The Best Hotels Closest to San Diego Natural History Museum in San Diego for 2026

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Our top choices for San Diego Natural History Museum hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Wai Kit

￥9,491

￥10,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

omokayode

￥21,256

￥29,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Bay View (QueenBed) (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Balcony view

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Living area

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

￥34,682

￥53,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Bathroom

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Lisa

￥4,715

￥17,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jorgen

￥38,848

￥44,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Mabel

￥24,222

￥28,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

7. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥27,087

￥36,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

8. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tiffany

￥19,885

￥30,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathaniel

￥22,670

￥30,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bonnie

￥32,795

￥38,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Aaron

￥26,905

￥31,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥18,251

￥26,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

CHLOE

￥34,387

￥47,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥23,367

￥32,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Juan Ramon

￥39,800

￥56,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Linda

￥19,439

￥22,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities

17. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥16,550

￥18,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

18. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥18,410

￥41,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

19. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Melinda

￥50,602

￥67,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Lisa

￥28,172

￥40,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 933 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 192 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 1,931 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was absolutely great and the staff were amazing. The location was fantastic."

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"Room was modern and very clean and all amenities were definitely new."

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente trato, buena ubicación."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is 2 mins walking distance to Petco park. Hotel is clean."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Walking distance to Petco Park was perfect."

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8/10 Good

"Everything was great clean room staff was great but I didn’t like that the hotel room didn’t have a better shower. It had a shower/tub. Other than that it was great"

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Valet parking was a necessity on little Italy. Right in the heart of the best neighborhood in San Diego. Parked once and never moved my car. walked or Uber’s everywhere. Convenient to the beach’s and the Gas Lamp."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding experience. The hotel exceeded expectations in every way. Room was gorgeous and spotless, staff so helpful, and the sushi at the Top of the Hyatt was to die for. I highly recommend!"

San Diego Downtown Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"They let us check in early"

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A colorful courtyard with a tiled floor, a bench, and a fountain.

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

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

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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.

Museum of Photographic Arts

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

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A desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

Desert Garden

No other garden is as natural to San Diego as this slightly secluded area. Stroll through this green space to see plant species not commonly found in other parks.

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

Botanical Building

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

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An art gallery with pink walls and ceiling, featuring classical paintings and a central table.

Timken Museum of Art

View a priceless collection of masterpieces from Europe, the U.S. and Russia in this gorgeous community museum, known as San Diego’s jewel box of art.

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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, check out the 106 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 6 restaurants and 3 bars. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection.

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

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option 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 review the best deals near San Diego Natural History Museum.

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

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

San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Hotel del Coronado, Whaley House Museum, and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. You can check out the local talent 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 Natural History Museum 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. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

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. Hotel Z

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

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

17. Gaslamp Hostel

18. The Artifact Inn

19. Pendry San Diego

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Ash&9th

The Neon Elm Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

San Diego Downtown Lodge

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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