The Best Hotels Closest to San Diego Natural History Museum in San Diego for 2026

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Dylan

NT$2,113

NT$2,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

NT$3,778

NT$5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Audrey

NT$1,265

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nirmeen

NT$6,219

NT$9,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of city buildings.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

NT$4,695

NT$5,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nicholas

NT$8,900

NT$10,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

7. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Arlet

NT$4,960

NT$6,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Vasilios

NT$9,617

NT$12,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Crystal M

NT$5,296

NT$7,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

NT$5,803

NT$6,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kelane

NT$4,401

NT$6,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

NT$3,852

NT$5,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

13. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Alisha

NT$6,488

NT$7,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

14. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

NT$3,374

NT$3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

15. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

NT$2,406

NT$6,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chen

NT$8,021

NT$9,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

NT$9,291

NT$12,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

18. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

NT$5,026

NT$6,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

david

NT$4,683

NT$5,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

George

NT$4,401

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 981 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 235 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 551 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,256 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay nice staff"

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"We like the size of the room and the parking near our door. The plants outside were very pretty and well cared for. Everything was wonderful and clean but would have enjoyed the TV more if there was a paper to show how to use the for older people to understand the TV better. But everything was the best."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"For the price of the room it would be nice to have a continental breakfast for guests. Not crazy about bathroom door opening directly into main room. Parking is a nightmare."

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel for solo travelers and couples!"

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Love it. Cheap and nice. Make sure to add the parking!"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Coffee"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, super friendly staff as well"

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel located where all the action is. Walking distance to most things..rooms are of a high quality with comfortable beds. Highly recommended and will be back"

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

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A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, palm trees, and a large building with a dome.

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A museum interior with classical paintings, a central bench, and a pink wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Natural History Museum?

San Diego Natural History Museum is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 102 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to San Diego Natural History Museum?

The Neon Elm Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and in-room refrigerators. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Best Western Seven Seas.

How many hotels can I expect to find near San Diego Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 102 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Diego Natural History Museum.

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Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near San Diego Natural History Museum.

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What can I see and do near San Diego Natural History Museum?

San Diego Air and Space Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and USS Midway Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and Casa de Balboa. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

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Our top choices for San Diego Natural History Museum hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

12. Hotel Z

13. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

14. Gaslamp Hostel

15. The Artifact Inn

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

18. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Best Western Seven Seas

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

The Neon Elm Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Other attractions near San Diego Natural History Museum

Fleet Science Center

Spanish Village Art Center

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Casa de Balboa

Museum of Photographic Arts

Desert Garden

Botanical Building

Timken Museum of Art

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