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

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

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

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

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 0.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

DANIELLE

RM649

RM728 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 outdoor seating and umbrellas.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Lourdes

RM447

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a rectangular fire feature, surrounded by wicker chairs and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a large tree.

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Linda

RM461

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Vernice

RM396

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with marble walls, a stone accent wall, and a fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged for guests.

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

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jamie

RM423

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a geometric facade and a covered entrance.

A modern lounge area with a large flat-screen TV, yellow rocking chairs, and a green carpet.

A refrigerated section with various frozen food items and a microwave.

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.1 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

ilianna

RM343

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 0.9 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Sonya

RM620

RM696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

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

8. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Sandra

RM389

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

donna

RM447

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Rosalva

RM372

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Cassie

RM413

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern lounge area with two armchairs, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.

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

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a fire pit.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

West Park Community, 2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Robert

RM638

RM716 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and ceiling fans.

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.

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 1 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Blake

RM413

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Darian

RM402

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a treadmill.

15. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 2.4 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

omar

RM263

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a red accent wall.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A restaurant with booths and tables, equipped with tableware and glasses.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

RM404

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, green walls, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent 'TAY' sign, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a dining table, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

17. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

West Park Community, 2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

FELIX

RM261

RM293 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A vending machine with a water dispenser and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A laundry room with stainless steel appliances, including a washer and dryer, and a vending machine.

A hotel reception desk with a large sign reading "We'll leave the light on for you."

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a bathroom with a towel rack, and a nightstand with a phone and a lamp.

18. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

West Park Community, 2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

David

RM196

RM220 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

19. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Stephen

RM281

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, glass doors, and a parking lot.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

20. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

JAY

RM205

RM230 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,067 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 583 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science 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"

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are very friendly and helpful. Room is very clean and comfortable."

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"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is located in a family-friendly area of Bakersfield known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Adjacent to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, 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. Other good options within a few miles include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels are there close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science.

What can I see and do near Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art and Kern County Museum. 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.

How can I get to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

If you're taking a train into town, Bakersfield Station is the closest stop to Downtown Bakersfield. There might not be many public transport options close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

7. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

8. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

15. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

17. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

18. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

19. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

20. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

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Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science 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

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

The Padre Hotel

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

Best Western Plus Hill House

Other attractions near Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Dignity Health Arena

Fox Theater

Unity Church

Bakersfield Museum of Art

McMurtrey Aquatic Center

Kern County Veterans Memorial

Kern County Museum

Sam Lynn Ballpark

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