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

roy

฿5,681

฿6,375 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

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

Genoa

฿3,687

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Linda

฿3,800

฿4,257 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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

Joseph

฿3,115

฿3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a ceiling fan, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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.

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Vernice

฿3,398

฿3,813 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 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 reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

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

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Cheryl

฿3,190

฿3,680 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 restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and a decorative wall with sconces.

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

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Loni

฿3,403

฿3,819 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

miguel

฿3,068

฿3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Erica

฿3,680

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

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

Tony

฿5,262

฿5,905 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Best Western Plus Hill House

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

Jennifer

฿3,402

฿3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

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

Carole

฿1,992

฿2,235 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Patricia

฿3,313

฿3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a window.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

฿3,331

฿3,738 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

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

David

฿1,552

฿1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

16. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

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

FELIX

฿2,450

฿2,750 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

17. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jeremiah

฿2,314

฿2,591 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A Quality Inn & Suites with a parking lot, a clear sky, and a building with a yellow facade and green signage.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, a brown sofa with floral cushions, and a black cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating with a glass coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Coynda

฿2,012

฿2,258 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with a white edge, surrounded by a metal fence, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel dining area with round tables, chairs, and a coffee station.

A reception desk with a red wall, a white door, and a security camera. There are framed certificates on the wall and a plant on the desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted telephone.

19. Truestay Inn

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

Danny

฿1,639

฿1,835 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel reception area with a black counter, ceiling fan, framed artwork, and a view of the outdoor garden.

A hotel entrance with a caution sign, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A courtyard with palm trees, a stone fountain, and a building with a staircase.

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Bakersfield

Oleander - Sunset, 2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Whitney

฿1,686

฿1,888 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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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 1,056 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central	8.8 Excellent 1,082 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained and cleaned property, very convenient to Highway 99 and I5. Great staff. We were very satisfied with our two-night stay. The provided breakfast, though nothing special, was adequate for us."

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are working hard to make the hotel as clean and attractive as it can possibly be. This hotel is a good value at this price."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and breakfast was a typical continental with a few hot items. A good stop between Sequoia NP and Dearh Valley NP. Staff was friendly!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful, room was clean."

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Air conditioning and rooms were very comfortable"

Best Western Plus Hill House

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying here! Especially with the location, cleanliness, and comfortability."

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"I love it it was my first time and it was very peaceful will book again ❤️❤️"

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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. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

11. Best Western Plus Hill House

12. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

13. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

15. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

16. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

17. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

18. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

19. Truestay Inn

20. Travelodge by Wyndham Bakersfield

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

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Best Western Plus Hill House

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

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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