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

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Wai Kit

￥8,438

￥9,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

￥17,404

￥24,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

￥34,807

￥53,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Khoi

￥8,395

￥21,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

￥38,909

￥44,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥25,158

￥29,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

7. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥28,655

￥38,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Melinda

￥46,097

￥62,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

artan

￥21,681

￥29,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bonnie

￥32,190

￥37,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Aaron

￥31,096

￥36,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Crystal

￥26,127

￥37,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

13. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥14,472

￥16,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Daniel

￥42,190

￥56,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥22,936

￥32,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

￥39,690

￥56,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

17. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥24,622

￥33,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

18. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥14,063

￥36,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Traci

￥40,471

￥46,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Carlos

￥26,722

￥38,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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

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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 104 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

The Neon Elm Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and in-room refrigerators. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.

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

Expedia has 104 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.

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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, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and Casa de Balboa. 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. 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

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Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

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

Frequently asked questions

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