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 lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

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

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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Wai Kit

￥8,401

￥9,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

Victor

￥18,402

￥26,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

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

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

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeremy

￥32,861

￥51,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Seth

￥6,984

￥20,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

5. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥26,157

￥35,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥24,080

￥27,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Crystal

￥29,083

￥40,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Diego

￥46,831

￥63,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

9. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bryanna

￥43,208

￥49,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Amy

￥23,514

￥31,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥17,762

￥20,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥20,741

￥29,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

￥45,107

￥59,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Michael

￥34,766

￥40,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica M

￥29,810

￥42,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥27,207

￥37,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

17. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Stanley

￥28,258

￥32,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Vasiliy

￥44,957

￥52,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeremy

￥24,081

￥27,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

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

20. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥18,676

￥42,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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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 959 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 210 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 537 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
Westgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,030 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

8/10 Good

"Clean room. good breakfast"

Ash&9th

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Staff very nice. Air condition was very good."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Staff on the whole were excellent and helpfull"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"I’m"

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"m"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"The view was great! We upgraded to the higher floor package and were on the top floor facing the bay. The hotel was convenient to everything we did and wanted to do. The room was a bit dated and worn and the price for parking was a little bit steep. Lizle was a FANTASTIC front desk host. She was warm and inviting from the start to finish of our stay. You have a jewel of an employee with her."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful historic hotel! Absolutely loved the atmosphere and my room faced the city which was lovely. I do wish the elevators were wider but that can't be helped."

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

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

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

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

Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and Best Western Seven Seas.

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

Expedia has 105 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 Lyceum Theatre.

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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. Westgate Hotel

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Lafayette Hotel & Club

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Gaslamp Hostel

12. Hotel Z

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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

17. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

20. The Artifact Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Ash&9th

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Best Western Seven Seas

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

The Sofia 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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