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 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

20 Oct - 21 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.

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

Donavin

SAR 437

SAR 620 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jessica

SAR 242

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Jeremy

SAR 811

SAR 1,253 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

katie

SAR 1,025

SAR 1,178 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

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

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.

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

7. Westgate Hotel

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Arlet

SAR 556

SAR 776 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

Halil

SAR 1,108

SAR 1,490 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

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

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Shari

SAR 1,070

SAR 1,410 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

10. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Karin

SAR 349

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

SAR 577

SAR 800 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

13. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Chris

SAR 399

SAR 944 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

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

14. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Bonnie

SAR 634

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

East Village, 2.4 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Steven

SAR 643

SAR 876 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

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

16. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.6 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Ross

SAR 577

SAR 774 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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 1,066

SAR 1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Troy

SAR 657

SAR 762 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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 507

SAR 576 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a small seating area.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets containing various food items and beverages.

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 sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.2 km from San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Phyllis

SAR 560

SAR 648 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 969 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 197 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 542 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,066 reviews	View

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really loved the staff and how historic the Sofia Hotel is. However, it could use an update (while still maintaining its integrity)."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great hotel! The staff were lovely, kind, and very helpful. Great location also. Lots of restaurants near and activities to do near by. Would definitely recommend staying here!"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed the hotel. Great location close to little Italy. Was provided an excellent room as it was for a special event by Litssky. Large comfortable room. Will definitely book again."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I’ll be back"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"would stay there again"

Ash&9th

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and location was excellent."

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is the perfect spot. Just off the freeway and about 15 minute walk from Little Italy. The hotel is super secure by requiring keycard access thru doors and elevators. The staff is amazing, extremely friendly. Coffee is superb and it’s available 24/7. The views from their sitting areas are enjoyable. The only thing I wish they could do differently, is that they would turn on the AC. The lobby area was always hot and they kept the doors open in 90 degree + weather. The hallways were also hot and stuffy. Also, we were not aware that their pool was under construction until we arrived."

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"Not a bad hotel, the area around it is iffy, but that’s to be expected since it’s Hillcrest. The hotel doesn’t have anywhere to park your car out front to check in real quick so be prepared to park a little ways away to check in then park your car in its garage. Also if you have a truck or big car in general don’t even think about parking your car in the garage because good luck if you choose to. All in all though it ain’t a bad hotel for the price."

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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.

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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. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

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

11. Gaslamp Hostel

12. Hotel Z

13. The Artifact Inn

14. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

16. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Top San Diego Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

The Neon Elm Hotel

Ash&9th

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart 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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