view of the kitchen.

A modern hallway with a marble wall, a blue accent wall with decorative panels, and a large grey panel.

A modern hotel with a 'SONIA COFFEE & CAKE' sign, a glass entrance, and a parking area.

8. HOTEL MYSTAYS Soga

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Daniel

￥4,336

￥4,818 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden bucket on a stone ledge near a hot spring with steam rising, surrounded by a wooden structure with slatted panels and greenery in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden flooring, and two hot tubs.

9. The Qube Hotel Chiba

Chuo, 2.6 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Matthias

￥8,639

￥9,503 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone hot spring, wooden flooring, and tiled walls.

A modern lobby with a large window, a staircase, and a seating area.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a bed with two pillows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'darma inn' sign on the facade.

10. Dormy Inn Soga Natural Hot Spring

Chuo, 2.1 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Christopher

￥7,446

￥8,264 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, glass railings, and an escalator.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, multiple seating areas, and skylights.

A grand interior with two escalators leading to a central area, surrounded by marble columns and modern lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, glass railings, and a visible elevator.

11. ROYAL PINES HOTEL CHIBA

Chiba City Centre, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Ana

￥6,232

￥6,924 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a reception desk with framed artwork.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Daiwa Roynet Hotel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a metal handrail, leading to a second floor.

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba - Chuo

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Dayrin

￥8,357

￥9,193 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception area with a black tiled floor, a reception desk, and a 'Live Max' sign. There are shelves with various items and a 'Hello' sign on the wall.

A reception area with a black and white checkered floor, a reception desk, a seating area with two chairs, a bookshelf with various items, and a sign that reads "LIVEMAX GROUP HOTELS & RESORTS".

A hotel named HOTEL LIVEMAX with a modern facade and illuminated signage.

13. Hotel Livemax Chiba Station

Chuo, 3 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Matthew

￥4,311

￥4,742 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A modern conference room with wooden tables and chairs, grey sofas, and large windows offering a city view.

14. Orda Hotel

Chiba City Centre, 1.8 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Catherine Jia-yun

￥8,415

￥9,361 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital display with the hotel's name, and a herringbone-patterned wooden floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a small table, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two red chairs, a round table, a mirror, a hanging clothes rack, and a small trash bin.

A neatly folded white shirt with a button and a collar, placed on a white bed with a striped pattern.

15. Tosei Hotel Cocone Chiba Chuo (without on-site staff)

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

SangYoung

￥8,190

￥9,057 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel entrance with a sign in Japanese, a glass door, and a flower planter outside.

A modern lobby with a green sofa, a small table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a green sofa, a chandelier, a potted plant, and a reception desk.

16. Sankei City Hotel Chiba

Chiba City Centre, 1.7 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Matthew

￥8,256

￥9,173 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a window, and a mirror.

A modern building with a sign reading "APA HOTEL" and a smaller sign below it.

A variety of dishes including noodles, rice, and soup, served on a white plate with multiple side dishes.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a glass elevator.

17. APA Hotel Chibachuo Ekimae

Chuo, 1.9 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Zilliah

￥5,923

￥7,204 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the sunset.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hotel Century' sign, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a framed picture of a sunset.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and a bottle of hand soap.

18. Hotel Century

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Anonymous traveler

￥8,590

￥9,545 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a standing lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden table with a bonsai tree centerpiece, shelves with bottles, and a warm ambient light.

A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.

19. THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence

Chuo, 2.8 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

REIKO

￥25,620

￥28,438 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Two individuals in business attire, one with a name tag, in a hallway with wooden paneling and framed certificates on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent yellow sign at the top, a central entrance with a glass door, and a parking area in front.

A buffet with a variety of food items including croissants and other baked goods.

20. Super Hotel Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.9 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Kensuke

￥7,734

￥8,615 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum and Institute

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Vessel Inn Chiba Station	9.4 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 680 reviews	View
Keisei Hotel Miramare	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Sunroute Chiba	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Shuranza Chiba	8.8 Excellent 239 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum and Institute Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely incredible front desk staff, will definitely be back"

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet area which is hard to find in Tokyo; very nicely maintained and clean hotel; family mart is next door; on site onsen is convenient; great toiletries"

Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very spacious and clean and the bathroom was more than big enough."

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is wonderful, I got checked in extremely fast thanks to the staff being very well organized. The shuttle to and from the airport is also very nice, the schedule is varied throughout the day, but it's posted at the bus stop at the airport and given to guests in the form of a sheet."

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama

10/10 Excellent

"Very easy to get to both parks."

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Spacious, well appointed room. Great amenities provided in room and in lobby. Great location too, across the road from a shopping mall and train station and with a combini attached. Hotel also provided a shuttle bus to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea and the airport limousine picks up and drops off just outside. This hotel is perfect! I cannot fault it at all."

Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Honkan

10/10 Excellent

"I was surprised about the free breakfast"

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great choice! Top hotel with 10/10 location! Spotless clean and staff is very nice!"

Other attractions near Natural History Museum and Institute

A well-maintained garden with a circular stone structure, various trees, and a house in the background.

City Greenery Botanical Garden

City Greenery Botanical Garden is just one of the places to see in Chiba, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a stone wall in the foreground.

Chiba Castle

6.6/10 (10 reviews)

Wear kimono costumes and samurai armor, enjoy stunning views of the city and learn about Chiba’s past in the folk museum of this reconstructed castle.

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A traditional Japanese building with a red and white facade, a balcony, and a signboard.

Chiba Shrine

10.0/10 (1 review)

Spectacular gardens around the orange-red temple buildings provide transfixing views and transport you to a leafy world of peace in the center of Chiba.

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A plaza with outdoor seating and a modern building with a curved roof.

Chiba Port Arena

7.8/10 (91 reviews)

Catch an event at Chiba Port Arena during your trip to Chiba. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Aobanomori Park

After visiting Aobanomori Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chiba. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Chiba City Museum of Art

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Chiba City Museum of Art during your trip to Chiba. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Chiba City Museum Of Science

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Chiba City Museum Of Science during your travels in Chiba. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Chiba Port Side Tower

After visiting Chiba Port Side Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chiba. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natural History Museum and Institute?

Natural History Museum and Institute is located in a budget-friendly area of Chiba that travelers like for its restaurants and shopping. You'll find 59 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Natural History Museum and Institute?

KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find it 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Natural History Museum and Institute. Other good choices around the area include Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay and Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Natural History Museum and Institute?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Natural History Museum and Institute.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Natural History Museum and Institute.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Natural History Museum and Institute?

For more details about updating your stay near Natural History Museum and Institute or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Natural History Museum and Institute?

Chiba City Museum of Art, Chiba City Museum Of Science, and Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Kasori Shellmounds Site Museum, Daikakujiyama Burial, and Inage House Related to History of Chiba are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Chiba Park, Inage Seaside Park, and Aobanomori Park.

How can I get to Natural History Museum and Institute?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Natural History Museum and Institute is easy. You can access metro transit at Yoshikawa-koen Station, Kencho-mae Station, and Shiyakusho-mae Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, jump aboard a train from Chiba-Chuo Station, Hon-Chiba Station, or Higashi-Chiba Station.

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Our top choices for Natural History Museum and Institute hotels

1. Vessel Inn Chiba Station

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Ekimae

3. Keisei Hotel Miramare

4. Hotel Sunroute Chiba

5. Hotel Shuranza Chiba

6. Hotel BalianResort Chiba - Family Kids Group Concept

7. APA Hotel Chiba Ekimae

8. HOTEL MYSTAYS Soga

9. The Qube Hotel Chiba

10. Dormy Inn Soga Natural Hot Spring

11. ROYAL PINES HOTEL CHIBA

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba - Chuo

13. Hotel Livemax Chiba Station

14. Orda Hotel

15. Tosei Hotel Cocone Chiba Chuo (without on-site staff)

16. Sankei City Hotel Chiba

17. APA Hotel Chibachuo Ekimae

18. Hotel Century

19. THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence

20. Super Hotel Chiba Ekimae

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Top Natural History Museum and Institute Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Honkan

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Other attractions near Natural History Museum and Institute

City Greenery Botanical Garden

Chiba Castle

Chiba Shrine

Chiba Port Arena

Aobanomori Park

Chiba City Museum of Art

Chiba City Museum Of Science

Chiba Port Side Tower

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