The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Park in San Diego for 2026

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

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Ayden

￥9,494

￥10,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

2. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Mondi

￥23,495

￥25,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

￥20,807

￥28,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Living area | 37-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥10,603

￥24,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View (Corner) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

5. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Colleen

￥31,372

￥36,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Mabel

￥26,913

￥31,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Kimberly

￥27,999

￥38,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Matthew

￥46,979

￥63,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Jack P Williams,

￥22,096

￥30,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park

Sharia

￥25,322

￥36,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Garo

￥34,398

￥47,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Brandy

￥26,913

￥31,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

13. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Eric Michael

￥36,314

￥52,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

Deluxe King Suite with View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu

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

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Janie

￥25,986

￥35,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

15. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Efrain

￥20,336

￥29,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Shared fridge, shared microwave, stovetop, toaster

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥15,329

￥17,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Traci

￥34,645

￥40,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Mission Hills, 3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Tirthankar

￥21,658

￥24,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Anthony

￥26,801

￥38,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 0.7 km from Waterfront Park

Aaron

￥25,655

￥29,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 914 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	9.6 Exceptional 801 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 189 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8/10 Good

"A little dated and rooms were dark but the pool was great and it was super close to everything. I’d recommend it"

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooftop cinema."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Great location. Helpful staff. Clean room. What else could you ask for."

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Large comfortable rooms with huge windows and a beautiful view. Great location near airport and walkable for sightseeing and dining."

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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An art gallery with various sculptures and paintings on display.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

8.8/10 (22 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Star of India

Find out about the history of San Diego with a stop at Star of India. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Wyndham San Diego Bayside

After visiting Wyndham San Diego Bayside, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Music Box

You can enjoy a show at Music Box on your trip to San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

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Firehouse Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Firehouse Museum during your trip to San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Broadway Pier

Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Broadway Pier. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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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 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego 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?

Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum, 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. Crown City Inn

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

5. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Pendry San Diego

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

13. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

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

15. Hotel Z

16. Gaslamp Hostel

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

19. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Other attractions near Waterfront Park

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Star of India

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Music Box

Firehouse Museum

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Broadway Pier

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