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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter stocked with various bottles.

A lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a blue awning.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

Lauren

RM603

RM676 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with drawers, a leather armchair, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Doron

RM457

RM512 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, bed, kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Daniel

RM392

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central table. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a floor lamp providing additional lighting.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Kern County Museum

Matthew

RM433

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, lounge seating, and a fire feature.

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Julia

RM615

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

Brad

RM443

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.

A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

7. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Robert

RM386

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern reception area with a dark wood wall, a reception desk, and a coffee station.

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Janelly

RM417

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

A bar area with a long counter, four wooden bar stools, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and yellow chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a television screen.

An outdoor patio with green chairs and tables, a stone fire pit, and a yellow wall.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

denise

RM443

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Cameron

RM409

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, red chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spa lift and a pool area with a sign indicating no diving and no pool lift.

A large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a central entrance and multiple wings.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and two orange armchairs.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Sabrina

RM395

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and abstract wall art.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a mirror.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a large plant, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Jeremiah

RM278

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A reception area with a counter, columns, a tiled floor, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a floral arrangement, and two framed artworks on the wall.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

RM259

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large painting of a field at sunset, a wooden headboard, a white bed, and a bedside table with a phone.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a painting of a landscape.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a palm tree.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a large painting on the wall.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

RM222

RM249 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding door leading to a shower area, a bed with a view, a desk with a chair, and a small stool.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3.6 km from Kern County Museum

Genoa

RM443

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and tables, a bar area with chairs, and a television screen.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round ottoman, a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a patterned rug.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

RM509

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, surrounded by palm trees and well-lit by string lights.

A hotel with a yellow facade, stone accents, and a sign reading "HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HOMEWOOD".

Two beverage dispensers in a hotel lobby, one labeled 'COLD' and the other 'COLDER', stocked with various drinks and snacks.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are ceiling lights and a decorative vase on a table.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

9.3 km from Kern County Museum

Karen

RM547

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

MONICA

RM409

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Woodspring Suites' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a mix of brick and stucco exteriors.

A man sitting on a grey sofa in a well-lit room with a modern design, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a counter, and a luggage trolley.

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10.8 km from Kern County Museum

Judith

RM275

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading outside, and a staircase with a yellow railing.

A hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating an indoor heated pool, and a sign for the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower curtain.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

10.5 km from Kern County Museum

Leah

RM315

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,044 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Excellent staff as I did the pre check in and was super helpful!"

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"I didn’t like the parking fee of $10.00. Everything else was good."

The Padre Hotel

8/10 Good

"Fun hotel, probably one of the gems of downtown. Little bummed out that the rooftop bar was closed. Gym looked like an after thought. I’ve never considered having claustrophobia while working out…but this was close. Room was nice, clean & well maintained. Great bed!"

Best Western Plus Hill House

8/10 Good

"Great stay, disappointed breakfast was $15 per person per day. We didn't try it but reviews of the food were not good"

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Room 255 doesn't have much of a view. Good property. Helpful staff."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Property was well maintained, staff was very helpful. Breakfast could use a few more options. Great value!!!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Room was comfortable, quiet, and a good size for our family of 4. Breakfast was good with hot options as well as continental breakfast."

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

A street sign for Buck Owens Blvd and Bakersfield, with a white SUV on the road.

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

7.6/10 (584 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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An aerial view of a city with a large circular building and a rectangular building with a blue roof.

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)

Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Sam Lynn Ballpark during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in Bakersfield. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fox Theater

7.4/10 (540 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield Museum of Art

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Unity Church

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

Unity Church is just one of the places to see in Bakersfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Bakersfield with a trip to Kern County Veterans Memorial.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kern County Museum?

Kern County Museum is located in a welcoming area of Bakersfield known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Kern County Museum?

The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kern County Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield.

How many hotels will I find close to Kern County Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kern County Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kern County Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Kern County Museum.

What can I see and do near Kern County Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. You can enjoy live performances at Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace. Create some family memories at McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Kern County Fairgrounds.

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Our top choices for Kern County Museum hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

7. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

19. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

Best Western Plus Hill House

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

Dignity Health Arena

Sam Lynn Ballpark

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Fox Theater

Bakersfield Museum of Art

Unity Church

Kern County Veterans Memorial

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