Top 10 Hotels Near San Diego Museum of Art 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 conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Wai Kit

RM218

RM248 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Victor

RM910

RM1,392 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

omokayode

RM450

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 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.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Jessica

RM217

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

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

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Veronica Dangerfield

RM651

RM755 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Edgar

RM1,007

RM1,158 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Westgate Hotel

2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Frank

RM765

RM1,027 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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.

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

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

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Melinda

RM1,193

RM1,605 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Aaron

RM886

RM1,027 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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 bar area, seating arrangements, and a large 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

Marina District, 2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Joshua

RM561

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

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".

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

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Karin

RM419

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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.

12. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Daniel

RM1,112

RM1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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.

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Bonnie

RM833

RM968 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table set for four, including plates, glasses, and cutlery.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

14. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Chris

RM364

RM936 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

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

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

15. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Crystal

RM709

RM1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

16. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Sarah

RM637

RM880 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering ocean views, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar with a patterned ceiling, and a cityscape view in the background.

A large building with a central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a reflective pond and colorful flowers.

17. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Edgar

RM1,027

RM1,463 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 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.

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

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Heather

RM594

RM829 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

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

2.6 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Traci

RM1,048

RM1,214 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a table, and a stack of wooden blocks.

A dimly lit bar area with a brick wall, a curved staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mozy" and a visible entrance.

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Museum of Art

Samantha

RM574

RM702 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Top San Diego Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is super cute and in a great location. Walking distance to Petco park and Balboa park. The rooftop bar was a highlight"

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8/10 Good

"Check out was problematic. It was impossible to find the details on the in-room device. While there was ice available, there were no vending machines that I could find."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time staying at the Sofia Hotel. We lived on their 7th floor which was recently updated. The hotel is very clean, great service. Love that it has a water filling station and access to nespresso pods. The restaurant downstairs is also great. Also liked the location, so close to everything but still quiet enough to rest!! Highly recommend ✨"

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Awesome property extremely clean and super comfortable bed. Close to everything Downtown."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 1 night, room was great for our stay."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, staff was friendly, room was clean and beautiful. We ended up leaving a day early due to my child getting sick- they refunded my last day and I was very grateful."

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Pretty."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are clean. It’s in an ideal location to get too many different places. The parking is also very convenient and the staff is very friendly."

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An art gallery with pink walls and ceiling, featuring classical paintings and a central table.

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

Botanical Building

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A theater with a brown roof and a sign for Grinch Stole Christmas.

Old Globe Theater

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A street with palm trees, a historic building, and a clock tower.

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Sculpture Garden

8.6/10 (35 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Museum of Art?

San Diego Museum of Art 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, take a look at the 133 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near San Diego Museum of Art?

Ash&9th is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Museum of Art. Another good choice is The Neon Elm Hotel, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to San Diego Museum of Art?

Expedia has 133 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Diego Museum of Art.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Museum of Art, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near San Diego Museum of Art.

What can I see and do near San Diego Museum of Art?

San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and California Tower are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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Our top choices for San Diego Museum of Art hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Gaslamp Hostel

12. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. The Artifact Inn

15. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

16. Hotel Z

17. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Museum of Art

Top San Diego Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

The Sofia Hotel

The Neon Elm Hotel

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Other attractions near San Diego Museum of Art

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Timken Museum of Art

Botanical Building

Old Globe Theater

California Tower

Mingei International Museum

House of Hospitality

Sculpture Garden

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