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An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A kitchen with a white countertop, black cabinets, and a framed artwork above.

A round marble table with two glasses of amber-colored drink, a vase with dried flowers, and a textured wall in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

1. Petit Soleil

MoJo, 1.4 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Katelin

฿6,396

฿7,272 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

2. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.6 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

JESSICA

฿3,823

฿5,189 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a fireplace, a framed abstract artwork, a wicker chair, a small round table with a book, and a window with curtains.

A room with white paneled walls, a large window, two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a hanging black beaded decoration.

3. San Luis Creek Lodge

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Rosanna

฿5,018

฿6,318 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.8 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

DAVID

฿3,542

฿4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

5. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 1.1 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Zeena

฿12,596

฿14,297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

6. Madonna Inn

1.8 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Raymond

฿5,018

฿6,843 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and green chairs.

A room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

7. Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.9 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

David

฿8,386

฿9,535 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 1.2 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Melissa

฿2,661

฿3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

9. Apple Farm

2 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Roberto

฿3,006

฿3,801 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.8 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Daniel

฿4,713

฿5,358 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a long bookshelf, and a dining setup with multiple chairs and tables.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.6 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

sandeep

฿6,130

฿6,969 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large seating area, a hanging chair, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Kiana

฿3,563

฿4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.3 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Alondra

฿4,060

฿4,616 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a minimalist interior design.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

14. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

2.1 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

mike

฿3,607

฿4,094 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

A room with a zebra-patterned armchair, a dining table with chairs, a small statue, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall with artwork, and large windows.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a bookshelf filled with books.

15. Peach Tree Inn

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

margaret

฿3,184

฿4,113 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel entrance with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2.3 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

BEATRIZ

฿4,266

฿4,850 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.2 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Kennedy

฿2,122

฿2,812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and surrounding greenery.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, dark cabinets, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and two lit windows.

18. Hotel Buena Vista

2 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Kayla

฿3,006

฿3,412 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A motel with a modern design, featuring a wooden facade and a black door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a white door, a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a hairdryer.

19. Sunbeam Motel

1.6 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Isabella

฿2,661

฿3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A two-story motel with a sign reading "Mission Inn" and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

20. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

keith

฿1,975

฿2,624 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Petit Soleil	9.8 Exceptional 403 reviews	View
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 1,603 reviews	View
San Luis Creek Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 863 reviews	View
Hotel San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 682 reviews	View

Top San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

8/10 Good

"Simply nice."

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location, ambience, check in, room valet and pool area. View from pool was lovely."

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay! the water honestly smelt of sewage when i would go to wash my face or brush my teeth. and after awhile in a warm shower the water starts to sputter other than that the staff was nice, check in and out was easy, if you want a cheap and easy stay i would recommend"

Petit Soleil

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and wonderful staff. Close to airport and a short walk into downtown SLO."

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great location near campus and new feeling and clean - but staff did not pick up phone, were somewhat inattentive - every little thing costs more - no coffee in lobby in morning"

Hotel San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

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A dense collection of colorful mushrooms and fungi.

Bubblegum Alley

8.0/10 (1,204 reviews)

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

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A building with a large, curved sign that reads "FRED."

Fremont Theater

8.2/10 (246 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Fremont Theater during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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A small building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a fence.

Mission Plaza

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A red brick building with stone trim and large windows.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at History Center of San Luis Obispo County in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Emerson Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Emerson Park is just one of the places to see in San Luis Obispo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

Explore the lovely green spaces of Dallidet Adobe and Gardens and enjoy the cycling trails in San Luis Obispo. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Downtown SLO Farmers' Market during your visit to San Luis Obispo.

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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in San Luis Obispo Museum of Art during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum?

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum is located in a welcoming area of San Luis Obispo known for its beautiful beaches and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 62 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum?

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel San Luis Obispo and Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo.

How many hotels can I expect to find near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Explore landmarks like Fremont Theater, Ah Louis Store and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens. You can enjoy live performances at San Luis Obispo Little Theatre and Sunset Drive-In Theatre.

How can I get to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum?

If you're taking a train to the area, San Luis Obispo Station is the closest station to Railroad District. There might not be many public transport stops near to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum hotels

1. Petit Soleil

2. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3. San Luis Creek Lodge

4. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

5. Hotel San Luis Obispo

6. Madonna Inn

7. Granada Hotel & Bistro

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

9. Apple Farm

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

12. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

14. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

15. Peach Tree Inn

16. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

17. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

18. Hotel Buena Vista

19. Sunbeam Motel

20. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Compare popular hotels close to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Top San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Petit Soleil

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Other attractions near San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

Bubblegum Alley

Fremont Theater

Mission Plaza

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Emerson Park

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

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