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

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Dylan

￥10,147

￥11,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

￥18,345

￥26,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Nirmeen

￥32,150

￥48,812 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 spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥22,776

￥26,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Stacey

￥43,180

￥49,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

6. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Arlet

￥21,899

￥30,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

7. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Vasilios

￥46,660

￥62,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

8. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

James

￥25,693

￥36,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

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.

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Audrey

￥6,138

￥19,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kelane

￥21,353

￥29,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 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".

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

￥15,399

￥17,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

12. The Artifact Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥15,516

￥38,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Alisha

￥31,476

￥36,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

￥24,383

￥33,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

15. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥15,132

￥23,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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.

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

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

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

￥44,288

￥58,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Troy

￥22,721

￥26,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

￥21,353

￥24,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Christopher

￥22,797

￥34,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mozy" and a visible entrance.

A multi-level bar area with a check-in/out sign, a staircase, and a variety of bottles displayed on shelves.

A dimly lit bar area with a brick wall, a curved staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kari

￥17,343

￥21,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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 979 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 232 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,256 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,102 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hot tub, good tv, comfortable bed."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Very smooth check in from valet to the front desk. The bar was convenient and walking distance to restaurants and Petco Park"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful stuff, good breakfast, The hotel located in nice neighborhood. Comfortable bed."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, super friendly staff as well"

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel located where all the action is. Walking distance to most things..rooms are of a high quality with comfortable beds. Highly recommended and will be back"

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely nice and very helpful."

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, staff very helpful, breakfast was great. The pool area was under construction (only miss). Hotel is at the top of a steep inclined road."

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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 desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

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

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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.

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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. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Pendry San Diego

8. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Gaslamp Hostel

12. The Artifact Inn

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

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

15. Hotel Z

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Ash&9th

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

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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