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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Wai Kit

￥8,574

￥9,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 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 reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

omokayode

￥17,684

￥25,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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.

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

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

￥35,015

￥53,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

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

Khoi

￥9,609

￥23,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

￥39,141

￥44,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥25,246

￥29,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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."

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

7. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

artan

￥22,030

￥29,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

8. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

CHLOE

￥41,442

￥55,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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 large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

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

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

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katrice

￥26,548

￥37,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

10. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥15,496

￥17,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bonnie

￥32,709

￥37,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Aaron

￥30,009

￥34,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A modern interior with a large bookshelf, a seating area with patterned cushions, and a vase on a wooden table.

13. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥21,377

￥30,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

14. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥18,736

￥42,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Traci

￥39,068

￥45,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large building with a central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a reflective pond and colorful flowers.

A modern hotel lounge with a view of the sea, featuring sofas, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

Two wicker chairs with striped cushions on a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern lobby with a curved sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a decorative wall panel.

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

￥39,695

￥56,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Heather

￥22,004

￥31,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

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.

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kathryn

￥19,963

￥22,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

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

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Carlos

￥27,153

￥39,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Linda

￥20,534

￥23,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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 944 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 516 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 1,951 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Loved the bay view"

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"We love the hotel, staff and the bridge to Petco Field. We will be back next season to see the Pirates play the Padres!"

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"The hotel is beautifully updated and designed. SMEG mini fridge is on trend, but it doesn’t allow any space to put personal drinks or leftovers in it. Rooms are small and having a luggage rack would be nice. We had one bedside table and by the looks of their photos, we were missing the other. It was annoying not having a place to put my phone or water. The air conditioner was loud at times. The rooftop has ample seating. We didn’t get a chance to enjoy watching the sunset and having a cocktail on the rooftop, but we could imagine how beautiful it would’ve been. There are two “vintage” elevators but one was out of service, which was annoying. The working one was quite small where you could barely fit 3 people with 2 luggage. You’d have to wait for it to come back if it was packed or if you missed the brief access moment. We were on the 4th floor and would take the stairs for most of our stay. Be careful around check out time as everyone is trying to access it; we waited 10min since we had our luggage. There’s no iron; just a steamer that was clogged and did not work. There is no access to an ice machine; you must ask staff to retrieve. We had a housekeeper cleaning the room on our floor and eventually next door and she kept letting the door slam as she was accessing her cart. She had a negative attitude. The heavy doors started slamming around 8am and continued for hours. Please have them use a door wedge. We didn’t dine at the bistro but they have great coffee."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"Limited Parking and charge for extra parking space."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, well located near the Gaslamp."

San Diego Downtown Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"limited parking/first come first serve however there is a super affordable parking lot next to the lodge"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Good room with a view. Clearing and comfortable. Walkable to Downton."

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!!!!"

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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

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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.

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Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from 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. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

8. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. Gaslamp Hostel

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

13. Hotel Z

14. The Artifact Inn

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

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

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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

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Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

San Diego Downtown Lodge

The Neon Elm Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

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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