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A modern restaurant with round tables, yellow chairs, and a TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by various seating options and a sign indicating no lifeguard on duty and no diving.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a map design.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard with a geometric design, and a red bench at the foot of the bed.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

3 km from Gateway Science Museum

James

₩121,967

₩137,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a decorative wall with wavy patterns, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel with solar panels on the roof, a swimming pool, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a built-in wine cooler.

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

2 km from Gateway Science Museum

Christian

₩119,635

₩134,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a small table, a sofa, and a wall with a mural.

A modern living room with a large window, two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A modern kitchen area with a countertop, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A reception desk with a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a vertical wooden panel, and a small informational display.

3. Quality Inn Chico

1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Kinsey

₩97,847

₩110,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a brick wall with windows.

A historic building with a central tower, a clock, and a restaurant with striped awnings.

A bar with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a brick wall.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a built-in wardrobe, a microwave, and a television.

4. Hotel Diamond Chico

South Campus Historic District, 0.7 km from Gateway Science Museum

Tallie

₩278,274

₩313,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious office with multiple desks, chairs, and a reception area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a refrigerator, a chair, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel sink.

5. Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

2.5 km from Gateway Science Museum

Patricia

₩132,901

₩149,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel reception area with a counter, coffee station, and a painting of horses.

A reception area with a large wall mural, a reception desk, a wheelchair-accessible sign, and a clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a fruit juice dispenser, and a complimentary breakfast sign.

6. Sycamore Inn

2.1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Daniele

₩81,916

₩92,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a yellow awning.

A hotel reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a large waterfall painting on the wall, and two lamps.

A clear blue swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a fence and trees.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

2.2 km from Gateway Science Museum

Anthony

₩96,815

₩108,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with red curtains, an air conditioner, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A laundry room with four white washers and dryers, large windows with a view of trees, and a chair.

A motel with a prominent '6' sign, a parking lot, and a building with a 'WELCOME' sign.

A hotel reception desk with a large sign reading "motel 6" and a message "We'll leave the light on for you."

8. Motel 6 Chico, CA

2.1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Danielle

₩76,069

₩85,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A building with a courtyard featuring plants and a gravel path.

A reception area with a stone wall, a potted plant, a flat-screen TV, and a sign for 'We Deliver Lunch and Dinner Express'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a central vertical structure and horizontal elements.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

0.9 km from Gateway Science Museum

cecelia

₩85,831

₩96,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Haven Inn sign with a vacancy board, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a parked car.

A television mounted on a wall displaying a news broadcast.

A compact living space with a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chair, and a door leading to another room.

A flower bed with a variety of colorful flowers in front of a building with a red brick facade and a white door.

10. Haven Inn

Barber, 2.7 km from Gateway Science Museum

Kelly

₩90,349

₩101,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A gravel driveway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, and a mirror.

A motel sign with a pool and greenery in the background.

11. Town House Motel Chico

2.2 km from Gateway Science Museum

James

₩78,042

₩87,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a round table with chairs. There is a bowl of fruit on the table and a coffee maker on the counter.

A hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a fountain.

A reception area with a glass display case, a reception desk, a sign for 'Americas Best Value Inn', and a clock on the wall.

12. Americas Best Value Inn Chico

1 km from Gateway Science Museum

Natasha

₩75,090

₩84,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

A swimming pool with a covered pavilion, a fenced area, and a sunset in the background.

A motel with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Safari Inn - Chico

2.6 km from Gateway Science Museum

Laura

₩90,450

₩101,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a flag.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, two round tables, a bed with white bedding, a large abstract painting, and a modern chandelier.

A room with two leather chairs, a small round table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall-mounted painting.

14. Oxford Suites Chico

3.3 km from Gateway Science Museum

Sabrina

₩125,635

₩156,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A breakfast bar with a sign indicating a selection of hot food, cereal, and fruit options.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a patterned ottoman, a standing lamp, and a large window with a view of a cityscape.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

4 km from Gateway Science Museum

Stacey

₩132,660

₩149,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel pool area with a sign indicating a maximum pool load of 250 people.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a dining table.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a striped coffee table.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chico

4 km from Gateway Science Museum

Jeffery

₩152,626

₩171,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with a central island, seating, and a 'Boarding Pass' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital display on a wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, landscaped greenery, and a modern architectural design.

A modern lounge area with grey upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Chico

3.9 km from Gateway Science Museum

Hassan

₩124,151

₩139,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern outdoor dining area with a panoramic view, featuring a bar counter, seating, and potted plants.

A modern bar area with checkered chairs and tables, a bar counter with stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance.

A modern hotel room with a minibar, a bed, and a breakfast bar.

18. Hotel Káterina

3.5 km from Gateway Science Museum

Edda

₩265,853

₩314,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Gateway Science Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Chico	9.4 Exceptional 953 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Chico	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Quality Inn Chico	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Diamond Chico	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Gateway Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Diamond Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place walking distance to the venue I was in town for and lots of restaurants. Nothing crazy fancy but wasn't lacking anything I would ever need. Will stay again when visiting downtown Chico."

Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

8/10 Good

"Cold no coffee Sunday morning"

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

10/10 Excellent

"All around pleasant stay."

Quality Inn Chico

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and neat. The shower floor was too slippery my husband said so I did not want to use it and fall. There were not any bars to hold onto. AC needed to have the filter changed as it did not smell good."

Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

10/10 Excellent

"great location, fantastic free breakfast, free parking"

Americas Best Value Inn Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome staff thanks for everything."

Town House Motel Chico

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk very professional."

Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

8/10 Good

"Location of this property is great! I appreciate the staff who was kind and forthcoming of all the rules of the inn. Room was clean and beds were comfortable with soft pillows."

Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

10/10 Excellent

"This motel has clean and comfortable rooms with a nice, friendly and professional staff. There is a self service breakfast bar near the check-in area. There is also a Denny's restaurant next to this motel for easy dinning. There is easy access to the 99E freeway that goes through Chico which provides quick and easy access to two mall areas, as well as a Walmart store 3-4 miles to the south."

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A large, historic building with a tower, arched windows, and a covered porch.

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

8.8/10 (207 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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California State University-Chico

9.0/10 (638 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of California State University-Chico, during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Chico Community Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Chico Community Labyrinth during your stay in Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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National Yo-Yo Museum

7.8/10 (117 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Yo-Yo Museum during your trip to Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14

You can take time to visit Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Chico Air Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Chico Air Museum during your trip to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

9.0/10 (167 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Odyssey Winery & Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Odyssey Winery & Vineyards during your travels to Chico. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gateway Science Museum?

Gateway Science Museum is located in Chico. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 101 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gateway Science Museum?

Quality Inn Chico is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gateway Science Museum. Other good options close by include Days Inn by Wyndham Chico and Hotel Diamond Chico.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Gateway Science Museum?

Expedia has 101 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gateway Science Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gateway Science Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Gateway Science Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gateway Science Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gateway Science Museum, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gateway Science Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and National Yo-Yo Museum. You might plan a visit to Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 or Bowlero Chico while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to California State University-Chico and Chico Air Museum.

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Our top choices for Gateway Science Museum hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

3. Quality Inn Chico

4. Hotel Diamond Chico

5. Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

6. Sycamore Inn

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

8. Motel 6 Chico, CA

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

10. Haven Inn

11. Town House Motel Chico

12. Americas Best Value Inn Chico

13. Safari Inn - Chico

14. Oxford Suites Chico

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico by IHG

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chico

17. Courtyard by Marriott Chico

18. Hotel Káterina

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Top Gateway Science Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Diamond Chico

Hampton Inn & Suites Chico

DoubleTree by Hilton Chico

Quality Inn Chico

Best Western Heritage Inn - Chico

Americas Best Value Inn Chico

Town House Motel Chico

Days Inn by Wyndham Chico

Super 8 by Wyndham Chico

Other attractions near Gateway Science Museum

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

California State University-Chico

Chico Community Labyrinth

National Yo-Yo Museum

Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14

Chico Air Museum

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

Odyssey Winery & Vineyards

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