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

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Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Ayden

NT$2,088

NT$2,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

omokayode

NT$4,221

NT$5,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Living area | 37-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Anthony

NT$2,169

NT$4,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Mabel

NT$5,445

NT$6,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jorgen

NT$8,023

NT$9,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Colleen

NT$6,347

NT$7,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

7. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

NT$9,505

NT$12,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kimberly

NT$6,091

NT$8,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jack P Williams,

NT$4,482

NT$6,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Brandy

NT$5,445

NT$6,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sharia

NT$5,284

NT$7,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Deluxe King Suite with View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Janie

NT$5,258

NT$7,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

13. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Efrain

NT$4,114

NT$5,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

14. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Eric Michael

NT$7,346

NT$10,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

15. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Anthony

NT$3,335

NT$3,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Garo

NT$6,959

NT$9,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Traci

NT$7,009

NT$8,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Anthony

NT$5,422

NT$7,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 Queen and 1 Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thalia

NT$3,834

NT$4,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Aaron

NT$5,190

NT$6,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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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 913 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 189 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,159 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 1,896 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic Hotel"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room is pretty small but it has all the things you may need, parking is a little hard but the hotel has many options for it and if you are lucky you can find street parking. The location is great, the staff was friendly, I really recommend it for small trips."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Vehicle parking fee is too expensive. The view is very good"

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

8/10 Good

"Only stayed one night but the location was beautiful"

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"The hotel was quaint and cute. Nice to have restaurants onsite. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only thing was the smallness of the room and shower and no drawers to store things. Elevator was vintage so slow. Hotel turned out to be convenient to wedding facilities."

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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?

Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from San Diego Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection.

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.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

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 Museum of Art, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Hotel del Coronado, Whaley House Museum, and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. You can check out the local talent at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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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. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

7. Pendry San Diego

8. Westgate Hotel

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

11. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

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

13. Hotel Z

14. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

15. Gaslamp Hostel

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

The Neon Elm Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

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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