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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 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.

1. The Padre Hotel

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

Julie

Rp2.843.556

Rp3.190.992 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas.

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

Rp1.960.981

Rp2.196.299 total

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 modern hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

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

Rp2.017.603

Rp2.260.250 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Rp1.806.284

Rp2.026.983 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

5. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

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

Blake

Rp2.718.368

Rp3.050.510 total

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 refrigerated section with various frozen food items and a microwave.

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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

Joseph

Rp1.653.525

Rp1.851.948 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

miguel

Rp1.845.444

Rp2.070.928 total

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

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Rp2.036.988

Rp2.285.875 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

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

9. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Cheryl

Rp1.705.960

Rp1.968.053 total

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.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

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

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

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

Hazel G

Rp2.791.271

Rp3.132.320 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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.

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.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Erica

Rp1.953.890

Rp2.192.625 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a red patterned carpet, and a mirror reflecting the room.

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

Cameron

Rp1.805.938

Rp2.022.650 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A spa lift and a pool area with a sign indicating no diving and no pool lift.

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.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Patricia

Rp1.891.770

Rp2.122.914 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 restaurant with booths and tables, equipped with chairs, tables, and various dining utensils.

A conference room with multiple round tables set for dining, equipped with chairs and table settings.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

Rp1.877.820

Rp2.107.259 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

15. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

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

Delbert

Rp1.059.627

Rp1.189.097 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a bathroom with a towel rack, and a nightstand with a phone and a lamp.

A laundry room with stainless steel appliances, including a washer and dryer, and a vending machine.

A hotel reception desk with a large sign reading "We'll leave the light on for you."

16. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

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

David

Rp822.664

Rp923.172 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

17. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

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

Gianni

Rp1.338.347

Rp1.502.004 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a phone, and a mirror.

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a neatly trimmed hedge, and a metal fence.

18. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jeremiah

Rp1.230.777

Rp1.378.471 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, glass doors, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

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

19. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Coynda

Rp1.184.994

Rp1.329.782 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard, palm trees, and a crescent moon in the sky.

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

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

A reception desk with a red wall, a white door, and a security camera. There are framed certificates on the wall and a plant on the desk.

20. Truestay Inn

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

Ricky

Rp912.084

Rp1.021.534 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 1,043 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central	9.4 Exceptional 563 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"F"

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location. Easy access and welcomed air conditioning! With over 100 degrees temperatures, it was a welcomed stop for the night. Guess services very accommodating and helpful. Clean room."

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"There was a clean latex glove on the top sheet of my bed. I let the front desk staff know. The room was otherwise clean, the staff helpful, the breakfast was okay, the hotel was quiet and the pool was refreshing. There was no basket to put used pool towels in. Several towels were just placed on the lounge chairs. I don't think it's okay to pay any amount of money for parking. Free parking should be included in the hotel fee."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean. The rooms were spacious."

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

8/10 Good

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

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"Wish we were granted another night since we didn’t make it our 1st night. Beautiful courtyard."

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"We and friends stay at his hotel for a few days and was so wonderful, I really appreciate the staff, very polite people. Thanks a lot and I will continue to stay here in the future 😃😃."

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and the staff was very pleasant, and helpful. The breakfast was nice. I would definitely stay there again. One thing I wished we had a microwave in the room. Not a big deal we had refrigerator."

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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. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

7. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

9. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

12. Best Western Plus Hill House

13. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

15. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

16. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

17. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

18. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

19. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

20. Truestay Inn

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

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

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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