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

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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 reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Donavin

AED 422

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

2. Stay Classy Hostel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Andrew

AED 238

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

AED 529

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

katie

AED 1,003

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Westgate Hotel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Arlet

AED 497

AED 704 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

8. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

James

AED 825

AED 1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

AED 145

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Kelane

AED 565

AED 757 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

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

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.

12. The Artifact Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

AED 350

AED 874 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 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.

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

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

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

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

2.5 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Nathan

AED 629

AED 858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

AED 473

AED 676 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

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 counter with various kitchen tools.

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

AED 331

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

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 city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

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

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chen

AED 869

AED 1,007 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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 489

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a blue lounge chair, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Mariusz

AED 557

AED 645 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 973 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 545 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,086 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Had lots of issues with the key cards loosing their programming, had to go to front desk on 3 occasions during our 5 day stay to re-activate cards… (even though we kept them separate from phones, wallets, etc…) lines at front desk were 30-59 min long each time with only 2 front desk clerks.. tried to call front desk a few times and use the text to front desk… never had anyone pick up or answer the text… when we spoke to employees they were all Awsome but can tell they are completely overwhelmed being short handed…"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and updated rooms, plenty of parking but you have to pay $24/night. Breakfast not included but available to purchase. Great location! Close to everything!"

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Very eclectic decor."

Ash&9th

8/10 Good

"Room was spotless. Staff quite helpful and nice. Property offers plenty of parking (for $25). The bed was very comfortable."

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

8/10 Good

"I suggest that they get blackout curtains. There is a lot of light that comes in the room making it very hard to sleep. Additionally, it is a bit noisy on the first floor."

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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.

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 The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

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Our top choices for San Diego Natural History Museum hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Stay Classy Hostel

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Pendry San Diego

8. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

12. The Artifact Inn

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

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

15. Hotel Z

16. Gaslamp Hostel

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Handlery Hotel

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Ash&9th

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart 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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