The Best Hotels in Downtown San Diego, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 896 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,135 reviews	View
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 2,852 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown San Diego

Find the best Downtown San Diego areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach.

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Top Downtown San Diego Hotel Reviews

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were courteous and professional."

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"We asked for daily housekeeping and think that’s totally reasonable for the price per night. Drinks and food are expensive. We went 1 block over to the CVS and bought bottled water and snacks. Restaurants nearby have great happy hour deals on food and drinks and they were better."

The Westin San Diego Bayview

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a pleasant stay thanks to the clean property, comfortable bed, and complimentary evening social hour with wine and appetizers. However, there were a few issues that impacted our experience. Our room keys were inconsistent throughout our stay, even after staff attempted to fix them. Housekeeping also came to clean our room before 9:00 a.m. each morning, which felt too early. In addition, housekeeping repeatedly left only three towels for a room with two guests. Since we each showered twice a day after long days of walking, having to call for a fourth towel every day was inconvenient. Our biggest concern was with the airport shuttle process. We arrived in the lobby at 1:00 p.m. for our scheduled 1:30 p.m. shuttle, as instructed by the luggage attendant. When the shuttle was delayed, he told us to remain in the lobby and said they would call us over when they were ready. At 1:40 p.m., we saw a van leave, and when we asked if it was our shuttle, he apologized and said they had forgotten us, suggesting we wait for the next one. It was frustrating because we had followed his instructions, yet the missed shuttle resulted from a communication breakdown. With improvements to housekeeping consistency, room key reliability, and shuttle coordination, this hotel would provide a much better guest experience."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Diego like?

Travellers love the Downtown San Diego neighbourhood for its popular zoo and top museums. Experience the best of Downtown San Diego with a visit to Petco Park, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown San Diego?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 777 Downtown San Diego hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Diego, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Downtown San Diego.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown San Diego?

Be sure to get some family photos at USS Midway Museum, Waterfront Park and Maritime Museum of San Diego while you're out sightseeing in Downtown San Diego. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Petco Park and Port of San Diego are some other places worth a visit. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include San Diego Zoo, Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach. While you're out sightseeing in San Diego, make sure that you visit other sights such as Marine Corps Recruit Depot or Lyceum Theatre.

How can I get around Downtown San Diego and the greater San Diego area?

If you want to see more of the city, Civic Center Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. To venture out of town, take a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot. Learn about your options for water transport at the port.

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Our top choices for Downtown San Diego hotels

1. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

2. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

3. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

4. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

5. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

7. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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

9. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10. The Sofia Hotel

11. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

13. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

15. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

16. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

17. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

19. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

20. Pendry San Diego

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Where to stay in Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Ocean Beach

Top Downtown San Diego Hotel Reviews

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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