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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Port of San Diego

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Reception
Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
At Balboa Park Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Port of San Diego and Petco Park. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio Suite

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 12 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harumama Noodles and Buns - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

At Balboa Park Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Port of San Diego and Petco Park. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 6 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Balboa Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balboa Park Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Balboa Park Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What's the area around Balboa Park Hotel like?

Balboa Park Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 10 minutes' walk from San Diego Civic Theatre.

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Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Bathroom
Parking
Bed
Building
Location
Downtown
Shower
Air conditioning

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel

This place is great! It was what we needed to be be close to sites and have cycling access to San Diego at large. Affordable, super clean, and kind people.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay!

Perfect stay! Contactless check in and out. Super clean, comfy bed, big shower. Very conveniently located, great price!
Tara D, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fair for what you pay

The room was very small. No parking for customers. It was scary to leaymy car on the main street since we saw homeless people around the streets.
Patricia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

There was a smell in the room and it would not go away with anything. The lady came to check it out but the smell did not go away.
Maria Alondra, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Medicore

The bed was flat and the person that was cleaning up the room just barged in and the check out time was 10 but my itenerary said 11..so
Henry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect and great location for a quick day trip
Edin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay!
RACHAEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay

The hotel was amazing! The atmosphere was unreal and the staff treated us with such kindness.
jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute, convenient place to stay!
Kyler, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was quite small however only went there to sleep. For the price I thought great value and everything was within walking distance.
Glen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for our travels around the Balboa park area. Had everything we needed plus some.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to cruise line, airport and downtown.
JULIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing! Room was perfect and roomy!
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in San Diego

Great location and nice room in San Diego. Easy check in process
Anthony, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Guy at the front desk was awesome, super quiet place
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Balboa is lovely. The staff is very friendly and kind. Our unit was clean and comfortable. If in San Diego for a baseball game, the hotel is a safe and colourful 30 minute stroll from the stadium.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty good hotel
Vial Emerson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was perfect for my quick trip to San Diego. Felt safe in the building and friendly staff.
Rosalva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great find!

The Balboa Park Hotel was such a great find! Great location, walking distance to Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Zoo. Clean and comfortable room and friendly staff! I highly recommend!
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel very unique atmosphere rooms were great
Angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not easy to find, but quaint and lovely
Gail, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very nice and cool place to stay. Good.service and good beds. Unfortunately never got my deposit back!
Nadine, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
Karin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and cozy.
Luis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room has good facilities. Very clean and comfortable.
pinki, 1-night trip