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Downtown San Diego Travel Info

Location	San Diego, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods	Central San Diego, Mission Valley West and Midway District
Number of hotels	571
Known landmarks	San Diego Zoo, San Diego Air and Space Museum and San Diego Civic Theatre
Hotels with bars	The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter, Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton and InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Known for	Gift and craft shops, dining and nightlife

Price trends for hotels in Downtown San Diego

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
December	July	CA $322	CA $368

Month	Price
January	CA $260
February	CA $260
March	CA $286
April	CA $317
May	CA $324
June	CA $322
July	CA $368
August	CA $321
September	CA $332
October	CA $337
November	CA $287
December	CA $248

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Downtown San Diego. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown San Diego like?

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

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown San Diego?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego is a highly ranked property in Downtown San Diego. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Petco Park, and it offers concierge services and comfy beds. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Stay Classy Hostel and Pendry San Diego.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown San Diego?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 579 Downtown San Diego hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown San Diego.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown San Diego?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown San Diego, click here.

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 neighborhood, Petco Park and Balboa Park are some other places worth a visit. San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are some favorite places to visit in the area around Downtown San Diego. While you're out sightseeing in San Diego, be sure to visit other sights like Lyceum Theatre or Sculpture Garden.

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 transportation at the port.