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A modern restaurant with round tables, yellow chairs, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a map design.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard with a geometric design, and a red bench at the foot of the bed.

An indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by various seating options and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty and no diving.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

3 km from Gateway Science Museum

Kristy

NT$3,130

NT$3,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a decorative wall with wavy patterns, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, a bar, and a coffee station.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a built-in wine cooler.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

2 km from Gateway Science Museum

Daniel

NT$2,820

NT$3,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a brick wall with windows.

A bar with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a brick wall.

A hallway with a vintage photograph on the wall, a wooden door, and a carpeted floor.

A historic building with a central tower, a clock, and a restaurant with striped awnings.

3. Hotel Diamond Chico

South Campus Historic District, 0.7 km from Gateway Science Museum

Robert

NT$6,212

NT$6,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious office with multiple desks, chairs, and a reception area.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a refrigerator, a chair, and a bathroom visible in the background.

4. Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

2.5 km from Gateway Science Museum

Sai Pranay

NT$3,379

NT$3,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel reception area with a counter, coffee station, and a painting of horses.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

A reception area with a large wall mural, a reception desk, a wheelchair-accessible sign, and a clock on the wall.

5. Sycamore Inn

2.1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Alex

NT$1,931

NT$2,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a yellow awning.

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a large waterfall painting on the wall, and two lamps.

A clear blue swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, a refrigerator, a small table with a magazine, and a window with curtains.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

2.2 km from Gateway Science Museum

Anthony

NT$2,386

NT$2,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with red curtains, an air conditioner, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A motel with a prominent '6' sign, a parking lot, and a building with a 'WELCOME' sign.

A hotel reception desk with a large sign reading "motel 6" and a message "We'll leave the light on for you."

A hallway with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a door leading outside, and a window with a view of a garden.

7. Motel 6 Chico, CA

2.1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Dannette

NT$1,955

NT$2,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A building with a courtyard featuring plants and a gravel path.

A reception area with a stone wall, a potted plant, a flat-screen TV, and a sign for 'We Deliver Lunch and Dinner Express'.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a central vertical structure and horizontal elements.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a small dining table with chairs.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

0.9 km from Gateway Science Museum

cecelia

NT$2,248

NT$2,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A Haven Inn sign with a vacancy board, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a parked car.

A compact living space with a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chair, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a floral bedspread and matching headboards. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A flower bed with a variety of colorful flowers in front of a building with a red brick facade and a white door.

9. Haven Inn Of Chico

Barber, 2.7 km from Gateway Science Museum

zhengtong

NT$2,492

NT$2,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A gravel driveway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a plain wall.

10. Town House Motel Chico

2.2 km from Gateway Science Museum

Natasha

NT$2,042

NT$2,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator. There is a wooden table with a chair and a tissue box. A mirror hangs on the wall.

A motel with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Safari Inn - Chico

2.6 km from Gateway Science Museum

James

NT$2,130

NT$2,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a fountain.

A hotel sign with a star and the text "AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN".

A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a round table with chairs. There is a bowl of fruit on the table and a coffee maker on the counter.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Chico

1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Charles

NT$2,145

NT$2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a flag.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey walls, and two framed pictures.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall-mounted painting.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, two round tables, a bed with white bedding, a large abstract painting, and a modern chandelier.

13. Oxford Suites Chico

3.3 km from Gateway Science Museum

Sabrina

NT$3,095

NT$3,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a stone wall backdrop.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, including pastries and a sign indicating 'Cinnamon Sweet Roll'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a patterned ottoman, a standing lamp, and a large window with a view of a cityscape.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

4 km from Gateway Science Museum

Juan luis

NT$3,323

NT$3,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel pool area with a sign indicating a maximum pool load of 250 people.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a striped coffee table.

A restaurant with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a dining table.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Chico

4 km from Gateway Science Museum

Jeffery

NT$4,008

NT$4,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a central island, seating, and a 'Boarding Pass' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital display on a wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, landscaped greenery, and a modern architectural design.

An outdoor patio area with stone fire pit, wicker chairs, and a covered seating area.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Chico

3.9 km from Gateway Science Museum

Jeff

NT$2,923

NT$3,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern outdoor dining area with a panoramic view, featuring a bar counter, seating, and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a black and white checkered floor, a central pink seating area, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance.

A modern bar area with checkered chairs and tables, a bar counter with stools, and pendant lighting.

17. Hotel Káterina

3.5 km from Gateway Science Museum

Kayla

NT$5,637

NT$6,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Gateway Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Chico	9.4 Exceptional 925 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Chico	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hotel Diamond Chico	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Sycamore Inn	7.6 Good 568 reviews	View

Top Gateway Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Káterina

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice. Maybe best I. Chico"

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and tidy.. came here many times, i ll keep coming to stay.."

Oxford Suites Chico

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are incredibly comfortable and my stay is always a pleasure. The staff is very helpful and treats everyone like they are a friend. I love staying there."

Hotel Diamond Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely a great time!"

Sycamore Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, location was pretty quiet, staff was courteous and helpful. A nice spot in Chico."

Town House Motel Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Great management and clean environment. Thank you 🙏"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in and very helpful staff when our room key wasn’t working, clean rooms"

Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

8/10 Good

"Kind n nice"

Americas Best Value Inn Chico

8/10 Good

"For last mintue trip. It did the job. If needed. I'd stay there again. Hot shower. Working AC and an okay bed"

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A large, historic building with a tower, arched windows, and a covered porch.

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

8.8/10 (207 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A historic building with arched entrances and a clock tower at dusk.

California State University-Chico

9.0/10 (638 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of California State University-Chico, during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Chico Community Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Chico Community Labyrinth during your stay in Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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National Yo-Yo Museum

7.8/10 (117 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Yo-Yo Museum during your trip to Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Bowlero Chico

You can take time to visit Bowlero Chico during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14

You can take time to visit Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chico Air Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Chico Air Museum during your trip to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

9.0/10 (167 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gateway Science Museum?

Gateway Science Museum is located in Chico. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 91 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gateway Science Museum?

Quality Inn Chico is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gateway Science Museum. Other good options close by include Days Inn by Wyndham Chico and Hotel Diamond Chico.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gateway Science Museum?

Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gateway Science Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gateway Science Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Gateway Science Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gateway Science Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gateway Science Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gateway Science Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and National Yo-Yo Museum. You might plan a visit to Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 or Bowlero Chico while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to California State University-Chico and Chico Community Labyrinth.

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Our top choices for Gateway Science Museum hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

3. Hotel Diamond Chico

4. Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

5. Sycamore Inn

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

7. Motel 6 Chico, CA

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

9. Haven Inn Of Chico

10. Town House Motel Chico

11. Safari Inn - Chico

12. Americas Best Value Inn Chico

13. Oxford Suites Chico

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Chico

16. Courtyard by Marriott Chico

17. Hotel Káterina

Compare popular hotels close to Gateway Science Museum

Top Gateway Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Káterina

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

Oxford Suites Chico

Hotel Diamond Chico

Sycamore Inn

Town House Motel Chico

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

Americas Best Value Inn Chico

Other attractions near Gateway Science Museum

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

California State University-Chico

Chico Community Labyrinth

National Yo-Yo Museum

Bowlero Chico

Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14

Chico Air Museum

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

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