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San Diego Downtown Lodge

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

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Explore the Historic Heart of San Diego on a scenic city tour.
Corridors lead to comfortable rooms with access to outdoor spaces.
Stylish two-story building with a flat roof and red awning, featuring a covered entrance with a glass door.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and framed picture on the wall.
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Run of the House

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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92101, CA, San Diego, 1345 10th Avenue

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

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 a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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 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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 1009 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

10/10

Wish they had more parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Served the purpose we needed and was close to Gaslamp, Little Italy and Airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

Absolute dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10

Never stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Accomodating and kind staff, safe surrounding, clean and fresh unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

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

8/10

Overall the property was good and the staff was very kind and helpful. I chose this location because of proximity to where I needed to be during my 4 day stay in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

Usually, I appreciate a couple nights stay at any hotel in San Diego, although I am homeless? However, I don't like inconvience by being a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Staff is friendly. Room was clean but dusty in some areas like air conditioning. The curtains were very dirty with spots of food. Very limited parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Stay away from this hotel…it is A SCAM..Pictures and description are not accurate…the hotel is located in an unsafe area right next to the expressway…room was filthy and appliances were broken.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10

Basic hotel. Convenient to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Not overall a bad property for price. BE CAREFUL IN THE SHOWER, not only did I fall but my significant other fell in the shower due how to slippery the tub is. Definitely needs a grip matt or something before an injury occurs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

All in all it was a good place for the price. The gentleman at the fron desk was friendly. Microwave was broken and it smelt a bit musty. I'm paranoid about every hotel i sleep in so i generally bring sanatizing spray and pillow cases.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

The staff was very nice and accommodating but location not the best. Very noisy during the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

It’s like a motel 6. It wasn’t the cleanest. They definitely looks way better in the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Fake advertising Not what the page shows and small parking They still ask for more deposit even though rooms been fully paid for booking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Do not book here! These photos are so out of date. It looks nothing like the pictures. The room was absolutely disgusting and we couldn’t even get a refund to go somewhere else. There was hair everywhere, the floors were sticky and it’s so run down. There were holes in our sheets and blankets. When asked to get fresh sheets and towels, the said “well housekeeping left so I can’t do anything”. Ruined our weekend getaway. We felt so gross even after showering in the morning. This place will be getting reported to the health department. Not to mention the blood stain we found on the curtains. I think we would’ve been better off sleeping at the homeless encampment next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Room smelly toweks used too old and thin, not clean. Deposit supposed to be on hold and pending by other hotels then can cancle the transaction so you dont need to pay a few, but this hotel first charged your credit card first then refund so you have to lost the two times covertion rate charged by the bank. The area is not walk in distance to good location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10

Scam. Its horrible no parking, small, it smelled like mold, no ice machine, you can hear everything through the walls. Never staying again dont recommend. Oh there is a creepy door thats locked in the room instayed in, on the side a little foom with tiny windows supposably storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10

1 Star – Would Not Recommend I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at the Downtown San Diego Lodge was disappointing on multiple levels. The room felt extremely outdated and not well maintained — stained carpet, peeling paint, and a musty odor that hit as soon as we walked in. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sheets didn’t feel very clean. Noise was another major issue. Being downtown, I expected some city noise, but this was next-level — loud traffic, people yelling outside all night, and paper-thin walls that offered zero sound insulation. The biggest red flag was the general feeling of lack of security. The parking lot was sketchy, and there didn’t seem to be any real staff presence after hours. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my belongings in the room. Location is about the only decent thing — you can walk to a lot of nearby restaurants and bars — but for the price, there are definitely better and safer options in San Diego. Definitely wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10

As soon as we got to the parking lot we noticed so many homeless people camping next to the hotel, the hotel looked run down and old. We walked through the hallway to get to our room , the carpet on the hallway was extremely filthy , we walked inside the room and it was a disappointment, the bathroom smelled like humid, the room was dusty and there was big roaches outside our door. We got catfished with the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

It was hard to find the hotel and the parking was not very spacious. The room looker clean but the bathroom was not cleaner very well there was still hair in the shower. Couldnt use the bathtub really because they didnt have a stopper for the water. I tried to ask for more towels but had to wait until after 8am for when the cleaning ladies arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025