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 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

￥9,491

￥10,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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

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

￥35,032

￥53,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

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

3. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

￥21,256

￥29,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A reception area with a round table, vases, and a chandelier. There is a counter with a computer and a refrigerator in the background.

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

￥22,519

￥24,771 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 living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

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

Lisa

￥4,763

￥17,913 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 spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

￥24,198

￥28,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

7. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

￥27,068

￥36,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Aaron

￥26,905

￥31,195 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 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.

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Bonnie

￥32,795

￥38,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

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

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

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park

Tiffany

￥19,885

￥30,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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."

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Nathaniel

￥22,670

￥30,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

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

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

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

12. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Sarah

￥18,681

￥27,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A large building with a central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a reflective pond and colorful flowers.

Two wicker chairs with striped cushions on a balcony with a view of the sea.

13. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Juan Ramon

￥39,800

￥56,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

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

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 1.5 km from Waterfront Park

CHLOE

￥34,387

￥47,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

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

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Tirthankar

￥22,432

￥25,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

16. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Karin

￥16,550

￥18,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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.

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

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

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

Heather

￥23,367

￥32,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

18. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Chris

￥18,786

￥42,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

19. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Melinda

￥50,602

￥67,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.8 km from Waterfront Park

Linda

￥19,439

￥22,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 933 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 192 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	9.6 Exceptional 817 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 145 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is 2 mins walking distance to Petco park. Hotel is clean."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely! Would return."

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, staff was great, and great good options."

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8/10 Good

"Everything was great clean room staff was great but I didn’t like that the hotel room didn’t have a better shower. It had a shower/tub. Other than that it was great"

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Valet parking was a necessity on little Italy. Right in the heart of the best neighborhood in San Diego. Parked once and never moved my car. walked or Uber’s everywhere. Convenient to the beach’s and the Gas Lamp."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding experience. The hotel exceeded expectations in every way. Room was gorgeous and spotless, staff so helpful, and the sushi at the Top of the Hyatt was to die for. I highly recommend!"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay on the bay! Very friendly staff, enjoyed the view from our balcony."

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, within walking distance to shops, and dining options."

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

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 378 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 378 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 Old Globe Theater.

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. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

9. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

12. Hotel Z

13. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

14. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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

16. Gaslamp Hostel

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

18. The Artifact Inn

19. Pendry San Diego

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

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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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