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

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Wai Kit

￥10,300

￥11,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

￥21,406

￥29,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

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

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Victor

￥35,406

￥54,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

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

4. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Mondi

￥22,000

￥24,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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.

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.

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Alberto

￥4,760

￥17,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Mabel

￥24,182

￥28,038 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 rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

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

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park

Andrew

￥20,236

￥30,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Nathaniel

￥22,650

￥30,685 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 modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

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

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

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Shelley

￥31,313

￥36,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Pamela Ann Callum

￥26,886

￥31,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating 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.

12. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

￥26,744

￥36,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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.

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

CHLOE

￥34,363

￥47,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A modern interior with a large bookshelf, a seating area with patterned cushions, and a vase on a wooden table.

14. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Sarah

￥20,320

￥29,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Heather

￥23,351

￥32,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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".

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.

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Karin

￥17,250

￥19,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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.

17. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

￥13,511

￥35,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

18. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Melinda

￥51,659

￥68,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Traci

￥39,579

￥45,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 503 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	9.6 Exceptional 817 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 144 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"It is a very nice hotel. Rooms were clean and it was close to shopping, sights and transportation. Would definitely stay there again."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and room was nice. Staff was great. My only issue was the VERY narrow parking garage that was the worst I've ever had to deal with. I was also woken up to apparently needing more pillows. No one had ordered extra pillows or towels!"

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was a little small and super busy, but the other amenities were greasy. The restaurants had great views and the room was great."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great time and excellent breakfast!"

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall very good experience."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great views and great service. Hotel was great all around."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great room would stay again"

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located, safe and clean. There is no onsite parking and they only offer valet parking for $75 a day."

The Westin San Diego Bayview

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean and allowed us to check in once the room was ready. The room was new and amenities were good. The hotel provided benefits for the resort fee. It was close to downtown attractions"

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. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Crown City Inn

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

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

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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

12. Westgate Hotel

13. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

14. Hotel Z

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

16. Gaslamp Hostel

17. The Artifact Inn

18. Pendry San Diego

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

20. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

The Sofia Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

The Westin San Diego Bayview

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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