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

A poolside area with outdoor seating 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.

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

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

Genoa

P6,862

P7,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter stocked with various bottles.

2. The Padre Hotel

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

roy

P9,951

P11,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 retail area with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and two large refrigerators.

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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Chanelle

P7,075

P7,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Daniel

P6,321

P7,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern lounge area with seating arrangements, tables, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

2.8 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Matthew

P6,703

P7,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

P5,798

P6,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.5 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

donna

P6,870

P7,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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.

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

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

P5,764

P6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

9. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

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

Blake

P9,524

P10,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

P5,953

P6,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

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

Tony

P9,788

P10,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

P6,851

P7,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

13. Best Western Plus Hill House

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

Cameron

P6,333

P7,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a central entrance and multiple wings.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

2.7 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Patricia

P6,628

P7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

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.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Joey

P6,203

P6,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

P3,708

P4,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

serge

P4,674

P5,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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."

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

18. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

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

David

P3,193

P3,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

19. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Jeremiah

P4,307

P4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, a brown sofa with floral cushions, and a black cabinet.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a door.

20. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.6 km from Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Coynda

P3,351

P3,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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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 569 reviews	View
The Padre Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,051 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield	9.2 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Hotel Reviews

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Rooms were quiet and secure..the beds were nice and plenty of pillow to rest your neck on"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

8/10 Good

"The staff was really nice when I checked in and out. The room was clean. The a/c unit needs to be updated. It was so loud. I had to turn the tv volume up in order to hear what they were saying while the a/c unit was on. Other than that, it was a great stay."

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Stay here! Quiet. Clean. Comfy bed. Soft sheets. The GM is doing an AMAZING job! Best motel around. Clean pool. Great stay!!!!"

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

10/10 Excellent

"Along with everything else it's very convenient to shops and restaurants."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very professional and nice. When I travel back Bakersfield California I will be staying there."

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Great remodel going on and yet the location was warm, welcoming , and clean."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very clean overall. The staff was very helpful and Friendly. Breakfast was yummy"

Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

8/10 Good

"Grab and Go… Meh."

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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, check out the 31 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a few miles include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations 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 prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to 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 to the area, Bakersfield Station is the closest stop to Downtown Bakersfield. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near by 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. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

6. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

8. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

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. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

18. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

19. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

20. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

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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