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A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

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

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.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield, 2 km from Kern County Museum

Julie

₩200,606

₩225,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Daniel

₩135,502

₩152,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

3. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Julia

₩203,923

₩228,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

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.

4. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Janelly

₩138,440

₩155,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

2.8 km from Kern County Museum

Irma

₩147,106

₩165,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

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

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.

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.9 km from Kern County Museum

Chris Alan

₩127,458

₩147,070 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.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Kern County Museum

Erica

₩146,878

₩164,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

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

8. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield, 2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Cameron

₩135,757

₩152,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Kern County Museum

Sabrina

₩131,377

₩147,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

10. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.3 km from Kern County Museum

Jeremiah

₩92,329

₩103,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A reception area with a counter, columns, a tiled floor, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a floral arrangement, and two framed artworks on the wall.

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Travis

₩89,350

₩100,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a large painting of a field at sunset, a wooden headboard, a white bed, and a bedside table with a phone.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a large painting on the wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a palm tree.

A reception area with a desk, computer, and a painting of a landscape.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

2.4 km from Kern County Museum

Samael

₩75,130

₩84,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3.6 km from Kern County Museum

Robert

₩147,106

₩164,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a fenced pool.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector, and a large screen.

A hotel fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

14. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

8.8 km from Kern County Museum

Cindy

₩127,903

₩143,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and tables, a bar area with chairs, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round ottoman, a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a patterned rug.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Kern County Museum

Ambreen

₩169,788

₩190,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a chair.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

10.3 km from Kern County Museum

Barbara

₩144,826

₩153,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Woodspring Suites' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a mix of brick and stucco exteriors.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A man sitting on a grey sofa in a well-lit room with a modern design, a small table with a plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

17. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

10.8 km from Kern County Museum

Judith

₩91,215

₩96,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading outside, and a staircase with a yellow railing.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower curtain.

A hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating an indoor heated pool, and a sign for the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites.

18. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

10.5 km from Kern County Museum

Leah

₩100,620

₩106,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A refrigerated section with various frozen food items and a microwave.

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.

19. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 3.4 km from Kern County Museum

Joseph

₩124,299

₩139,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A motel reception desk with a '6' sign, a computer, and a 'We'll leave the light on for you' sign.

A building with blue doors numbered 149, 147, 247, and 249.

A vending machine with various beverage options, a Coca-Cola cooler, and a push button for a minibar.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and palm trees in the background.

20. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

10.6 km from Kern County Museum

Maria

₩51,303

₩54,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Padre Hotel	9.4 1052 1,052 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG	9.0 1006 1,006 reviews	View
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center	9.0 1001 1,001 reviews	View
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	8.8 1564 1,564 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield	8.8 1800 1,800 reviews	View

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Good aud clean"

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel. It is so comfortable and has everything we need including Netflix easily accessible on the tv."

The Padre Hotel

8/10 Good

"First time staying. It’s a beautiful property. Room was nice. Kind of stuck doing valet parking since it is downtown and can’t park anywhere else. Only thing was that the bar/restaurant was closed at 10 and not much around to eat open at that time."

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

10/10 Excellent

"The building & room was clean. The breakfast had a small healthy variety & was enjoyable."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

8/10 Good

"No comment"

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly place nice clean stay would recommend again"

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Buck Owens Crystal Palace

7.6/10 (584 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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An aerial view of a city with a large circular building and a rectangular building with a blue roof.

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)

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Sam Lynn Ballpark

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in Bakersfield. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fox Theater

7.4/10 (540 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

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Bakersfield Museum of Art

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Unity Church

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

Unity Church is just one of the places to see in Bakersfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Kern County Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Bakersfield with a visit to Kern County Veterans Memorial.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kern County Museum?

Kern County Museum is located in a welcoming area of Bakersfield known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Kern County Museum?

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. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kern County Museum. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kern County Museum?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kern County Museum.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kern County Museum.

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

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What can I see and do near Kern County Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science. 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.

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Our top choices for Kern County Museum hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

3. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

4. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

6. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

8. Best Western Plus Hill House

9. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

10. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

11. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

14. Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield by IHG

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

17. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

18. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

19. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

20. Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

Compare popular hotels close to Kern County Museum

Top Kern County Museum Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - Convention Center

Other attractions near Kern County Museum

Buck Owens Crystal Palace

Dignity Health Arena

Sam Lynn Ballpark

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Fox Theater

Bakersfield Museum of Art

Unity Church

Kern County Veterans Memorial

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