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A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a glass table with a floral arrangement, and a seating area with a lamp and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to a living area with a couch.

1. Hotel Arcata

Downtown, 0.2 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Patrick

£89

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

2. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

6.8 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Jason

£116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

3. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

6.8 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Gregory

£104

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with dark wood furniture, a central kitchen area, and pendant lighting.

A swimming pool area with tiled flooring and lounge chairs in the background.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

4. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

4.6 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Colby

£158

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

A lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a reception desk, and a sign for the Bristol Rose Cafe.

A grand hall with a large Christmas tree, elegant seating, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A traditional room with a fireplace, a large Christmas tree, and classic furniture.

5. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6.5 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Britney

£103

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

A Best Western hotel with a gas station, a caution clearance sign, and a speed limit sign.

6. Best Western Arcata Inn

Valley West, 2.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Camden

£101

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A Tesla charging station in front of a building with stone and wooden accents, a sign for "Home 2 Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled border, and a sign reading "POOLSIDE ISMYVIBE".

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

7.6 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Arnulfo

£133

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a clear sky with pink clouds.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop, white sink, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a large illuminated number '6' on the wall, a window with a view of parked cars, and a door to the left.

8. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

7.5 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Jacob

£70

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds. There are two bar stools and a trash can.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

9. The Snoozzz Inn

5.9 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Douglas

£80

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A spacious interior with a curved wooden floor, a central staircase, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

10. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

5.7 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Lloyd

£81

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 4750 clearance, and a covered walkway leading to the entrance.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Valley West, 2.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Qiang

£108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a door.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a computer, and a decorative plant.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

7.4 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

ORLANDO

£114

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

A modern restaurant with bar seating, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a pool.

A modern hotel lobby with patterned chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

13. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

8.7 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Becky

£115

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large clock and a wall-mounted display are visible.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a beige facade, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bench, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, hairdryer, and a desk with a chair.

14. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

9.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

leann

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a pink facade, white columns, and a distinctive tower.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a historic building, and a tapestry on the wall.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a large window with a stained glass view.

A corner room with a large bay window, a round table with a tray, two red upholstered chairs, and a patterned rug.

15. Pinc Lady Mansion

6 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Ruben

£131

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

A dining table with a wine bottle and glasses, a laptop, and a menu.

A bar with a bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A window with a purple orchid, a Victorian-style building, and a yellow house in the background.

16. Carter House Inns

6.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Brian

£190

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by potted plants and sunlit by large windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and various food display cases.

17. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Valley West, 2.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Don

£92

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious interior with wooden floors, a balcony, and a stained glass ceiling.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a balcony with seating, and a billiards table.

A traditional room with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a fireplace, and a cat statue.

A bar area with a wooden counter, a mirror, and a staircase in the background.

18. The Inn at 2nd & C

6.4 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Angelia

£124

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and weight plates.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

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

19. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

5.8 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Genevieve

£97

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, cereal dispensers, and a variety of food containers.

A cozy room with a wooden paneled wall, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 2.1 mi from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

jack

£63

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Arcata	8.2 Very good 927 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Blue Lake Casino & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	8.6 Excellent 1,170 reviews	View

Top Humboldt State University Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

3-bedroom Craftsman home with hot tub/sauna in the Heart of Arcata

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy Craftsman home in a great location. We were able to walk to restaurants and a great neighborhood market. The home worked well for our family. Beds were comfortable, the home was as-described. Clean and ready for us when we arrived. We didn’t get to use the hot tub and sauna but hope to on our next visit!"

Hotel Arcata

10/10 Excellent

"Brilliant home away from home"

11th Street Studio ~ New/ Stylish & 3 blocks to Plaza!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and cute! Very comfortable bed! Surprisingly quiet for being in downtown Arcata."

Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean home with comfortable beds. Great location!"

✌️Downtown Digs, Enjoy shared sauna, hot tub & yard at this dog-friendly property in town

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and cozy property. Hot tub was a nice bonus."

BAYVIEW BUNGALOW INCREDIBLE DOWNTOWN LOCATION

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable, nicely updated place to stay, and close to everything in Arcata. Will definitely stay here again next time we are in town."

The Yellow Doors `B`

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place. Close to everything. Will definitely stay there again."

Lida's House, Walk to Everything

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a lovely home in a central location.There is a beautiful gourmet kitchen, 2 comfortable bedrooms and a large bathroom with tub/shower and a beautiful living room with an amazing view of the grounds and hills in background.You can walk around the grounds or checkout the community garden next doorWild berries groceries is just across the street and you can truly walk just about anywhere in Arcata.The host was very helpfully and timely with responses. We paid a little more than we typically do, but it was worth it."

Perfect 2-bedroom apartment in pleasant Arcata for your getaway

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for our visit to the redwood trees. 2 adults. Highly recommend! Walkable to downtown"

Other attractions near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

A street with palm trees, a red car, and a building with a yellow facade.

Arcata Plaza

8.2/10 (440 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Arcata when you stop by Arcata Plaza. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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A tree with a large, textured fungus growing on its trunk in a forest.

Arcata Community Forest

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Arcata Community Forest, a lovely green space in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Arcata Theatre Lounge

7.8/10 (78 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Arcata Theatre Lounge on your trip to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Los Bagels

9.0/10 (109 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Los Bagels during your stay in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Arcata Playhouse

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Arcata Playhouse during your stay in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

8.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can take time to visit Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs during your travels to Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cal Poly Humboldt State University

9.0/10 (402 reviews)

Explore the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt State University during your travels in Arcata. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

8.4/10 (57 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center during your travels in Arcata. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Humboldt State University Natural History Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Arcata 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 80 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Adjacent to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Hotel Arcata is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is 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 use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.

What can I see and do near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Learn about local history at Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Playhouse. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Arcata Community Forest and Mad River Beach County Park. Create some family memories at Los Bagels and Mad River Hatchery.

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Our top choices for Humboldt State University Natural History Museum hotels

1. Hotel Arcata

2. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

3. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

4. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

5. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6. Best Western Arcata Inn

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

8. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

9. The Snoozzz Inn

10. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

13. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

14. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

15. Pinc Lady Mansion

16. Carter House Inns

17. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

18. The Inn at 2nd & C

19. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

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Top Humboldt State University Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

3-bedroom Craftsman home with hot tub/sauna in the Heart of Arcata

Hotel Arcata

11th Street Studio ~ New/ Stylish & 3 blocks to Plaza!

Centrally located historic bungalow, minutes from downtown and Cal Poly Humboldt

✌️Downtown Digs, Enjoy shared sauna, hot tub & yard at this dog-friendly property in town

BAYVIEW BUNGALOW INCREDIBLE DOWNTOWN LOCATION

The Yellow Doors `B`

Lida's House, Walk to Everything

Perfect 2-bedroom apartment in pleasant Arcata for your getaway

Other attractions near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Arcata Plaza

Arcata Community Forest

Arcata Theatre Lounge

Los Bagels

Arcata Playhouse

Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

Cal Poly Humboldt State University

Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

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