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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.

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

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

1. The Padre Hotel

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

Lauren

₹12,126

₹13,608 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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 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

Genoa

₹10,498

₹11,758 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

E'vette

₹10,782

₹12,078 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Daniel

₹9,670

₹10,852 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

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

Julia

₹13,644

₹15,311 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Matthew

₹9,651

₹10,830 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

7. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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

Jerry

₹8,840

₹9,901 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 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 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.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Brad

₹10,056

₹11,285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

9. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Angela

₹9,463

₹10,619 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 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 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.

10. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Ana

₹9,029

₹10,418 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hotel with a prominent "Residence Inn" sign, surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained landscaping.

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.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

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

Hazel G

₹14,923

₹16,746 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

denise

₹10,446

₹11,722 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 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 restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and ceiling fans.

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

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

Cameron

₹9,874

₹11,059 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 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 spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and two orange armchairs.

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Sabrina

₹9,310

₹10,448 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Abigail

₹9,383

₹10,529 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 vending machine with snacks and drinks, a refrigerated display case, and shelves stocked with various packaged goods.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

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

Jeremiah

₹6,297

₹7,067 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

17. Truestay Inn

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

Ricky

₹4,908

₹5,497 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

18. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

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

serge

₹6,462

₹7,252 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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

A two-story motel with a blue and white exterior, numbered 1350, featuring a large '6' entrance sign, a balcony on the upper floor, and a parking lot in front.

19. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

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

Samantha

₹4,596

₹5,157 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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 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.

20. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jeremiah

₹7,010

₹7,851 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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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 1,039 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property to stay at."

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Maggie and Jr. at the front desk are awesome! The housekeeping staff is so nice and very helpful. Everything is pretty much within walking distance, too! ❤️"

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"As always, great experience and service."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

8/10 Good

"The laundry was amazing and the rooms clean only issue was a roach on the bathroom wall when using it in the morning."

Best Western Plus Hill House

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was a great location!! I would definitely stay again when I am in the area."

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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 30 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. Another good option is Best Western Plus Hill House, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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

Expedia has 30 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. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

7. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

9. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

17. Truestay Inn

18. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

19. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

20. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

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

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

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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