Hotels in Downtown, San Diego

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Downtown - San Diego, CA, United States
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Popular hotels in Downtown, San Diego

Discover well-known properties in Downtown that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 794 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on March 28, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Downtown is $289/night.
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150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States
The Sofia Hotel offers modern accommodation in San Diego and is a short stroll from Santa Fe Depot Station. This chic hotel is set in the heart of the city.
7.4
Good
676 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
550 J Street, San Diego, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the centre of the city, this 5-star hotel makes for an ideal base in San Diego. It also offers an outdoor pool, a sauna and a Jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
324 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
435 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an ideal base in San Diego. Surrounded by local bars and restaurants, it is a short stroll from Convention Center San Diego Trolley Station.
8.3
Excellent
371 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
Just 10 minutes' walk from Santa Fe Depot Station, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown has an accessible location, making it an ideal place to stay when in San Diego. It is conveniently located in the city centre.
Pool
8.3
Excellent
1071 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA, United States
Strategically located in the middle of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an excellent base in San Diego. It also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, a rooftop terrace and valet parking.
Free Wi-Fi
5.9
Okay
2070 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
555 West Ash Street, San Diego, CA, United States
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn provides luxury accommodation in San Diego and is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Fe Depot Station. It is conveniently located in the city centre.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
1221 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
401 West Ash Street, San Diego, CA, United States
Within a 70-minute car ride of La Crosse Municipal Airport, Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown Curio Collection By Hilton offers a Jacuzzi, a sauna, an outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, meeting rooms and a designated smoking area.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
354 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
660 K Street, San Diego, CA, United States
Providing an in-house night club and a beauty centre, San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is situated in San Diego and boasts 4-star accommodation. This stylish hotel is set in the heart of the city.
7.8
Good
756 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
1430 7th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
Strategically located in the heart of the city, this 3-star hotel makes for an ideal base in San Diego. It also provides a beauty centre, a free shuttle service and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
1250 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States
Centrally situated, The US Grant a Luxury Collection Hotel San Diego allows for easy access to San Diego's best tourist attractions. It offers 5-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
134 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Downtown

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Downtown. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Downtown:$289/night
Cheapest price found:$45/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$210 - $382
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$223 - $265
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Downtown, San Diego hotels

Browse through properties in Downtown that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 794 properties in Downtown and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Some of the best Downtown hotel options as decided by our users. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
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831 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$171
Avg. per night
2137 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$232
Avg. per night
1 Market Place, San Diego, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$277
Avg. per night
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
0.6 mi from city centre
$287
Avg. per night
401 K Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
$276
Avg. per night
1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
$227
Avg. per night
2137 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$189
Avg. per night
606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$150
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Downtown, San Diego

Discover affordable stays in Downtown that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Downtown can be found for as low as $41 per night. There is currently one property in Downtown that can be booked for this price. Lucky D's Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Downtown. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Downtown we've come across for the dates selected. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
2353 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$89
Avg. per night
1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night
1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
Avg. per night
833 Ash Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
660 G Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$138
Avg. per night
1110 A Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
$149
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Downtown

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Downtown to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Downtown at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Downtown categorized by hotel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
1531 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
2353 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
150 West Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States
555 West Ash Street, San Diego, CA, United States
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA, United States

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Other accommodations in Downtown

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Downtown. There are 794 hotels in Downtown and price data was last updated on March 28, 2024. The average price for a stay in Downtown is $289/night.
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542 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$46
Avg. per night
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$41
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Downtown

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Downtown to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on March 28, 2024.
Navigate to the areas in Downtown you plan to visit to find hotels that are close by. You can find more information on a particular hotel within the map by clicking on its name.

About Downtown

Established in 1850, Downtown San Diego thrives as the city’s business, cultural and financial centre, and is also the place to go for eclectic entertainment, boutique shopping and diverse dining. Numerous hotels line the downtown area, perching perfectly near San Diego Bay, Balboa Park and the San Diego International Airport.

Tourists mix with locals in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, widely known as Downtown San Diego’s favourite gathering spot for nightlife, gastro pubs and live music. The boardwalk along the Embarcadero at San Diego Bay beckons with a lively waterfront and aquatic treasures such as the Star of India, the USS Midway Museum and the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Seaport Village bustles with more than 50 shops and eateries, as well as a hand-carved 1895 carousel, free outdoor concerts and a resident caricature artist.

Interstate 5, the main California roadway, slices through San Diego above the downtown area, with exits for reaching the primary thoroughfares of Broadway and Market Streets, Pacific Highway, Park Avenue and Harbor Drive. A generous public transportation system crisscrosses the neighbourhoods and includes the Coaster commuter train, the Amtrak rail system and the San Diego Trolley connecting east and south county communities with Downtown. Many of the districts are bike and pedestrian-friendly, particularly the Gaslamp Quarter and the boardwalk area along the bay.

San Diego’s earliest known inhabitants were the Kumeyaay people, dating as far back as 9000 years. Spanish colonisation gave rise to what are now San Diego’s most prominent listings on the National Register of Historic Places. Nestled within the Downtown area, these include the entire Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa and Spreckels Theatres, and both the Star of India and Berkeley historic ships berthed at B Street pier.

Facts about staying in Downtown, San Diego

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Downtown to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 28, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Downtown?

    3,268 reviews rated Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego with an average score of 8.6/10. It may also be worth looking into the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, which received a rating of 8.5/10 from 1,265 reviews. Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter could also be a good option, with a score of 8.3/10 from 1,595 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Gaslamp Quarter?

    Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a popular hotel near Gaslamp Quarter that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.6 across 3,268 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Downtown near San Diego Convention Center?

    The most popular hotel near San Diego Convention Center is Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, with 3,268 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.6/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Mission Beach?

    1,304 HotelsCombined reviews of Paradise Point Resort & Spa score it 8.1/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Mission Beach.

  • How much do hotels in Downtown cost?

    Downtown hotels have an average price of $52/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Downtown?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Downtown starting from $30 per night in the last 3 days.

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