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

￥9,477

￥10,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

￥21,127

￥29,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeffrey D

￥8,240

￥21,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Mabel

￥26,864

￥31,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

5. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

￥34,836

￥53,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jorgen

￥39,581

￥45,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

7. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Ann

￥46,893

￥63,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

RONNIE

￥22,548

￥30,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

9. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

CHLOE

￥34,335

￥47,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥23,332

￥32,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Pamela Ann Callum

￥26,864

￥31,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Shelley

￥29,884

￥34,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

13. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Susan

￥27,521

￥37,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

14. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Andrew

￥20,220

￥30,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

15. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥16,348

￥18,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Juan Ramon

￥39,740

￥56,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Traci

￥37,602

￥43,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Lisa

￥28,019

￥40,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Grand Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

19. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Miguel

￥29,884

￥43,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

20. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jonathan

￥31,488

￥36,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 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 929 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 140 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,166 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Honestly loved loved loved this hotel. Easy check in process, comfortable beds, incredibly clean. Great location loved being so close to little Italy"

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"We had difficulty getting food. Mary Jane’s was closed early and the 207 bar didn’t open til late. There was nothing mid day available when we arrived"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Cool cozy spot definitely will be back."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"It was great stay overall view from room specially when its 11 floor was just superb"

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing! Would highly recommend"

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"Could use bigger pool. Nice hotel good location."

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"great location for downtown especially if you’re going to petco park."

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, excellent location with a lot of restaurants close by. A few blocks to the pier. Hotel staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay."

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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.

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

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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.

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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 103 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 103 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, 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. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Pendry San Diego

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

9. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

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

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. Westgate Hotel

14. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

15. Gaslamp Hostel

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

20. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

The Neon Elm Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, 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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