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Featured Downtown San Diego Hotels

Palihotel San Diego
Palihotel San Diego
4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
"Beautifully finished property in the heart of Gaslamp district. Walked to Petco park which was essential to my visit. Roof top not to be missed, even on a cloudy gray day."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Palihotel San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,987 reviews)
"Surprised at the speed of the drain in the tub and in the bathroom sink, very very slow,"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,319 reviews)
"The room was lovely and we had a fantastic view of the bay. Only wish was that there would have been a place for a drink open later than 11:00."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,038 reviews)
"Great location. Very expensive. Had fun"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 out of 5
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,514 reviews)
"It’s nice that it’s next to shore…"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
4 out of 5
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,867 reviews)
"I didn't like that you had to wait like 15mns for the elevator to take us to our room, they have 6 and they move slow. Other than that they were ok."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
4 out of 5
601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
"Great for families with children"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,306 reviews)
"The lobby is beautiful, staff was helpful and friendly. Elevators are small. property is quiet which we loved, we were there for a show at the balboa theater and were able to walk. gaslamp is also within walking distance. cleanliness could be better. We had some dirty towels. you ciuld tell counters/ ..."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

The Sofia Hotel
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
San Diego
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,352 reviews)
"Location is great, there’s a nice park right across and then the harbor after that. Behind is the trolley station to take you anywhere"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1430 7th Ave, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
Great San Diego Stay
"Clean and comfortable room for my family. Walking distance to anywhere you want to go downtown. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown, an IHG Hotel
La Pensione Hotel
La Pensione Hotel
3 out of 5
606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"I liked the location. Staff responded well to my needs. Located in main area surrounded by restaurants"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

La Pensione Hotel
Pendry San Diego
Pendry San Diego
5 out of 5
550 J Street, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Spa was wonderful. Front Desk staff was amazing upon both checking in and out. Housekeeping was prompt and thorough every day."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Pendry San Diego
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Hotels in Downtown San Diego

San Diego is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Downtown San Diego. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Downtown San Diego has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Downtown San Diego hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of San Diego so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Downtown San Diego underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Downtown San Diego city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Downtown San Diego cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Downtown San Diego hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.