San Diego Downtown Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to San Diego City College

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View from property
Lake
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Run of the House

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Hotel near San Diego City College
Located close to Copley Symphony Hall and Petco Park, San Diego Downtown Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at San Diego Downtown Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.62 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Downtown Lodge Motel
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel
San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego Downtown Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 27.62 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Diego Downtown Lodge on Feb 24, 2025 start from CA $97.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Diego Downtown Lodge located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of San Diego City College and Copley Symphony Hall. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). City College Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.

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San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 1003 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mareo

Liked: Amenities
The location of the Hotel was good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Great location

2/10 Terrible

Gabriella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend. Very noisy, and felt unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

willie

Perfect budget motel for work. No frills it is all about a cheap nights stay with good wifi. Central to the San Diego area. Drive in drive out. Price price price. Not a luxury in motel not a casual hotel. But if your needing a place on budget and central to San Diego downtown and close to everything not a bad place. But it is in proximity to the homeless but I would stay there again for work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARISA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty floors, heater and TV were an issue
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location motel needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Whitney

The location is great close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fausto

homeless people around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

The rooms were very nice and clean. I liked how cool it looked inside like homie. The only thing is the view of the homeless outside but besides that it was nice. They had lots of tv channel options. Will stay here every time i come visit from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
At least it is as cheap
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unsafe area, rooms smelt, linen not clean, no water available, rooms very dirty, linen and cushions torn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

LESLEY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

I had I great stay at this hotel and would stay again. The only one thing I didn’t enjoy was a much noise the ac made other than that it was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Excelent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting dirty , roaches bugs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I slept on top of the blankets as the bathroom lights flickered like something out of a horror movie.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Homeless all around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco david

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lots of homeless encampments around motel. Staff was great, but the hotel definitely needs a full remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Josue

Beds were comfortable. Very few parking and the parking spaces too small. Spiders on the ceiling(4), Hair from people that stay there before in the tub and sink, and also dirty splash’s mirror. The microwave and fridge were nasty in the inside!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

It’s a very old building, however inside the room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty upon entering, staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Wheelchair
It needs a wheelchair ramp for wheelchair access my wife use's a walker and had to climb stairs up and down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great experience, the inside was nice but just the door to get in was 0/10 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0