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Our top choices for San Diego Zoo hotels

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

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Beautiful fully appointed rooms and excellent location."
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥17,871
￥25,551 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality
2.0 star property
East Village, 2.6 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"I love how close it was to the night life in Gaslamp!"
United States
julian
The price is ￥6,862
￥20,274 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality
Exterior

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,084 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay, and it was conveniently located near the San Diego Zoo and downtown San Diego! My only minor complaint would be going up the parking structure!"
United States
Jocelyn
The price is ￥25,520
￥29,589 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
East Village, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (854 reviews)
"Clean, secure, easy to stay, good location"
United States
Travis
The price is ￥9,093
￥10,344 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Stay Classy Hostel
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
2.3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,658 reviews)
"This is a must stay place in San Diego"
United States
Kristi
The price is ￥39,554
￥45,465 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
1.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,617 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Paola
The price is ￥20,119
￥23,326 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Rooftop terrace

The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton
4.0 star property
East Village, 2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (903 reviews)
"Love the location and our stay"
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥28,136
￥32,623 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Z

Hotel Z
3.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet! Enjoyed our stay! "
United States
Jayda
The price is ￥16,570
￥24,735 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hotel Z
Interior entrance

Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel
4.5 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful and very clean hotel! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥25,519
￥35,112 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Westgate Hotel
Front of property

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (730 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great locationz"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥31,611
￥36,652 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
View from room

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (608 reviews)
"Convenet and close to where we wanted to be , enjoyed the pool deck "
Canada
Scott
The price is ￥25,257
￥29,284 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Restaurant

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Would definitely stay here again, the location is great, staff are friendly & helpful & the breakfast has a great variety of food."
Canada
Marc
The price is ￥35,582
￥41,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and close to the harbor."
United States
Dorothy
The price is ￥23,087
￥26,722 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Interior

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (604 reviews)
"Amazing Place To Stay."
United States
Stephen d
The price is ￥18,085
￥20,571 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Gaslamp Hostel
View from property

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
5.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Loooooved the stay was great. Staff was on top Of my wishes and super respectful"
United States
Alejandra
The price is ￥39,268
￥45,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Restaurant

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.0 star property
2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (666 reviews)
"I will definitely stay there again !"
United States
Diana
The price is ￥41,142
￥47,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Bar (on property)

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
4.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and very beautiful stay "
United States
Yasaman
The price is ￥24,169
￥28,023 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Lobby

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
3.1 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,992 reviews)
"Easy Check in, really nice hotel, nice clean rooms, great helpful staff, great location."
United States
Randy
The price is ￥25,986
￥29,870 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Dinner served

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,810 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff."
United States
Alex
The price is ￥20,550
￥28,248 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Lobby lounge

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"great bar area"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥23,600
￥28,792 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
151 reviews
View
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
View
Exterior
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,084 reviews
View
Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
854 reviews
View
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar
Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,658 reviews
View

Top San Diego Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful location and friendly staff!"
Ashley 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Sofia Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Zoo?
San Diego Zoo is located in an area of San Diego known for its array of dining options, bird watching, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 123 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near San Diego Zoo?
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Diego Zoo. Other good choices within a few miles include The Sofia Hotel and The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection.
How many hotels will I find near San Diego Zoo?
Expedia has 123 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Diego Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to San Diego Zoo.
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What can I see and do near San Diego Zoo?
USS Midway Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, and San Diego Natural History Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and Casa de Balboa are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay if you're interested in local theater.

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