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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

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

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

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

DANIELLE

RM649

RM728 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Linda

RM462

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 marble walls, a stone accent wall, and a fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged for guests.

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

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Kern County Museum

Jamie

RM423

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Vernice

RM396

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

5. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Sandra

RM389

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A Marriott hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

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

6. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Sonya

RM621

RM696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

donna

RM448

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of a pool and palm trees through the glass door.

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

Rosalva

RM372

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a corner market, and a decorative wall piece.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

Cassie

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Blake

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Darian

RM402

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a metal fence.

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

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

12. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Stephen

RM281

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 large, beige building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

RM254

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

RM225

RM251 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 reception desk with a "WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN STATE" sign, a treats shop, and a wooden floor.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3.6 km from Kern County Museum

Lourdes

RM448

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, orange chairs, and a wooden table.

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.4 km from Kern County Museum

Scott

RM510

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A modern lobby with a red sofa, multiple hanging lights, and a television screen displaying a news channel.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal containers.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a fenced pool.

17. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

8.8 km from Kern County Museum

Melanie

RM388

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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 a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.

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

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

Omar

RM385

RM409 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 a sofa, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

Deisi

RM257

RM273 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling and walls, multiple doors, and benches.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

10.6 km from Kern County Museum

Leah

RM306

RM325 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,067 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Bakersfield	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"The only place I will stay when I go to Bakersfield, it’s always clean and the staff is amazing. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The breakfast is always good and it’s very clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Super quiet, very clean and very comfortable. This is the second time I’ve stayed at this hotel and I am very pleased with no complaints whatsoever."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"clean and quiet, was conveniently close to the event i traveled to bakersfield for. no complaints."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient place to stay while in Bakersfield. Great parking amenities."

The Padre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel"

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great sta"

Best Western Plus Hill House

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"great clean room, nice area"

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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 Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

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. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

5. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

6. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 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. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

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

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

The Padre Hotel

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

Best Western Plus Hill House

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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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