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Where to stay near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum on Hotels.com. These hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 1, 2026.

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a comfortable armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.4 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

"The Garden Street Inn is absolutely adorable! Such a charming, beautiful little inn with so much character, and the location is fantastic. It was the perfect place to stay in San Luis Obispo. What really made our stay, though, was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful and made us feel so well taken care of. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests, which made the whole experience feel extra special. The inn itself is so cute and unique — it has that cozy,...

staci

CNY748

CNY849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

2. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Anonymous traveler

CNY530

CNY601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large potted plant.

A spacious restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and a brick wall.

A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden shelving, and a variety of products on display.

A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by greenery.

3. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 0.2 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

maja

CNY1,824

CNY2,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with green sofas, a fireplace, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, wooden benches, and tables with chairs. There are string lights overhead and a fire feature in the center.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large seating area, a hanging chair, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel with a white facade, a sign reading "The Ritz-Carlton," and a view of green hills in the background.

4. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.8 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Megan

CNY709

CNY807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story motel with a sign reading "Mission Inn" and a parking lot with directional arrows.

A spacious interior with a large window, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

5. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Joanne

CNY527

CNY675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and potted plants.

A Sloth Inn sign with a stone pillar and blue bollards, a parking lot with cars, and a building with a grey awning.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a window, and a display rack.

A sign for the SLO Inn with a stone base and blue background.

6. Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Foothill, 0.8 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Robert

CNY398

CNY452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

7. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

1.5 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Andrew

CNY735

CNY1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

8. Madonna Inn

1.5 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Judy

CNY999

CNY1,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

9. Apple Farm

2 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Linda

CNY599

CNY757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

2.3 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Rodney

CNY808

CNY919 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with white paneled walls, a large window, two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a hanging black beaded decoration.

A sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

11. San Luis Creek Lodge

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

"For a solo traveler visiting SLO for 2 nights, this lodge was a perfect 10! The room was comfortable, modern, and well-designed. This property exceeded my expectations in every way, and I will return for sure. Excellent location in a very walkable city, and just a 20 minute drive from Morro Bay for a beautiful walk along the wild Pacific coastline. The staff were super courteous, check-in/out was a breeze, and the breakfast was perfect (hot coffee delivered to your door with pastries, c’mon...

Courtenay

CNY999

CNY1,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

1.8 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

JENNA

CNY944

CNY1,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.6 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Lorenzo

CNY1,046

CNY1,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a minimalist interior design.

A balcony with a table and chair, overlooking a lush garden and distant mountains.

A sign for La Cuesta Inn indicating a vacancy.

14. La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

2 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

LINDA

CNY718

CNY815 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel with a sign reading "Peach Tree Inn" and a mountain backdrop.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall with artwork, and large windows.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a bookshelf filled with books.

15. Peach Tree Inn

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Gary

CNY634

CNY819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

16. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

1.9 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Alex

CNY423

CNY560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.

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

A pathway leading to the Botanical Garden entrance with a pergola overhead and a small building in the distance.

A white building with a tiled roof and a number '1772' on the facade.

17. University Inn

1.7 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Cathleen

CNY322

CNY556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A bathroom with a white door, a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a hairdryer.

A motel with a modern design, featuring a wooden facade and a black door.

18. Sunbeam Motel

1.6 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Isabella

CNY530

CNY601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a parking area.

A spacious dining area with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

19. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Cristiane

CNY849

CNY966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with seating, a bar, and a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large chandeliers, and a bar/lounge in the background.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2.6 km from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

ruben

CNY1,221

CNY1,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 860 reviews	View
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo	9.0 Wonderful 1,369 reviews	View
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 500 reviews	View
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Other landmarks near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

A red brick building with stone trim and large windows.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

10.0/10 (1 review)

History Center of San Luis Obispo County is just one of the attractions in Downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture San Luis Obispo has to offer, head to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Bubblegum Alley, and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

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A small building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a fence.

Mission Plaza

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Mission Plaza— just one of the monuments in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A dense collection of colorful mushrooms and fungi.

Bubblegum Alley

8.0/10 (1,204 reviews)

Downtown San Luis Obispo is home to Bubblegum Alley, so why not stop by during your stay in San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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A church sign with a Mass schedule and a Sacrament of Reconciliation notice.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

9.0/10 (1,335 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa— just one of the monuments in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Ah Louis Store

7.8/10 (70 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Ah Louis Store in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in San Luis Obispo, you can easily walk to History Center of San Luis Obispo County or San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.

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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is just one of the attractions in Downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture San Luis Obispo has to offer, head to Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market in Downtown San Luis Obispo and take in the atmosphere.

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Emerson Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Emerson Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

Guests enjoy staying at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, which is a hotel close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Another highly rated hotel is Granada Hotel & Bistro, which is just steps away.
In fact, you'll have plenty of options to choose from with 2,548 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

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What cheap hotels are close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is a reasonably-priced hotel near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and offers a free buffet breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and free parking.
A second low-cost choice is Mission Inn San Luis Obispo, which is a short drive away.

Can I find hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection and Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel are highly rated hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

If you are looking for a romantic stay, HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. It's steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Hotel San Luis Obispo is another great choice, and it's just steps away.

What are the best hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum with free breakfast?

Begin your day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, which is steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Petit Soleil is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located 17 minutes away on foot.

Which hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city or garden views at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, which is steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Another great choice nearby is Granada Hotel & Bistro, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at Madonna Inn which offers children's meals, an outdoor pool, and 2 hot tubs. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum is a short drive away.
Another great option for your family's trip is Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo.

What are the best luxury hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo, which is steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. This hotel features 2 restaurants including Ox and Anchor, and offers an outdoor pool.
Another luxe option is Hotel Cheval, which is 37 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Another property that offers free parking is Petit Soleil, which is 17 minutes away on foot.

What are the best hotels near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection has an outdoor pool. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Hotel San Luis Obispo.

What cheap motels can I book close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

To stay economically near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, you can book Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Another affordable motel to consider is Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

You can check out sights near San Luis Obispo Children's Museum like California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Avila Hot Springs, and Avila Beach Golf Resort.
Other places in the area are Avila Beach, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market, and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum?

Bring your furry friend to HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, which is steps from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.
Hotel San Luis Obispo is a second pet-friendly option. The hotel offers animal guests food and water bowls.

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