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 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 high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

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.

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Victor

￥34,333

￥53,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

￥21,222

￥29,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a buffet area, and a dining table with a vase and a bowl.

An outdoor patio area with lounge chairs, a table, and an umbrella.

A blue bicycle parked on a tiled patio with a fountain and plants in the background.

4. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Mondi

￥22,725

￥24,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

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

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

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Alberto

￥6,917

￥20,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Mabel

￥24,160

￥28,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

7. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Susan

￥27,044

￥36,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Nathaniel

￥22,650

￥30,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

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

A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with various products and a refrigerated section on the right.

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

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

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.

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Shelley

￥31,313

￥36,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

CHLOE

￥34,333

￥47,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

12. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park

Andrew

￥20,218

￥30,630 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 view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

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

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.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Traci

￥37,600

￥43,586 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 living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

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.

14. 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

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the water and city skyline.

A rooftop terrace with white chairs, a round table, and a sofa with striped cushions.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and surrounding high-rise buildings.

A spacious living room with a large window, a round coffee table, and modern seating.

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Juan Ramon

￥39,738

￥56,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Karin

￥17,413

￥19,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Pamela Ann Callum

￥26,863

￥31,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

18. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Ann

￥46,890

￥63,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table set for four, including plates, glasses, and cutlery.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

19. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

￥13,511

￥35,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

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

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

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Lisa

￥28,147

￥40,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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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
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	9.6 Exceptional 815 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 144 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very nice. It was conveniently located in the center of activities and restaurants. Great distance from the water. My only complaint which unfortunately reflected in the stars was the train that ran every hour disrupting sleep. In fairness to the employees, we were notified that it may be a problem and a box that created white noise was placed in the room to help, but you really can’t stop the noise from loud train from coming through. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and would actually recommend it to others, especially if noises don’t bother you at night."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place great location"

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"Rooms were updated and clean. Check in and check out was easy. Read several reviews about the terrible parking garage so we opted to park across the street and saved $50 vs paying for the garage. Only tiny issue was they said our room would be cleaned on the 2nd night and we came back and it was not cleaned. Not a huge issue, just had to go down and get clean towels. Location is great! Quiet and right next to the Little Italy Saturday market. We would definitely stay again!"

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location! Loved waking up to the Bayfront every day. Breakfast was plentiful and a highlight of this hotel. Rooms are spacious with nice view. The only thing I didn’t like was the barn door for the bathroom, not much privacy. Location is great, walking distance to USS Midway, restaurants, shops, nice neighborhood to walk along the bay. Also not far from Coronado Island is a plus! I would stay here again"

The Westin San Diego Bayview

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfy beds, nice pool, and looked after our luggage for the day! Perfect!"

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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Our top choices for Waterfront Park hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4. Crown City Inn

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

12. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

15. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

16. Gaslamp Hostel

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

18. Pendry San Diego

19. The Artifact Inn

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

The Westin San Diego Bayview

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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