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Featured Downtown San Diego Hotels

Palihotel San Diego
Palihotel San Diego
3 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Petco Park and Balboa Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"Hotel was really nice. Has the original elevator from 1912 but it got modern tech too so it’s safe. Other reviews said the rooms where too small but they were perfect looks just like the picture. Says 190sqft so. We only used the room to sleep so it’s perfectly fine. The roof top bar just opened ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

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 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,624 reviews)
"It was really nice ocean view"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,444 reviews)
"The self-parking wasn’t working over the weekend we stayed, so it was a hassle. Because of that the hotel charged self-parking for the whole stay instead of just the weekend when we had a vehicle. After my review, they did take off the charges the bill."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

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 pool and the spacious rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,809 reviews)
"great location, clean facilities."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Omni San Diego Hotel
Omni San Diego Hotel
4 out of 5
675 L St, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,939 reviews)
Exceptional hotel experience!
"Our Omni stay was very pleasant. The staff was especially accommodating and friendly. The beds were comfortable. We had easy access to everything Downtown including the San Diego Convention Center steps which we used multiple times for our cardio workout."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Omni San Diego Hotel
The Westin San Diego Bayview
The Westin San Diego Bayview
4 out of 5
1051 Columbia street, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Always an amazing stay!"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

The Westin San Diego Bayview
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 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the bar and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,924 reviews)
Great location
"Great location and walkable to most of downtown San Diego"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 out of 5
1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Very clean, nice sized room. I could hear the TV in the room next to me a bit too much. Comfortable bed, shower was clean and good water temperature and pressure."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

The Bristol Hotel San Diego
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
901 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location overlooking the water, especially the pool area. Fantastic rooftop restaurant and bar, Seneca. Rooms were pristine and relaxing."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
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 a full-service spa, WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the overall value and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,170 reviews)
"Very comfy and cozy hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

The Sofia 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 property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Really loved the ambience from this hotel. Very swanky! Everything is in walking distance and love that they have a lot of dining options."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023

Pendry 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 property condition in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,391 reviews)
"The one restaurant was not great, and there was very little else available."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
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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.