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

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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Andrew

NT$1,715

NT$1,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

Victor

NT$3,681

NT$5,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeremy

NT$7,151

NT$10,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

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.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

NT$1,876

NT$4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Bryanna

NT$8,510

NT$9,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

NT$5,684

NT$6,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

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.

7. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Diego

NT$9,368

NT$12,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing 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.

8. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

NT$3,779

NT$4,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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 white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

9. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

NT$3,750

NT$8,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

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.

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Amy

NT$4,886

NT$6,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

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

11. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tiffany

NT$4,393

NT$6,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tamara

NT$6,319

NT$7,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Vasiliy

NT$7,210

NT$8,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

14. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica M

NT$5,963

NT$8,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

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

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a modern building in the background.

15. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Phyllis

NT$4,739

NT$5,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

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

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

16. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

NT$4,131

NT$4,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a balcony, a TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two white chairs, and a grey sofa.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for multiple guests, surrounded by dark blue chairs.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with abstract art.

A large building with a central dome and a reflection in the water.

17. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Laura

NT$6,319

NT$8,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and a high-rise building in the background.

A conference room with a wooden table, six grey upholstered chairs, a white door, two framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden paneling, and a large window with a view.

18. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jose

NT$7,278

NT$10,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Shumaila

NT$5,687

NT$6,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jeremy

NT$5,840

NT$6,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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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 964 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 539 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 188 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,036 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"for the short time we stayed, we really liked this place. location was great, right off the freeway and close to downtown. we asked for a late check out and they were able to accommodate that for us. cleaning staff was there all weekend. all the people were really nice, highly recommend."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Location, very clean great staff."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great value! Really nice staff, both engaging via texts and in person. Self service if you need more soap or lotion. The room is large and quiet and the location is ideal. One thing to note is that the shower and sinks are not separated from the bed area so privacy can be a challenge (the toilet is enclosed)."

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A detailed model of a town with a church, train tracks, and a bridge.

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

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

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A desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

Desert Garden

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

Botanical Building

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An art gallery with pink walls and ceiling, featuring classical paintings and a central table.

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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 105 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 Hard Rock Hotel San Diego and Best Western Seven Seas.

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

Expedia has 105 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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 Lyceum Theatre.

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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. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Pendry San Diego

8. Gaslamp Hostel

9. The Artifact Inn

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Hotel Z

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

15. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

16. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

17. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

18. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

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

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

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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