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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter stocked with various bottles.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

roy

NT$5,370

NT$6,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with drawers, a leather armchair, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern outdoor seating area with a rectangular fire feature, surrounded by wicker chairs and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a large tree.

A modern retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Linda

NT$3,592

NT$4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central table. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a floor lamp providing additional lighting.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and a decorative wall with sconces.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Kern County Museum

Matthew

NT$3,403

NT$3,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

A Marriott hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, lounge seating, and a fire feature.

4. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Blake

NT$4,830

NT$5,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, bed, kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Daniel

NT$3,209

NT$3,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Cheryl

NT$3,049

NT$3,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of a pool and palm trees through the glass door.

A modern reception area with a dark wood wall, a reception desk, and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

7. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

miguel

NT$2,898

NT$3,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

donna

NT$3,484

NT$3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a corner market, and a decorative wall piece.

An outdoor patio with green chairs and tables, a stone fire pit, and a yellow wall.

A bar area with a long counter, four wooden bar stools, and a large window with sheer curtains.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

Erica

NT$3,479

NT$3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

A restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and ceiling fans.

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Jennifer

NT$3,215

NT$3,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, red chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with curtains.

A spa lift and a pool area with a sign indicating no diving and no pool lift.

A large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a central entrance and multiple wings.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Patricia

NT$3,310

NT$3,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and abstract wall art.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a large plant, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a mirror.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Jeremiah

NT$2,187

NT$2,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A large, beige building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A reception area with a counter, columns, a tiled floor, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

NT$1,973

NT$2,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a large painting of a field at sunset, a wooden headboard, a white bed, and a bedside table with a phone.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. There are six wooden tables and chairs.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a palm tree.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a painting of a landscape.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

NT$1,573

NT$1,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding door leading to a shower area, a bed with a view, a desk with a chair, and a small stool.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.

A reception desk with a "WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN STATE" sign, a treats shop, and a wooden floor.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3.6 km from Kern County Museum

Genoa

NT$3,484

NT$3,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and tables, a bar area with chairs, and a television screen.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round ottoman, a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a patterned rug.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

NT$4,024

NT$4,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and storage containers.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee display, and a sign that reads 'MUST HAVE COFFEE - EXPRESS'.

17. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

8.8 km from Kern County Museum

Alimir

NT$2,860

NT$3,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

Walberto

NT$3,430

NT$3,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Woodspring Suites' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a mix of brick and stucco exteriors.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a counter, and a luggage trolley.

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10.8 km from Kern County Museum

Judith

NT$2,160

NT$2,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading outside, and a staircase with a yellow railing.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower curtain.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling and walls, multiple doors, and benches.

A hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating an indoor heated pool, and a sign for the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

10.5 km from Kern County Museum

Leah

NT$2,382

NT$2,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,026 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel with high top ceilings. In the heart of bakersfield walkable to most places. We enjoyed our stay here."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, room was clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Clean room, nice pet grass area!"

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Air conditioning and rooms were very comfortable"

Best Western Plus Hill House

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying here! Especially with the location, cleanliness, and comfortability."

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"I love it it was my first time and it was very peaceful will book again ❤️❤️"

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

8/10 Good

"The staff is awesome and very accommodating"

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Buck Owens Crystal Palace

7.6/10 (584 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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An aerial view of a city with a large circular building and a rectangular building with a blue roof.

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in Bakersfield. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fox Theater

7.4/10 (540 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield Museum of Art

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Unity Church

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

Unity Church is just one of the places to see in Bakersfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Bakersfield with a visit to Kern County Veterans Memorial.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kern County Museum?

Kern County Museum is located in a welcoming area of Bakersfield known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Kern County Museum?

The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kern County Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kern County Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kern County Museum.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kern County Museum.

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

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What can I see and do near Kern County Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. You can enjoy live performances at Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace. Create some family memories at McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Kern County Fairgrounds.

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Our top choices for Kern County Museum hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

4. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

7. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

17. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Best Western Plus Hill House

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

Dignity Health Arena

Sam Lynn Ballpark

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Fox Theater

Bakersfield Museum of Art

Unity Church

Kern County Veterans Memorial

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