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

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

2. Stay Classy Hostel

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Dylan

AED 224

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 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

Victor

AED 747

AED 1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

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 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.

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Laurie

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 fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

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

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

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

5 Nov - 6 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 1,046

AED 1,379 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Jessica

AED 156

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Edgar

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

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.

12. The Artifact Inn

2.3 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Chris

AED 383

AED 915 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

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

13. 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 modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large 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 narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

14. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Sarah

AED 461

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

15. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Karin

AED 335

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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.

16. 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

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

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.

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

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

29 Oct - 30 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.

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

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Natural History Museum

Troy

AED 634

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

20. 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

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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 2,089 reviews	View

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"none"

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, pretty, and the beds were super comfy. They also have black out curtains. Inside the hotel felt safe."

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"It was awesome even in the rain I must say"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"ol"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean compact room with all you need. Nice location, near the airport. I liked that it was self service to check in & out. Staff was responsive, attentive & helpful through the app. Definitely recommend it!"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The pool is great! A good family spot."

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

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

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

14. Hotel Z

15. Gaslamp Hostel

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

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Natural History Museum

Top San Diego Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

The Neon Elm Hotel

Handlery 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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