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

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Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Wai Kit

￥8,629

￥9,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

omokayode

￥17,843

￥25,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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) | Living area | 37-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV

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

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Khoi

￥9,696

￥23,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

￥34,605

￥53,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

￥31,519

￥36,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

￥28,678

￥33,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥27,259

￥37,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Melinda

￥47,262

￥63,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathaniel

￥22,171

￥30,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katrice

￥26,787

￥38,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥15,421

￥17,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View (Corner) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bonnie

￥34,445

￥39,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Aaron

￥30,280

￥35,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥14,098

￥36,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Eric Michael

￥40,053

￥57,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Traci

￥40,942

￥47,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Linda

￥19,562

￥22,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kathryn

￥20,347

￥23,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Lisa

￥28,296

￥40,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

Deluxe King Suite with View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

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

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥22,202

￥31,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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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 941 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 515 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 1,946 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay! Clean hotel. Great amenities. Will be staying again if I’m ever in San Diego."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"My room was spectacular and spacious."

San Diego Downtown Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location very accessible price totally work for me . Just they were under construction and it was a bit noisy, over all perfect."

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"parking is $25 to park in the lot but street parking is usually available but is only free after 8pm."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed for three days. The room reminded me after a Scandinavian style hotel - smaller than a typical American hotel but clean and efficiently layed out. The staff was very nice. Check-in and check-out was extremely quick. The location was just under a mile from Balboa Park, so we could walk or take a cheap Uber with ease. The hotel is in a central area of the city that makes everything we had time to see not very far away. The Hillcrest area has lots of great food choices all within a few blocks. If I make it back to San Diego (which I hope to do) this would be a great place to stay again."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were really helpful and accommodating, it was a pleasure to stay there."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

10/10 Excellent

"The area surrounding this hotel was amazing. Saturday farmers market was really nice and the amount of places for eating and shopping within walking distance was great!! The only thing I would warn other about is the parking garage is made for compact cars and the cost was a little much but they have cheaper parking across the street that was much easier for us with a larger vehicle. All in all we had a beautiful trip and the stay was fantastic!!!!"

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice staff, very peaceful, and on the best spot of down town"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"great customer service here, didn’t park but luckily there are options nearby. Pretty receptive and had a great breakfast. 10/10 would recommend , will be staying here again."

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

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A desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

Desert Garden

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

Botanical Building

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

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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 Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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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1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

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. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

11. Gaslamp Hostel

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

14. The Artifact Inn

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Ash&9th

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

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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