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

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.

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

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

Lauren

NT$4,714

NT$5,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Doron

NT$3,575

NT$4,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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$3,069

NT$3,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

Matthew

NT$3,385

NT$3,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Julia

NT$4,809

NT$5,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 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 gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

Brad

NT$3,469

NT$3,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

7. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Robert

NT$3,020

NT$3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Janelly

NT$3,265

NT$3,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

denise

NT$3,464

NT$3,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

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$3,202

NT$3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

Sabrina

NT$3,087

NT$3,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

Jeremiah

NT$2,177

NT$2,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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$2,025

NT$2,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a large painting on the wall.

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.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

NT$1,740

NT$1,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3.6 km from Kern County Museum

Genoa

NT$3,469

NT$3,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

NT$3,986

NT$4,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 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.

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and pendant lighting.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

9.3 km from Kern County Museum

Karen

NT$4,276

NT$4,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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

MONICA

NT$3,200

NT$3,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 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.

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10.8 km from Kern County Museum

Judith

NT$2,151

NT$2,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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 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$2,468

NT$2,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,044 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Excellent staff as I did the pre check in and was super helpful!"

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"I didn’t like the parking fee of $10.00. Everything else was good."

The Padre Hotel

8/10 Good

"Fun hotel, probably one of the gems of downtown. Little bummed out that the rooftop bar was closed. Gym looked like an after thought. I’ve never considered having claustrophobia while working out…but this was close. Room was nice, clean & well maintained. Great bed!"

Best Western Plus Hill House

8/10 Good

"Great stay, disappointed breakfast was $15 per person per day. We didn't try it but reviews of the food were not good"

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Room 255 doesn't have much of a view. Good property. Helpful staff."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Property was well maintained, staff was very helpful. Breakfast could use a few more options. Great value!!!"

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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 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. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

7. Comfort Suites 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

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

Best Western Plus Hill House

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

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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