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

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

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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Andrew

SAR 203

SAR 231 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

Mike

SAR 437

SAR 620 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jessica

SAR 152

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

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.

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jeremy

SAR 746

SAR 1,180 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

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

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

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Bryanna

SAR 1,006

SAR 1,157 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

6. Westgate Hotel

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Chris

SAR 619

SAR 848 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Veronica Dangerfield

SAR 698

SAR 810 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Halil

SAR 1,108

SAR 1,490 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

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

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

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Crystal

SAR 988

SAR 1,315 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Ross

SAR 577

SAR 774 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical 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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Tamara

SAR 747

SAR 866 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

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

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

SAR 519

SAR 733 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Bonnie

SAR 635

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 counter with various kitchen tools.

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

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

14. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Karin

SAR 377

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

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

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Heather

SAR 643

SAR 877 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

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

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Thomas Roy

SAR 1,070

SAR 1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Vasiliy

SAR 1,067

SAR 1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Lizet De Luna

SAR 679

SAR 968 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

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

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

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Matthew

SAR 522

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.9 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Shumaila

SAR 639

SAR 741 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here every year for the festival that happens across the street at the waterfront park. Close, convenient and has great views all around. Beds are comfortable, staff is plenty nice. There may have been a miscommunication about the view I wanted, but I didn’t want to complain so I accepted my fate with the view we got. It was still beautiful. I love having the restaurants downstairs, steak and eggs for breakfast from claim jumpers was amazing. Such a great way to fuel up before the festival then we headed out. I will say, the $50 a day for parking is quite a stretch, especially when staying multiple days and there being no elevator for the roof of the parking structure. Taking our luggage down was fine, but I then leaving I drove my car to the bottom level and packed up from there. Overall, great experience and we will be returning next year for the same event :)"

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

10/10 Excellent

"Such a nice place and parking usually available in structure. Convenient location to spend weekend in Little Italy and able to walk to most places. The bar is nice and staff have been friendly as well as helpful to point out discounts for partnering restaurants."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"No"

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

8/10 Good

"Amazing location! Heart of the Gaslamp! And only 2 blocks from main bus lines. Easy for non-locals to take the city bus from airport. Super basic room but had everything we needed. I read other reviews before we stayed so knew what to expect (loud at night) but the earplugs on the night stands still made me laugh! And we used them!! The front desk has limited hours but the staff was attentive and checked in over text messages so it felt like they were always available, even if we didn’t see them in the lobby."

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Cool building. Way too many messages and comms which I had to access through a third party vendor. That said, I didn't get my door code until after check-in time."

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! The room had a charming Parisian feel—compact and studio-style, but completely modern and spotlessly clean."

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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. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

12. Hotel Z

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. Gaslamp Hostel

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

16. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

The Neon Elm Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-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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