The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Park in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Wai Kit

Rp962.172

Rp1.094.471 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Victor

Rp2.120.264

Rp2.996.410 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Victor

Rp4.009.050

Rp5.940.097 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a round table, vases, and a chandelier. There is a counter with a computer and a refrigerator in the background.

A blue bicycle parked on a tiled patio with a fountain and plants in the background.

An outdoor patio area with lounge chairs, a table, and an umbrella.

4. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Seth

Rp3.296.330

Rp3.625.963 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Seth

Rp789.256

Rp2.301.448 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Veronica Dangerfield

Rp3.011.242

Rp3.491.437 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

7. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

Rp3.191.204

Rp4.319.796 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Diego

Rp5.256.310

Rp7.071.479 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park

Crystal

Rp3.264.258

Rp4.590.474 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Amy

Rp2.648.978

Rp3.569.110 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

11. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Michael

Rp3.558.916

Rp4.126.385 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Karin

Rp2.128.554

Rp2.421.315 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

13. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Sarah

Rp2.499.268

Rp3.519.424 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

14. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Thomas Stanley

Rp3.171.604

Rp3.685.385 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

15. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

Rp2.102.524

Rp4.740.123 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a printer, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with patterned sofas, armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two patterned armchairs, a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a small kitchenette area.

16. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Patricia

Rp2.512.338

Rp2.887.807 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Vasiliy

Rp4.891.932

Rp5.669.539 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

18. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Heather

Rp3.035.630

Rp4.141.845 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

19. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Thomas Roy

Rp4.846.564

Rp6.464.932 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a patterned wall.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets containing various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a blue lounge chair, and decorative wooden panels.

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Phyllis

Rp2.659.158

Rp3.077.975 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 955 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 210 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 534 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	9.6 Exceptional 841 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 178 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and recently renovated. Everything was in excellent condition with new tech and tasteful interior design. Nespresso coffee maker made excellent coffee. Conveniently located within 15-20 minute walking distance to the coast, Rady Shell, and Gaslamp district."

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Nina and Diana were so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. We felt welcomed and taken care of upon arrival even Loren the bellman made us feel special and appreciated. Great Staff!"

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was really comfortable and clean. Anytime I needed anything I would call front desk and they’d pick up quickly, and I would receive the item (soap, toothepaste etc) in about 10min. I came for a conference and I’m glad I stayed here due to the convenient location (about 10min from airport) and it was a great place to unwind at the end of the long days. Would definitely stay here again, no complaints."

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with good air conditioning"

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel overall was great!! Walking distance to everything.. access to the ballpark which we utilized.. the pool was relaxing and the staff was very nice.. we did have an issue with the room and what looked like dried up dog poop left behind.. but the hotel took care of us.. I would definitely stay here again… worth the money"

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay. Walking distance to seaport which is a must see everytime we visit. the staff were so nice and helpful. The view was amazing and we will definitely stay again."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, great hotel"

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We had breakfast included in our stay but only used it one time because it was always a long wait. One time they told us they ran out of silverware. Not acceptable for a 5 star hotel"

Other attractions near Waterfront Park

A large sailing ship docked at a harbor with a clear blue sky and a cityscape in the background.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

9.0/10 (392 reviews)

This impressive collection of nine marine vessels includes sailing boats, ferries, submarines and yachts.

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An art gallery with various sculptures and paintings on display.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Star of India

Learn about the local history of San Diego when you take a trip to Star of India. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Wyndham San Diego Bayside

After visiting Wyndham San Diego Bayside, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Music Box

You can enjoy a show at Music Box during your trip to San Diego. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Firehouse Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Firehouse Museum in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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American Plaza

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at American Plaza, a lovely green space in San Diego. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterfront Park?

Waterfront Park is located in a welcoming area of San Diego known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 382 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Waterfront Park?

Adjacent to Waterfront Park, Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and The Sofia Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Waterfront Park?

Expedia has 382 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Waterfront Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterfront Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Waterfront Park.

What can I see and do near Waterfront Park?

Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Star of India and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, Lyceum Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

How can I get to Waterfront Park?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Waterfront Park is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at San Diego Santa Fe Depot. You can learn about your options for water transport at the port.

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Our top choices for Waterfront Park hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Crown City Inn

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Hotel Z

14. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

15. The Artifact Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

19. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Other attractions near Waterfront Park

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Star of India

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Music Box

Firehouse Museum

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

American Plaza

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