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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Genoa

£93

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

2. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 0.2 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

roy

£130

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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 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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Linda

£96

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and a decorative wall with sconces.

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.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

1.8 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

£86

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

£86

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 lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a sofa, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathtub.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Cheryl

£83

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

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.

7. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

miguel

£77

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

donna

£93

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

West Park Community, 1.7 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Tony

£133

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Erica

£93

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

11. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Carole

£50

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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.

12. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 0.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jennifer

£86

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

1.7 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Patricia

£84

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the sunset through large windows.

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.

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

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

1.8 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

£84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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, 1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

David

£41

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

16. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

West Park Community, 1.7 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

FELIX

£55

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

17. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

1.4 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Stephen

£58

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' sign, a television, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

18. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Coynda

£45

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and palm trees.

19. Truestay Inn

West Park Community, 1.6 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

£43

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a floral arrangement, and two framed artworks on the wall.

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

A large, beige building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

20. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

1.4 mi from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Travis

£53

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 574 reviews	View
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,058 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,020 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 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

"Check i was super smooth. Breakfast was complete. Air conditioner wasn't working. Room was clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Don’t pay for breakfast thru Expedia tg"

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

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Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Hotel moderno ,instalaciones bn ,piscina no muy atractiva ,mucho crnehto x todos los lados,nada verde"

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."

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."

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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

2. The Padre Hotel

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

5. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

7. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

11. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

12. Best Western Plus Hill House

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. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

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Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Spark by Hilton 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

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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