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Where to stay near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 24, 2026.

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a glass table with a floral arrangement, and a seating area with a lamp and chairs.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with bottles, and decorative fish on the wall.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end.

1. Hotel Arcata

Downtown, 0.3 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

"I was pleasantly surprised with the property and location. It is right on the Arcata plaza. It’s a very nice down town area with lots of shops and restaurants all in walking distance of the hotel. The hotel itself is charming and well kept. I felt very fortunate to have found the Hotel Arcata last minute at the start of the Labor Day weekend on my drive up the coast. The parking is free and easy. The breakfast is included and very simple. The room clean but a little noisy from the busy street...

Piroska

CNY837

CNY938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a number 2223 sign, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a patterned rug.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A breakfast bar with various pastries, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

2. Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay

9.1 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Kevin

CNY707

CNY792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a large California-themed wall art.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a desk with a computer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a brown patterned bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed black and white photographs.

A spacious room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a dining area, and a large mirror.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka

9.7 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Ismael

CNY587

CNY658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

11 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Jill

CNY1,020

CNY1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A Best Western hotel with a gas station, a caution clearance sign, and a speed limit sign.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

5. Best Western Arcata Inn

Valley West, 3.4 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Samantha

CNY858

CNY963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A heated outdoor pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by rocks and plants, and adjacent to a building with outdoor seating and a balcony.

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

A cozy outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling with exposed beams and string lights.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by cushioned chairs and a stone accent wall.

6. Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn

10.9 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Steven

CNY945

CNY1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a mural of a beach scene on the wall.

A lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a framed picture above the fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean through a mural, a hot tub, and a seating area with a potted plant.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

Valley West, 3.4 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Jayne

CNY982

CNY1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area with a handicapped parking space, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and various food display cases.

8. Comfort Inn Arcata - Humboldt Area

Valley West, 3.3 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Michelle

CNY817

CNY917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating Route 101.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a large window, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

9. The Snoozzz Inn

9.5 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Thurop

CNY634

CNY710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

A traditional room with a fireplace, a large Christmas tree, and classic furniture.

A lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a reception desk, and a sign for the Bristol Rose Cafe.

A grand hall with a large Christmas tree, elegant seating, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

10. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10.4 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Alice

CNY1,003

CNY1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

A reception desk with a large illuminated number '6' on the wall, a window with a view of parked cars, and a door to the left.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a clear sky with pink clouds.

A compact, modern room with a built-in desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

11. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast

12.1 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Irma

CNY610

CNY684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern outdoor lounge area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a fire feature.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A Tesla charging station in front of a building with stone and wooden accents, a sign for "Home 2 Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Eureka

12.2 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Christopher

CNY1,290

CNY1,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a large black and white waterfall painting on the wall behind it.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, cereal dispensers, and a variety of food containers.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A cozy room with a wooden paneled wall, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.4 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

angelinA

CNY592

CNY663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit dispensers, a sign reading 'GOOD MORNING,' and a 'FEELIN' FRESH THIS MORNING?' sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a door.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

12 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Hope

CNY933

CNY1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A historic building with a pink facade, white columns, and a distinctive tower.

A corner room with a large bay window, a round table with a tray, two red upholstered chairs, and a patterned rug.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and a large window with a stained glass view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a historic building, and a tapestry on the wall.

15. Pinc Lady Mansion

9.7 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Charles

CNY997

CNY1,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large clock and a wall-mounted display are visible.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a beige facade, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bench, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and artwork on the walls.

16. Comfort Inn Humboldt Bay

14.7 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Diana

CNY679

CNY762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered structure.

A hotel dining area with a counter, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, a coffee table, and a view through the glass doors.

A building with a sign reading "RAMADA" and a fountain in front.

17. Ramada by Wyndham Arcata

Valley West, 3.3 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

MARIA

CNY725

CNY812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool area with tiled flooring and lounge chairs in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

A residential area with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

18. Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

7.3 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Craig

CNY1,268

CNY1,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A canal with a bridge, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a pond with plants.

A pond with koi fish surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

A modern hotel lobby with patterned chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub and a pool.

19. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

13.9 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Keri

CNY907

CNY1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and weight plates.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the parking lot outside.

20. Red Lion Hotel Eureka

9.3 km from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Bryan

CNY742

CNY832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Arcata	8.2 Very good 921 reviews	View
Clarion Hotel By Humboldt Bay	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka	7.4 Good 911 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Best Western Arcata Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

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Arcata Plaza

8.2/10 (440 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Arcata Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

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Arcata Community Forest

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Arcata Community Forest in East Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Arcata Community Forest, you'll love Sequoia Park Garden and Mad River Beach County Park, both just a short drive away.

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Arcata Theatre Lounge

7.8/10 (78 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Theatre Lounge in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Playhouse is just a short walk away.

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Los Bagels

9.0/10 (109 reviews)

Downtown is home to Los Bagels, so why not stop by during your stay in Arcata. If you have fun at Los Bagels, you'll love Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, just a short walk away.

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Arcata Playhouse

7.6/10 (28 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arcata Playhouse in Downtown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Arcata Theatre Lounge is just a short walk away.

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Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs

8.2/10 (31 reviews)

If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Samoa Boulevard. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Cal Poly Humboldt State University

9.0/10 (402 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Arcata student life, check out Cal Poly Humboldt State University, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Arcata.

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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

8.4/10 (57 reviews)

Samoa Boulevard is home to Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, so why not stop by during your stay in Arcata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Guests enjoy staying at Hotel Arcata, which is a hotel close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Another highly rated hotel is Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, which is a short drive away.
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How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

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Can I find hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels offering refundable rates, but make sure to review the cancellation deadline before you book. To find those rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum that offer these rates are Blue Lake Casino & Hotel and Carter House Inns.

What are the best romantic hotels near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Red Lion Hotel Eureka offers an outdoor pool. It's a short 15-minute drive from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Another great option is Bear River Casino Resort, which is 40 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free continental breakfast at Hotel Arcata, which is steps from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Carter House Inns is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with bay views at Hotel Arcata, which is steps from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Also recommended is Carter House Inns, which has rooms with harbor or city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Blue Lake Casino & Hotel which offers a playground, children's meals, and an outdoor pool. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum is a short drive away.
Also consider Rodeway Inn Humboldt Bay - Redwood Area as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, which offers free valet parking. You'll be a short 11-minute drive from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Another property that offers free parking is Carter House Inns, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Blue Lake Casino & Hotel has an outdoor pool. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum is a short 11-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG.

What cheap motels can I book close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

To save on your stay near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, take a look at Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt, which offers parking and a snack bar/deli.
Another inexpensive motel nearby to consider is Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

After exploring the exhibits on display at Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, take in the nearby sights like Sequoia Park Zoo, Cal Poly Humboldt State University, and Arcata Plaza.
Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters, Sequoia Park Garden, and Carson Mansion are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Humboldt State University Natural History Museum?

Your pet companion can join you at Hotel Arcata, which is steps from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.
Carter House Inns is another pet-friendly option. The hotel provides food and water bowls.

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