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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego, near Port of San Diego

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Executive Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room Full Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Full Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harumama Noodles and Buns - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

Hotel near Waterfront Park
Close to Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Hotel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Balboa Park Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balboa Park Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is Balboa Park Hotel located?

Located in Bankers Hill, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Civic Theatre, Port of San Diego, and Waterfront Park. San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). Civic Center Station is 11 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

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Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 375 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chenyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice cozy and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and great vibes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
modern at the location and quiet!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarvendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in once we have the code. Nice and cozy room with very clean washroom. Parking outside is tricky but spots are easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in room 109. This room should be used to keep cleaning stuff, not for living
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown’ SD’s, Gaslamp as noted making all of San Diego’s exciting attractions accessible in the coolest way! And while close to the Highway it’s strikingly quiet!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

moh'd mustafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the place, if my room had ac I would have been a 5 but the fan worked fine. Anyways pretty good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Calm
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The art deco design was cute, the beds were comfortable. The locks on the doors worked. I liked that it was by Balboa Park, which I visited while I was in San Diego. Although the area has many closed stores, there are a few coffee shops nearby and a good Mexican food stand. I could not stand the freezing noise air conditioner that ran all night. Also, in the promotions for the hotel, they said there was no one on site, which scared me. But, luckily, there was and she was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Parking in a nearby lot costs $40 per day. CVS, a Mexican food joint, and a coffee shop are within walking distance. Gaslamp area is also within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaymar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place convenient location. A bit noisy during the night. Parking is not the best. Stag was great and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Amenities
No one is ever around to help. Nothing works and it has a feeling of a hostile at the price of a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bums everywhere …. Rooms had roaches … no parking …. A parking lot is near by its 40 a day !!! It’s no person to check you in or out . It was just not a good experience at all i would not recommend at all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Vengatesan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tiny room with less space. No heater. Services are not good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Had no table, chair or any place to hang up clothes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

For one or two nights it’s a decent place for more than that, pay more and get a real hotel. They don’t clean the room and don’t change the sheets and towels.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I took pictures but there was gum smooshed on the side of the light fixture when we walked into our room. The bathroom body wash and shampoo was half used. There were bugs smooshed on the side of the wall in between the bed. It just did not look cleaned prior to coming in at all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tayler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good budget-friendly hotel ONLY if you experience absolutely zero issues with the property your entire stay (unlikely). There is no on-site staff and the phone number provided to you doesn't actually work, so if there is an issue, you will never be able to get ahold of anyone. The first night we stayed here we came back from a night out around 1am and the batteries for the keypad that opened our room door apparently died. We were exhausted, buzzed, and locked out of our room and could not get ahold of anyone for an hour to let us in. The room our entire stay also REAKED of mold or sewage or something and our toilet seat has been melted on the top by what looked to be a curling iron or match. Ridiculous to have over 40 rooms in a "hotel" and not be able to pay someone minimum wage to man the front desk all day. This hotel is not worth the price. I would maybe pay $50 a night to stay here, but almost $200 is insane.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and great location for a quick day trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2024