The Best Hotels Closest to Casa de Balboa in San Diego for 2026

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

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

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, 2.2 km from Casa de Balboa

Andrew

￥8,532

￥9,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.2 km from Casa de Balboa

Donavin

￥18,159

￥25,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

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

2.2 km from Casa de Balboa

Jeremy

￥34,128

￥52,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

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

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.

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.1 km from Casa de Balboa

Jessica

￥9,467

￥23,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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.

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.7 km from Casa de Balboa

Veronica Dangerfield

￥29,388

￥34,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.7 km from Casa de Balboa

katie

￥43,134

￥49,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

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

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

7. Westgate Hotel

2.1 km from Casa de Balboa

Arlet

￥22,117

￥31,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from Casa de Balboa

Halil

￥46,610

￥62,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Casa de Balboa

Shari

￥45,013

￥59,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.6 km from Casa de Balboa

Bonnie

￥26,702

￥31,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 counter with various kitchen tools.

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

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".

11. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Casa de Balboa

Karin

￥15,254

￥17,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from Casa de Balboa

Tamara

￥31,442

￥36,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

13. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.2 km from Casa de Balboa

Chris

￥16,780

￥39,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

14. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Casa de Balboa

Tiffany

￥19,607

￥28,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

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

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

East Village, 2.4 km from Casa de Balboa

Steven

￥27,078

￥36,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.7 km from Casa de Balboa

Vasiliy

￥44,880

￥52,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

17. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.6 km from Casa de Balboa

Ross

￥24,292

￥32,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Casa de Balboa

Troy

￥27,671

￥32,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a small seating area.

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

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

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

19. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.2 km from Casa de Balboa

Phyllis

￥23,959

￥27,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A dimly lit bar area with a brick wall, a curved staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mozy" and a visible entrance.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a table, and a stack of wooden blocks.

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from Casa de Balboa

Samantha

￥22,697

￥27,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Top Casa de Balboa Hotel Reviews

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff was very responsive and helpful. Nice to have a kitchen (though you need to remember to get oil, condiments, etc). Some pans, utensils, cups, and dishes available. Microwave and full fridge super convenient to have! Outdoor activity area was nice. Area surrounding hotel was a little sketchy but we parked on the street without issues. Biggest downside was the noise—planes overhead and more sirens than I’m used too (not sure of its bc hotel is located near freeway or the general area itself)."

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really loved the staff and how historic the Sofia Hotel is. However, it could use an update (while still maintaining its integrity)."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"Really enjoyed the hotel. Great location close to little Italy. Was provided an excellent room as it was for a special event by Litssky. Large comfortable room. Will definitely book again."

Ash&9th

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and location was excellent."

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is the perfect spot. Just off the freeway and about 15 minute walk from Little Italy. The hotel is super secure by requiring keycard access thru doors and elevators. The staff is amazing, extremely friendly. Coffee is superb and it’s available 24/7. The views from their sitting areas are enjoyable. The only thing I wish they could do differently, is that they would turn on the AC. The lobby area was always hot and they kept the doors open in 90 degree + weather. The hallways were also hot and stuffy. Also, we were not aware that their pool was under construction until we arrived."

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

8/10 Good

"Not a bad hotel, the area around it is iffy, but that’s to be expected since it’s Hillcrest. The hotel doesn’t have anywhere to park your car out front to check in real quick so be prepared to park a little ways away to check in then park your car in its garage. Also if you have a truck or big car in general don’t even think about parking your car in the garage because good luck if you choose to. All in all though it ain’t a bad hotel for the price."

Other attractions near Casa de Balboa

A detailed model of a town with a church, train tracks, and a bridge.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at San Diego Model Railroad Museum in San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

Museum of Photographic Arts

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

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A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, palm trees, and a large building with a dome.

Botanical Building

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

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Fleet Science Center

Discover science through exhibits that will delight the entire family. Watch an IMAX film at San Diego’s museum and planetarium.

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A museum interior with classical paintings, a central bench, and a pink wall.

Timken Museum of Art

View a priceless collection of masterpieces from Europe, the U.S. and Russia in this gorgeous community museum, known as San Diego’s jewel box of art.

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A grand architectural structure with ornate columns and a large arched entrance.

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

You can enjoy a show at Spreckels Organ Pavilion during your trip to San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

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The entrance to the Natural History Museum with a grand staircase leading up to the doors.

San Diego Natural History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

From ancient artifacts to rare gemstones to stunning artwork, learn about the natural world, past and present, in Balboa Park’s exceptional museum.

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House of Hospitality

House of Hospitality is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's the natural setting or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Casa de Balboa?

Casa de Balboa is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 115 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Casa de Balboa?

Ash&9th is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Casa de Balboa. Another good choice is The Neon Elm Hotel, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Casa de Balboa?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Casa de Balboa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Casa de Balboa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Casa de Balboa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Casa de Balboa?

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What can I see and do near Casa de Balboa?

Study the collections at San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum, or Maritime Museum of San Diego. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and California Tower are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre, and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

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Our top choices for Casa de Balboa hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

11. Gaslamp Hostel

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

13. The Artifact Inn

14. Hotel Z

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

17. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

19. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

20. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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Top Casa de Balboa Hotel Reviews

The Neon Elm Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Ash&9th

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Other attractions near Casa de Balboa

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Museum of Photographic Arts

Botanical Building

Fleet Science Center

Timken Museum of Art

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

San Diego Natural History Museum

House of Hospitality

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