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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.

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.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

Christian

NT$5,152

NT$5,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Linda

NT$3,663

NT$4,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Vernice

NT$3,143

NT$3,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Kern County Museum

Jamie

NT$3,470

NT$3,894 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 modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

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

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

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Blake

NT$4,925

NT$5,527 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 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.

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

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Sandra

NT$3,083

NT$3,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

donna

NT$3,553

NT$3,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Juanita

NT$2,955

NT$3,316 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.

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

Erica

NT$3,547

NT$3,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Bertha

NT$3,279

NT$3,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Darian

NT$3,310

NT$3,714 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 lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a metal fence.

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

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

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Stephen

NT$2,191

NT$2,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

NT$2,012

NT$2,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

NT$1,693

NT$1,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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$3,553

NT$3,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.4 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

NT$4,104

NT$4,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

9.3 km from Kern County Museum

Jaime

NT$4,379

NT$4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

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

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

Omar

NT$3,498

NT$3,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A man sitting on a grey sofa in a well-lit room with a modern design, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10.8 km from Kern County Museum

Deisi

NT$2,041

NT$2,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

10.6 km from Kern County Museum

Leah

NT$2,430

NT$2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,067 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,025 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and quiete. The room was very nice and spacious. The bed was phenomenal. The staff answered any questions we had politely and welcoming."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"The check in process was quick and staff were friendly. The room was clean and the staff was quick to restock bathroom supplies when we ran out."

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

8/10 Good

"Air conditioning , clean and affordable"

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location but pool cold. Hot tub made up for ot"

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Good location, next to the freeway."

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

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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)

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 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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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

Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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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