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

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Andrew

￥8,523

￥9,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

￥18,142

￥25,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeremy

￥34,108

￥52,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

￥7,905

￥21,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥29,371

￥34,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katie

￥42,304

￥48,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Shari

￥44,970

￥59,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Halil

￥46,566

￥62,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bonnie

￥26,687

￥31,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Ross

￥24,269

￥32,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥16,768

￥19,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tamara

￥31,424

￥36,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

13. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥15,311

￥37,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

14. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tiffany

￥19,831

￥28,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥27,063

￥36,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

￥44,987

￥59,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Vasiliy

￥44,854

￥51,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Troy

￥27,644

￥32,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

￥21,318

￥24,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned wallpaper.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a blue lounge chair, and decorative wooden panels.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets containing various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Phyllis

￥23,558

￥27,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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 967 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 541 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 197 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,239 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Great room nostalgic was the coolest place I ever stayed in.The property Very nice lots of things to do and close to the downtown. Staff was very helpful and wanted my stay to be the best. Thank you."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful, knowledgeable"

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"I got a bottle of Diet Coke from the vending machine, it didn’t show the price. It turned out to be $10 on my credit card transaction."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"Not a bad hotel, the area around it is iffy, but that’s to be expected since it’s Hillcrest. The hotel doesn’t have anywhere to park your car out front to check in real quick so be prepared to park a little ways away to check in then park your car in its garage. Also if you have a truck or big car in general don’t even think about parking your car in the garage because good luck if you choose to. All in all though it ain’t a bad hotel for the price."

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

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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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A museum interior with classical paintings, a central bench, and a pink wall.

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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 102 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 Best Western Seven Seas.

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

Expedia has 102 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 Air and Space Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and USS Midway Museum 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 Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

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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. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Gaslamp Hostel

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

13. The Artifact Inn

14. Hotel Z

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

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

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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