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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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

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

￥8,427

￥9,272 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, tiled floors, and a wall with a built-in bench.

2. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.5 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Murray

￥8,013

￥8,925 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

3. Keisei Hotel Miramare

Chuo, 2.1 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Jeffrey

￥7,659

￥8,510 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and lamps.

4. Hotel Sunroute Chiba

Chuo, 2.7 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Amerah

￥5,653

￥6,275 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor steps, and a glass facade.

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

5. APA Hotel Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.8 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Elisabeth

￥6,045

￥7,450 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a red carpet leading to the lobby.

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

6. Hotel Shuranza Chiba

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Hiroyuki

￥6,398

￥7,038 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

A room with a large wall mural of a tropical beach scene, a comfortable seating area with a bean bag and a small table with drinks, and a large flat-screen TV.

7. Hotel BalianResort Chiba - Family Kids Group Concept

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Anonymous traveler

￥10,669

￥11,747 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 lobby with a central decorative light fixture, marble columns, and a checkered ceiling.

8. The Qube Hotel Chiba

Chuo, 2.6 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Karen

￥8,056

￥8,862 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

The Royal Pines Hotel entrance with a glass facade, large columns, and a signboard.

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

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

9. ROYAL PINES HOTEL CHIBA

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

John

￥5,243

￥5,880 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a blue accent wall, seating areas, and a reception desk.

10. HOTEL MYSTAYS Soga

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

"The place was great, they helped out as much as possible. The breakfast was amazing I fell in love with one of their juices and now I don’t want any other dumplings lol!! The place is in a good location if you are visiting near by areas, but it is a little ways from Tokyo. It is our fault that we couldn’t communicate well with them when there English employee wasn’t there, but will definitely visit again and hope to know more of the language!!"

llesmina

￥4,804

￥5,284 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent corner entrance, a visible sign for a hotel, and a street with a bike parking area.

11. Tosei Hotel Cocone Chiba Chuo

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

takeshi

￥6,800

￥7,520 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba - Chuo

Chuo, 2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Dayrin

￥7,695

￥8,550 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern hotel room with a seating area, a small table, a trash bin, and a window with blinds.

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

13. Dormy Inn Soga Natural Hot Spring

Chuo, 2.1 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Christopher

￥7,524

￥8,342 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern staircase with glass railings and a geometric design, leading to an upper floor.

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

14. Orda Hotel

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

Catherine Jia-yun

￥5,128

￥5,750 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer monitor, a chair, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a telephone.

A multi-story hotel with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, vending machine, and a television screen.

Two vending machines with a variety of drinks and snacks.

15. Toyoko Inn Chiba Ekimae

Chuo, 2.3 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Collin

￥7,590

￥8,433 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

16. APA Hotel Chibachuo Ekimae

Chuo, 1.9 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Kevin

￥6,634

￥8,039 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL LIVEMA".

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital check-in kiosk, and a bench with flower arrangements.

A modern elevator with a marble wall and a patterned wall panel.

A hotel lobby with a red cushioned seating area, a tall floral arrangement, and a row of white flowers on a stand.

17. Hotel Livemax Chiba Sogaekimae

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Treveon

￥5,718

￥6,290 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

The entrance of a hotel with a signboard, a small outdoor seating area, and a welcome mat.

A vending machine area with various packaged snacks and beverages, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, two chairs, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, two chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Urban Hotel Sanko

Chuo, 2.3 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Keiji

￥4,855

￥5,400 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel room with a sliding door, a ventilation system, and a sign indicating a smoking area.

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

19. Sankei City Hotel Chiba

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

Matthew

￥8,217

￥9,134 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A black leather sofa with a tufted design, a white trash can, and a marble-patterned floor.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a white sofa, a small table, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

20. Hotel Century

Chuo, 2.2 km from Natural History Museum and Institute

Anonymous traveler

￥8,694

￥9,649 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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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 307 reviews	View
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba Ekimae	9.2 Wonderful 660 reviews	View
Keisei Hotel Miramare	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Sunroute Chiba	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
APA Hotel Chiba Ekimae	8.8 Excellent 705 reviews	View

Top Natural History Museum and Institute Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nikko Narita

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and excellent service !"

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The only hotel in my trip in Japan without complimentary water"

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really great location, very central but still quiet. The amenities are nice like free toothbrush/ toothpaste, razors etc. the breakfast was also so good lots of options and staff are very nice and helpful"

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Superbe hôtel et à un prix incroyablement bas."

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake

10/10 Excellent

"Great hospitality!"

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama

8/10 Good

"I loved the fact that there was 24-hour in-house convenience store inside the hotel, free shuttle to Maihama station and disney resorts! Staff are helpful but not all of them. Overall it was a good experience!"

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, great location, bathroom just looks a little dated"

KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari

10/10 Excellent

"As advertised. Great!"

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 bronze statue of a warrior on horseback in front of a traditional Japanese building.

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 garden with a red bridge, koi pond, and stone lanterns.

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 58 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 58 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. APA Hotel Chiba Ekimae

6. Hotel Shuranza Chiba

7. Hotel BalianResort Chiba - Family Kids Group Concept

8. The Qube Hotel Chiba

9. ROYAL PINES HOTEL CHIBA

10. HOTEL MYSTAYS Soga

11. Tosei Hotel Cocone Chiba Chuo

12. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Chiba - Chuo

13. Dormy Inn Soga Natural Hot Spring

14. Orda Hotel

15. Toyoko Inn Chiba Ekimae

16. APA Hotel Chibachuo Ekimae

17. Hotel Livemax Chiba Sogaekimae

18. Urban Hotel Sanko

19. Sankei City Hotel Chiba

20. Hotel Century

Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum and Institute

Top Natural History Museum and Institute Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nikko Narita

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

Asakusa Tobu Hotel

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari

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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