Top 10 Hotels Near San Diego Model Railroad Museum in San Diego for 2026

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Andrew

P3,374

P3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Victor

P7,242

P10,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

A modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jeremy

P14,057

P21,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

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

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Bryanna

P16,743

P19,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jessica

P2,523

P7,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

P11,183

P12,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

7. Westgate Hotel

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Chris

P11,752

P15,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

8. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Karin

P7,436

P8,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

9. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Chris

P5,310

P14,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

10. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

P8,636

P12,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Amy

P8,644

P11,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Vasiliy

P13,591

P15,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building in the background.

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

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a wall-mounted screen.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a modern building in the background.

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Phyllis

P9,324

P10,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Matthew

P8,122

P9,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding cityscape and waterfront.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.9 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Shumaila

P11,189

P12,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jeremy

P11,490

P13,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

A historic building with a sign that reads "Old Town San Diego State Historic Park."

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jessica

P10,558

P14,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a balcony, a TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two white chairs, and a grey sofa.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with abstract art.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for multiple guests, surrounded by dark blue chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a large window with curtains.

18. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Laura

P12,433

P16,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-level hotel lobby with numerous tables and chairs, a central seating area, and a staircase connecting the floors.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple dining tables, and a decorative fountain.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large potted plants.

A multi-story building with 'Embassy Suites' signage, a prominent entrance, and a street view with traffic lights and palm trees.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Maureen

P14,191

P18,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mozy" and a visible entrance.

A dimly lit bar area with a brick wall, a curved staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A multi-level bar area with a check-in/out sign, a staircase, and a variety of bottles displayed on shelves.

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Samantha

P10,037

P12,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 963 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 538 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,032 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 185 reviews	View

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Not enough staffs at check in counter. Lots of flights crews stay at this hotel, when they arrive, they have priority to check in, check in counter staffs will jump out to serve them first. Lack of communication between check in staffs and luggage storage staffs. The hotel is old and outdated but well maintained. Great location by the bayside, easy access to maritime museum and USS Carrier, easy to get around down town, little Italy and etc. Stayed in bay view room with balcony, enjoyed the nice view. Spacious and comfortable room. Because of the drawbacks mentioned, only 4 stars were given."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great value! Really nice staff, both engaging via texts and in person. Self service if you need more soap or lotion. The room is large and quiet and the location is ideal. One thing to note is that the shower and sinks are not separated from the bed area so privacy can be a challenge (the toilet is enclosed)."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very peaceful, and clean"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stay over the weekend with family . The rooms were clean but just a little too small . the only thing that we were bump about was the Saturday the pool was close for an accident which we didn’t really get to enjoy . But staff was great and the restaurant/bar they have was really convenient."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Check in process was easy and the location is perfect to walk around and to visit the downtown area."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a great location with an amazing staff."

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone who worked in the lobby was super friendly! The vending machine selections were decent and not too pricey. It's an old motel, but the interiors have been redone and they are more than adequate. Very efficient for what we needed."

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our room and the grounds, looking forward to going back despite the street parking and we wish there was a full length mirror in our room also"

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

Casa de Balboa

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

Museum of Photographic Arts

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A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, palm trees, and a large building with a dome.

Botanical Building

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

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Fleet Science Center

Discover science through exhibits that will delight the entire family. Watch an IMAX film at San Diego’s museum and planetarium.

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An art gallery with pink walls and ceiling, featuring classical paintings and a central table.

Timken Museum of Art

View a priceless collection of masterpieces from Europe, the U.S. and Russia in this gorgeous community museum, known as San Diego’s jewel box of art.

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A grand architectural structure with ornate columns and a large arched entrance.

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

You can enjoy a show at Spreckels Organ Pavilion during your trip to San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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The entrance to the Natural History Museum with a grand staircase leading up to the doors.

San Diego Natural History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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House of Hospitality

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Model Railroad Museum?

San Diego Model Railroad Museum is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to San Diego Model Railroad Museum?

Ash&9th is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

How many hotels will I find near San Diego Model Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Diego Model Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Model Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near San Diego Model Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near San Diego Model Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum, and Maritime Museum of San Diego. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and Casa de Balboa are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around San Diego Model Railroad Museum. You can watch performances at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre, and Lyceum Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

Hotels near San Diego Model Railroad Museum

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Our top choices for San Diego Model Railroad Museum hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Gaslamp Hostel

9. The Artifact Inn

10. Hotel Z

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

18. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

The Sofia Hotel

Handlery Hotel

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Ash&9th

The Neon Elm Hotel

Other attractions near San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Casa de Balboa

Museum of Photographic Arts

Botanical Building

Fleet Science Center

Timken Museum of Art

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

San Diego Natural History Museum

House of Hospitality

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