The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Park 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 office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Wai Kit

￥9,476

￥10,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

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

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

￥21,224

￥29,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

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

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.

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Jeffrey D

￥6,917

￥20,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

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.

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Victor

￥34,836

￥53,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 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 a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

5. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Tim

￥22,651

￥30,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

6. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

CHLOE

￥34,335

￥47,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

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 counter with various kitchen tools.

7. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Karin

￥16,702

￥18,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a city view.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and a high-rise building in the background.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent curved glass facade, and a view of a bridge and water body in the background.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marina District, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Miguel

￥29,884

￥43,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

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

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Heather

￥23,331

￥32,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A reception area with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.

A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance area.

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

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Tirthankar

￥22,412

￥25,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and lush tropical plants.

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Pamela Ann Callum

￥26,864

￥31,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

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

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Traci

￥37,602

￥43,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

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

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

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Shelley

￥29,884

￥34,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, cushioned seating, and potted plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and two large windows with curtains.

The entrance to the Young Men's Christian Association building with a grand arched doorway, columns, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

14. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

0.7 km from Waterfront Park

ZHENG

￥31,631

￥36,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Lisa

￥28,149

￥40,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

A multi-level bar area with a check-in/out sign, a staircase, and a variety of bottles displayed on shelves.

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

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

16. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Joseph

￥21,483

￥26,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Dudley

￥20,505

￥23,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.8 km from Waterfront Park

Linda

￥24,186

￥28,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding cityscape and waterfront.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 0.7 km from Waterfront Park

Aaron

￥25,607

￥29,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with a balcony, a TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two white chairs, and a grey sofa.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for multiple guests, surrounded by dark blue chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a large window with curtains.

A large building with a central dome and a reflection in the water.

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.1 km from Waterfront Park

Mary

￥25,593

￥34,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 930 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 141 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter	9.2 Wonderful 2,920 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was wonderful and helpful. Food and both restaurants attached to the hotel was amazing."

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel stay was excellent! Room was great! Super clean! Our only issue was was parking. When we first booked our hotel back in May, parking was listed as $40/ day. At check-in, we were told parking had increased to $58. I asked for the original pricing to be honored which it was however, the staff checking us in appeared bothered and annoyed. I certainly was taken back from the abruptness and rude demeanor of the clerk after asking for an adjustment. After a brief conversation, I was advised the charge would be adjusted. I certainly did not have an issue with the parking itself. The parking staff were quite helpful and it is understandable the parking lot was full & it would be tandem parking as we were close to downtown. My biggest issue was at checkout when I noticed my bill and was charged for the increased parking price $58/day! When I brought it up to the staff at checkout, she apologized however, said she could not adjust as there were no notes regarding the change. We have no complaints about the room or the area. We think it’s beautiful but perhaps be a bit more transparent with the parking. And train your staff to be more hospitable ;)"

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional stay. Clean, comfortable, well planned rooms. The only challenge was there was lots of construction - which is a positive because they're obviously keeping up on maintaining and upgrading the property, however the pool situation is a bit of cluster. There is a smaller pool open currently - but because there are two towers worth of rooms that pool has to service - it was crowded and impossible to find a place to sit down or even a spot to really move around in the pool and enjoy the day. Great location - walk out the back door and your in Seaport village, and right across the street is the Gaslamp District and Petco park. A lot of great things to explore in walking distance. Friendly, helpful staff. Great gift shops and market with everything you could need and more. Loved the scent being infused into the lobby. Just a lovely stay."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Did not like to pay for Handicap parking."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"Spacious clean rooms with comfortable beds. Walking distance to great restaurants. It was a little loud being so close to the freeway and the parking garage ramps are tight for bigger vehicles."

The Westin San Diego Bayview

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful and beds were extremely comfortable."

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We loved every part of it, the restaurants in the area, the convenience of the location. It was perfect for a little staycation."

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Balcony did need done cleaning but over all stay 100 amazing"

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely be back!"

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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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 380 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 380 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church 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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1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

5. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

6. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

7. Gaslamp Hostel

8. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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

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

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

16. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

The Sofia Hotel

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

The Westin San Diego Bayview

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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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