The Best Hotels Closest to New Children's 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.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 1.3 km from New Children's Museum

Andrew

AED 198

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.6 km from New Children's Museum

Donavin

AED 422

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

A blue bicycle parked on a tiled patio with a fountain and plants in the background.

An outdoor patio area with lounge chairs, a table, and an umbrella.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a buffet area, and a dining table with a vase and a bowl.

3. Crown City Inn

2.2 km from New Children's Museum

Guillaume

AED 680

AED 747 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 0.8 km from New Children's Museum

Jessica

AED 225

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern indoor space with a central reflective sculpture, surrounded by planters and a brick wall.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a second-floor balcony, and a visible church in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, glass doors, and decorative lighting.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a vanity, and a chandelier.

5. Hotel Narcissus

2.3 km from New Children's Museum

Gene

AED 234

AED 634 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

6. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

1 km from New Children's Museum

Jeremy

AED 793

AED 1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story house with a covered porch, a garden with various flowers, and an American flag.

A patio area with white wicker furniture, a small tree, and a flower bed.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small coffee table, two lamps, and a window with curtains.

A neatly made bed with a blue comforter, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

7. Cherokee Lodge

3 km from New Children's Museum

kristina

AED 652

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.1 km from New Children's Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

AED 683

AED 792 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

9. Westgate Hotel

0.7 km from New Children's 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.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

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

10. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.5 km from New Children's Museum

Halil

AED 1,084

AED 1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

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.

11. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.7 km from New Children's Museum

Shari

AED 1,046

AED 1,379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 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.

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.6 km from New Children's Museum

Tiffany

AED 565

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.7 km from New Children's Museum

Tamara

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.

14. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 0.8 km from New Children's Museum

Chris

AED 390

AED 923 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.5 km from New Children's Museum

Karin

AED 355

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.9 km from New Children's Museum

Bonnie

AED 621

AED 721 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

17. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 0.3 km from New Children's Museum

Ross

AED 565

AED 757 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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.

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

East Village, 0.9 km from New Children's Museum

Steven

AED 629

AED 858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.9 km from New Children's Museum

Vasiliy

AED 1,043

AED 1,209 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 reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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

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, 0.6 km from New Children's Museum

Troy

AED 643

AED 746 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 969 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
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Top New Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"The hotel is quaint and the location wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaint is the parking situation. I failed to consider parking when I reserved the room. Valet parking is offered at $62 a day. Parking on the street is nearly impossible to find before 8pm. Nearby parking lots are $40 a day."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"10/10"

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel was very nice and had a great location. One thing we noticed is that a few times around 2am and 7 a.m., there was a light knock on our door and my cousin experienced the same thing. We didn’t answer but it was strange"

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room. It will feel “safetier” if doorman"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Near the port"

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really loved the staff and how historic the Sofia Hotel is. However, it could use an update (while still maintaining its integrity)."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed the hotel. Great location close to little Italy. Was provided an excellent room as it was for a special event by Litssky. Large comfortable room. Will definitely book again."

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"all of the staff was great and very friendly"

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Good location Rooftop pool was not deep enough for adults, only 3 feet The rest was good"

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A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.

San Diego Convention Center

8.6/10 (5,547 reviews)

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A waterfront promenade with wooden buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a clear sky.

Seaport Village

8.8/10 (2,003 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Seaport Village during your visit to San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Breaking of the Chains Monument

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San Diego Repertory Theater

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Pantoja Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of San Diego when you take a trip to Pantoja Park. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House during your trip to San Diego. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

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Harlem of the West Sites

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New Children's Museum?

New Children's Museum is located in a scenic area of San Diego known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 365 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to New Children's Museum?

Adjacent to New Children's Museum, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 6 restaurants and 3 bars. Other good choices close by include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

How many hotels will I be able to find near New Children's Museum?

Expedia has 365 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from New Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near New Children's Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New Children's Museum?

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What can I see and do near New Children's Museum?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Hotel del Coronado, Star of India, and California Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around New Children's Museum. You can watch performances at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego Civic Theatre, and Old Globe Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to New Children's Museum?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around New Children's Museum is simple. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station, and 5th Avenue Station. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at San Diego Santa Fe Depot. You can learn about your options for water transportation at the local port.

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Our top choices for New Children's Museum hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Crown City Inn

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Hotel Narcissus

6. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

7. Cherokee Lodge

8. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

9. Westgate Hotel

10. Pendry San Diego

11. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

12. Hotel Z

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

14. The Artifact Inn

15. Gaslamp Hostel

16. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

17. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

Compare popular hotels close to New Children's Museum

Top New Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

The Sofia Hotel

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Pendry San Diego

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Other attractions near New Children's Museum

San Diego Convention Center

Seaport Village

Breaking of the Chains Monument

San Diego Repertory Theater

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

Pantoja Park

Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

Harlem of the West Sites

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