Accommodations

NEH Summer Scholars have many options for housing in San Diego to fit all budget levels. However our popular downtown location makes finding inexpensive accommodations a challenge. To help with this, the museum has arranged for three housing options.

( $ ) 500 West Hotel. Our room block is for 11 twin bed rooms that hold 2 people and is on a first come, first served basis (22 beds.) Rooms are single sex only, and they have separate unattached bathrooms. (European style) Participants choosing this option will have their lodging deducted directly from the NEH Stipend for the full amount. This option is only available for NEH Summer Scholars and is reserved through the Maritime Museum.

Session I: The option is for 5 nights = $250.45 plus tax. Check in Sunday June 24, and Check out Friday June 29.

Session II: The option is for 4 nights $180 plus tax. Check in is Monday July 16 and check out is July 20. **If participants want they may sleep aboard one of our museum ships for free on Sunday night since the hotel is unavailable. Participants will need to bring their own bedding. Ship’s lodging is similar to camping. Call for more details.

The hotel’s ideally located in the heart of downtown San Diego, and is a 10 minute walk to the Maritime Museum. 24 hour front desk and event space to laundry facilities and high-speed wireless Internet access throughout our entirely non-smoking property. The Grand Central Café is the onsite restaurant. Other equally excellent eateries are within a short distance. The hotel is equipped with a full kitchen for use, coin laundry and computer station.

( $$ ) Individual rooms or doubles can be booked directly with the hotel. Participants can expect a room rate starting at $75/night. This accommodation choice needs to be booked directly with the hotel. This option is recommended for participants requiring their own private accommodations, additional length of stay in San Diego, or for participants traveling with others.
500 West Hotel - San Diego, California
500 West Broadway, San Diego, California (CA) 92101
Reservations: 619-231-4092
Hotel Inquiries: 619-234-5252
Fax: 619-234-5272
500 West HOTEL Reservations Link

( $$$-$$$$ ) Website Links to walking distance hotels with a special room rate. The current rates start at $90-$139/night. Participants will be directly dealing with the hotel and securing their own reservations. Click for nearby Hotels and Motels.

Public Transportation

The Museum is located at the downtown waterfront of the city center.  The County Center/Little Italy trolley station on the 'Blue Line' is only 2 blocks from the museum. Below are links to schedules and more information including bus service.

• Click Here to go to San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's website
• Click Here to go to downtown public transportation route map

Directions

Map and Directions to the Maritime Museum