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Our top choices for Waterfront Park hotels

Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Ayden

￥11,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥24,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

￥28,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

4. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Mondi

￥25,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

5. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Colleen

￥36,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Efrain

￥33,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Mabel

￥34,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Jack P Williams,

￥29,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Brandy

￥36,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

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

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Janie

￥35,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

11. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Eric Michael

￥49,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥19,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

13. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Matthew

￥66,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Tirthankar

￥27,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥38,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

16. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Liam

￥21,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Traci

￥43,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Randi

￥50,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Thalia

￥26,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Katarzyna

￥26,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 911 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 799 reviews	View
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was great and I had no complains but the only thing that I could recommend is for the hotel to get outlets or stands with USB connection for phones and other devices. I will like to add that the location of the hotel was great if you wanted to go to gas lamp district right outside. Just location itself I would stay here again."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"The hotel is great, very close to Little Italy, the staff was amazing, and the hotel is across the street from a nice dog park. The only issue we had was the parking. We drove a large SUV and the ramps in the garage and spaces were very small. Parking was VERY challenging."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! We stayed there for three nights and it had everything that you could ask for. Nice pool area, a Starbucks inside the hotel, multiple stores where you could buy snacks and other items, a gym, good restaurant options and most importantly, the hotel was clean, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. My only concern that I would call out is the parking situation but it’s very manageable. The parking is going to be at least a 5 minute walk from the main entrance/lobby but again it’s manageable. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from Petco park and right next to the San Diego convention center. Would definitely stay in the hotel again."

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"MY, stay at the hotel was fabulous. The check-in was very smooth. The front desk was very polite and my room was very clean with a very comfortable bed. It had excellent amenities and I would recommend staying at this hotel to anybody looking for a very nice hotel with excellent amenities with an amazing staff."

Other attractions near Waterfront Park

A tall ship named STAR OF INDIA docked in a harbor with a city skyline 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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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, check out the 347 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy and The Sofia Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Waterfront Park?

Expedia has 347 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Waterfront Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterfront Park?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Waterfront Park, click here.

What can I see and do near Waterfront Park?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Whaley House Museum, and Star of India are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

How can I get to Waterfront Park?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Waterfront Park is a breeze. 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 options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for Waterfront Park hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4. Crown City Inn

5. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

6. Hotel Z

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

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

11. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Pendry San Diego

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

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

16. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

18. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

19. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Other attractions near Waterfront Park

Maritime Museum of San Diego

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