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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.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area in the background.

1. The Padre Hotel

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

Julie

S$203

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

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

A modern hotel room with a large sliding door leading to a shower area, a bed with a view, a desk with a chair, and a small stool.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

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

Genoa

S$157

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Doron

S$162

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Daniel

S$145

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

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

A Marriott hotel with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 0.9 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Blake

S$218

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Matthew

S$154

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a geometric facade and a covered entrance.

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.

7. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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

Joseph

S$133

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

miguel

S$148

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.

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

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

donna

S$163

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 red sofa, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

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

10. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Cheryl

S$140

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large window.

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

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

Tony

S$224

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

An outdoor patio with green chairs and tables, a stone fire pit, and a yellow wall.

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Erica

S$157

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

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

Cameron

S$145

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 spa lift and a pool area with a sign indicating no diving and no pool lift.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and two orange armchairs.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Patricia

S$152

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

S$150

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

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

Delbert

S$92

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

17. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

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

David

S$69

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

18. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

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

serge

S$110

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-story building.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A hallway with vending machines offering snacks and Coca-Cola, and a sign indicating guest laundry services.

19. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Coynda

S$77

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a mirror.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

20. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jeremiah

S$98

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 1,052 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 566 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,015 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Convenient location for travel"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Room very clean and well maintained. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again."

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

8/10 Good

"The room was nice and clean didn’t smell I would stay here again and am very picky about hotels this was the best one in my opinion in Bakersfield"

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel. Pictures that are presented online don't do it justice. It looks better in person."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bien el personal muy atento buen parking alberca limpia hotel seguro con todo ala mano"

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"The staff is very helpful. The facilities seems a little outdated, but clean. The parking is gated."

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

8/10 Good

"Nice rooms as long as you know area you are in."

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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 30 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. Another good option is Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, located just 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Expedia has 30 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 Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art. 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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

7. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

16. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

17. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

18. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

19. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

20. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

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Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

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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