The Best Hotels Closest to 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.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Dylan

₩85,892

₩97,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

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.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Donavin

₩153,759

₩218,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Nirmeen

₩252,858

₩390,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

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

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

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Stacey

₩361,862

₩415,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

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.

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Audrey

₩51,440

₩162,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

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

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

6. Westgate Hotel

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Arlet

₩201,675

₩279,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

James

₩215,314

₩309,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Vasilios

₩391,023

₩526,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

9. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

₩190,872

₩221,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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".

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

10. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Karin

₩137,189

₩156,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Kelane

₩178,942

₩244,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Edgar

₩246,543

₩286,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

13. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Nathan

₩204,339

₩283,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Alisha

₩263,775

₩305,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Chen

₩288,613

₩334,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Troy

₩190,408

₩220,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Thomas Roy

₩371,140

₩492,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

A dimly lit interior with a long bench seating area, pendant lighting, and a stage with curtains.

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Anthony

₩205,426

₩302,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of a high-rise building.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden backdrop, a digital screen, and a sign indicating garage access.

19. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Mariusz

₩194,557

₩225,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.9 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Nicole

₩201,675

₩233,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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 980 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 232 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,103 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 212 reviews	View

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Had an excellent stay will be back again!"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time I have stayed there and the rooms are really nice and the view is amazing."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good trip. Be they helped me find my sunglasses"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"o"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Coffee"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, super friendly staff as well"

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel located where all the action is. Walking distance to most things..rooms are of a high quality with comfortable beds. Highly recommended and will be back"

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, staff very helpful, breakfast was great. The pool area was under construction (only miss). Hotel is at the top of a steep inclined road."

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

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

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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 116 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. Another good choice is The Neon Elm Hotel, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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

Expedia has 116 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Diego Model Railroad Museum?

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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 California Tower 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 The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park if you're interested in local theater.

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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. Westgate Hotel

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10. Gaslamp Hostel

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

12. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

17. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

The Sofia Hotel

Handlery Hotel

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

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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