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

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

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

￥18,198

￥25,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

2. Stay Classy Hostel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Andrew

￥9,629

￥10,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

￥32,131

￥50,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

￥22,764

￥26,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katie

￥43,156

￥49,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

6. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Arlet

￥22,165

￥31,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

7. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Halil

￥46,710

￥62,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

8. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

￥6,153

￥19,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

James

￥45,035

￥59,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Kelane

￥24,345

￥32,634 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 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.

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

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Rolando

￥29,451

￥34,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

￥14,421

￥16,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 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.

13. The Artifact Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

￥16,531

￥39,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

￥27,136

￥36,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

15. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

￥18,654

￥27,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Molly

￥31,458

￥36,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chen

￥37,394

￥43,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

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

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

￥45,053

￥59,706 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 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

Troy

￥27,297

￥31,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

￥21,376

￥24,315 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
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 973 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 545 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,087 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

8/10 Good

"It’s a nice room but it’s kind of outdated for what you pay. And it’s kind of noisy. TV is pretty old and was hard to connect with my peripherals. The shower was such a weird concept with the openness and the water usually splashed out onto the floor."

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing experience. So accommodating and original!"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean compact room with all you need. Nice location, near the airport. I liked that it was self service to check in & out. Staff was responsive, attentive & helpful through the app. Definitely recommend it!"

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Other than the trains coming every few minutes in the middle of the night, it was a fabulous property! Very close to the port, was able to get off the cruise ship and a few minute walk to the hotel. very convenient in location. Only ask is better gluten-free options for breakfast, but overall very pleased. I continue with a five star rating!"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The pool is great! A good family spot."

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! The staff are professional and yet f friendly. I feel safe and secured staying in thia hotel due to several features: secured elevetor that need access card, lock doors at nighr wirh security guard and 24/7 front desks. The toiletries are great! The shampoo and conditioner didnt make my hair frizzy - awesome. I was hesitant to use at first. Cleaning staff are amazing. I booked business and they clean my room and empty the trash and replaced, and replaces dirty towels everyday. This close is walking distance to almost everything. I like walking so 20-25 mins walk to the harbour works for me. Awesome place! Awesome staff and i recommend this place."

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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.

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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.

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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. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Stay Classy Hostel

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Pendry San Diego

8. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. The Artifact Inn

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

15. Hotel Z

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club

The Neon Elm Hotel

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Handlery Hotel

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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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