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

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

AED 238

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

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

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

AED 422

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Victor

AED 793

AED 1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

AED 256

AED 580 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

AED 683

AED 792 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katie

AED 1,003

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

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

AED 520

AED 730 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Halil

AED 1,084

AED 1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

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

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

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

Shari

AED 755

AED 1,041 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Rolando

AED 683

AED 794 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kelane

AED 565

AED 757 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Molly

AED 731

AED 847 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

13. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

AED 367

AED 895 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

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

East Village, 2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

AED 629

AED 858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

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

15. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

AED 335

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

16. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Tiffany

AED 473

AED 676 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

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.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chen

AED 904

AED 1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

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

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3.1 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Thomas Roy

AED 1,047

AED 1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Matthew

AED 496

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Troy

AED 643

AED 746 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, and shared kitchen space was very nice. Loved the air conditioning, as well as the overhead fan!"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

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Gaslamp Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were really nice and helpful, also very energetic. The rooftop terrace view was amazing and the beds were super comfortable (warning, the walls ain't sound proof XD)"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was excellent everything was great nice place"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and fairly priced. I like the amenities and the location. There were a few signs of aging, simple things that could have been done like repairs to elevator inside trim. Slider was kind of older and a little hard to lock. Overall our 1 night stay was great, we got a free appetizer and 10% off our meal at Claim Jumper so that was very nice since we were celebrating our anniversary. We will definitely come back."

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful and welcoming. The room was clean and quiet. Would go back again!"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s not clear where to pull over if arriving by car and right in front of hotel is a no stopping zone. You need to pull into unmarked driveway just before hotel with a no unauthorized vehicle sign and then park temporarily while checking in"

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff was very responsive and helpful. Nice to have a kitchen (though you need to remember to get oil, condiments, etc). Some pans, utensils, cups, and dishes available. Microwave and full fridge super convenient to have! Outdoor activity area was nice. Area surrounding hotel was a little sketchy but we parked on the street without issues. Biggest downside was the noise—planes overhead and more sirens than I’m used too (not sure of its bc hotel is located near freeway or the general area itself)."

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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.

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 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. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

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. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

13. The Artifact Inn

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

15. Gaslamp Hostel

16. Hotel Z

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Handlery Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

The Neon Elm Hotel

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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