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

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

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

A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

Julie

NT$5,049

NT$5,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

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

Doron

NT$3,590

NT$4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Daniel

NT$3,207

NT$3,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

4. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Blake

NT$4,827

NT$5,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Kern County Museum

Matthew

NT$3,401

NT$3,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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.

6. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

miguel

NT$3,277

NT$3,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

donna

NT$3,617

NT$4,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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 red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

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

8. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Cheryl

NT$3,025

NT$3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A restaurant with wooden tables and yellow chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a television screen.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

Erica

NT$3,477

NT$3,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.

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

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

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Cameron

NT$3,213

NT$3,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and two orange armchairs.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Patricia

NT$3,359

NT$3,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a metal fence.

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

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$2,185

NT$2,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a floral arrangement, and two framed artworks on the wall.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

NT$1,972

NT$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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$1,689

NT$1,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

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 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$3,482

NT$3,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, orange chairs, and a wooden table.

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

NT$4,022

NT$4,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, surrounded by palm trees and well-lit by string lights.

Two beverage dispensers in a hotel lobby, one labeled 'COLD' and the other 'COLDER', stocked with various drinks and snacks.

A hotel with a yellow facade, stone accents, and a sign reading "HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HOMEWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are ceiling lights and a decorative vase on a table.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

9.3 km from Kern County Museum

Karen

NT$4,292

NT$4,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

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

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

Luis

NT$3,347

NT$3,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

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

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$2,159

NT$2,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

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

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,052 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"That was a nice day specially restaurants around there and also Costco"

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Convenient location for travel"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Room very clean and well maintained. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bien el personal muy atento buen parking alberca limpia hotel seguro con todo ala mano"

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"The staff is very helpful. The facilities seems a little outdated, but clean. The parking is gated."

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

A street sign for Buck Owens Blvd and Bakersfield, with a white SUV on the road.

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)

Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Sam Lynn Ballpark during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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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 Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield.

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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

4. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

6. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

8. Comfort Suites 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. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

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

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

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Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

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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