The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

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

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.2 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Dylan

฿2,172

฿2,470 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.2 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Donavin

฿3,852

฿5,482 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

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.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.2 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Victor

฿6,812

฿10,343 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.6 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Veronica Dangerfield

฿4,826

฿5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

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

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

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Laurie

฿9,150

฿10,517 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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.

6. Westgate Hotel

2.1 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Arlet

฿5,099

฿7,078 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

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

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

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

James

฿9,548

฿12,586 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Halil

฿9,887

฿13,301 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

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 building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Jessica

฿1,433

฿4,261 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a desk, chair, laptop, bed, and a small plant.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

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.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Edgar

฿6,234

฿7,242 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

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

East Village, 2.4 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Nathan

฿5,744

฿7,826 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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".

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Karin

฿3,469

฿3,946 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.6 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Kelane

฿5,153

฿6,907 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Molly

฿6,669

฿7,733 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

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

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

15. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Chris

฿3,499

฿8,352 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

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.

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Thomas Roy

฿9,586

฿12,704 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

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.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.7 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Chen

฿7,291

฿8,453 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Christopher

฿5,509

฿8,005 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Troy

฿5,787

฿6,710 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern room with a stationary bike, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

20. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

3 km from Museum of Photographic Arts

Sarah

฿7,103

฿10,068 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 973 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
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Hotels recommended for families near Museum of Photographic Arts

Lafayette Hotel & Club

University Heights

฿9,150

฿10,517 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.

A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.

The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

฿4,694

฿6,263 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Downtown San Diego

฿5,067

฿5,875 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Mission Valley

฿5,869

฿6,746 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

The exterior of The Bristol hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego

฿5,336

฿6,186 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Downtown San Diego

฿5,242

฿6,078 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Westgate Hotel

Downtown San Diego

฿5,099

฿7,078 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor café with red chairs and white tables, surrounded by buildings with balconies and flags.

A hallway with grey doors, a wooden floor, and a colorful wall mural.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window.

A bathroom with a shower curtain, a towel rack, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Urban Boutique Hotel

Downtown San Diego

฿4,117

฿4,683 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Top Museum of Photographic Arts Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"Clean room, shower with curtain instead of modern glass, all else good"

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice job place and good location"

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Alexa at front desk was amazing. Plus the property was perfectly located for all attractions, well maintained and plenty of food options. Would definitely recommend this hotel!"

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good

"The staff from the restaurant were amazing!!! They went above and beyond!!! I forgot there names but it was a female and two males working when we ate at the restaurant, we ate there three times. They were so nice, polite and so attentive!!! Pamela lady from the front desk when we checked out she was so rude and had a mean face didn’t even greet us at all and I asked her a couple of questions didn’t even answered me at all I asked her if I was getting my invoice thru email didn’t even answer me either. Just so rude"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Generally a great stay. Definitely a wonderful location. We had a harbor view room and it was great just to sit on the balcony and enjoy the scenery. All the staff were A+ Our bathroom was a little worn looking and the toilet plumbing needed to be adjusted."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Thank you"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Location is perfectly situated in the gaslamp quarters and minutes away from little Italy or the harbour front"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean compact room with all you need. Nice location, near the airport. I liked that it was self service to check in & out. Staff was responsive, attentive & helpful through the app. Definitely recommend it!"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

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A museum interior with classical paintings, a central bench, and a pink wall.

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A grand architectural structure with ornate columns and a large arched entrance.

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The entrance to the Natural History Museum with a grand staircase leading up to the doors.

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10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Photographic Arts?

Museum of Photographic Arts 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 114 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Museum of Photographic Arts?

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 Museum of Photographic Arts. Another good choice is The Neon Elm Hotel, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Museum of Photographic Arts?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Photographic Arts.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Museum of Photographic Arts.

What can I see and do near Museum of Photographic Arts?

San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and California Tower are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Museum of Photographic Arts hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

15. The Artifact Inn

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

20. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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Hotels recommended for families near Museum of Photographic Arts

Lafayette Hotel & Club

The Sofia Hotel

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Westgate Hotel

Urban Boutique Hotel

Top Museum of Photographic Arts Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The Sofia Hotel

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Handlery Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Neon Elm Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Other attractions near Museum of Photographic Arts

Casa de Balboa

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Botanical Building

Fleet Science Center

Timken Museum of Art

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

San Diego Natural History Museum

House of Hospitality

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