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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property

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Located close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, Balboa Park Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room Full Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Full Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room Twin Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bankers Hill, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to Balboa Park Hotel. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Petco Park. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Disney Wonder Cruise Ship. Halloween on the High Seas. #lifeatexpedia #golden
    Port of San Diego
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo which includes zoo animals
    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
  • Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Cocina 35
    7 min walk
  • Pappalecco
    9 min walk
  • Mostra Coffee at Banker’s Hill
    3 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

Hotel near Petco Park
Located close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, Balboa Park Hotel has plenty to offer. 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 and coffee/tea makers

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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?

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 2 mi (3 km) of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Hotel Circle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Civic Center Station is 11 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and great hospitality. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room! Easy access to Balboa Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was very convenient for my visit.. it also was chill and peaceful.. will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice and comfortable to stay! Parking is a little hard to find but other than that the location and hotel is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, safe and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, stocked kitchen with utensils plates etc. Very friendly manager and quick responses to text/email messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mhark Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facility. The shared Restroom in always clean too. Perfect for solo traveler who needs a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very cozy and was just a short walk to Little Italy and some nice restaurants 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ali

Disliked: Room comfort
Room was clean enough. Air Conditioning is not good as I don't have any control over the temperature.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really nice. And the room was more than I expected .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable and check in was very easy. The room itself was nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, completely functional for needs. Clean, well equipped. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen was a fridge, sink and microwave. It wasn't really ever necessary for me but im glad it at least had a microwave. The place serves its purpose and i was very close to eveything i wanted to do. Overall id come back here if needed. I appreciate the cleanliness but the check in process was sorta different.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly its a great place to stay if your looking for the basics as a solo traveler. Location is convenient, walls are thing bring ear plugs but overall decent 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

Perfect stay! Contactless check in and out. Super clean, comfy bed, big shower. Very conveniently located, great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

This place is great! It was what we needed to be be close to sites and have cycling access to San Diego at large. Affordable, super clean, and kind people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Namir

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ioana-Raluca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice space. Small, but with everything you need. I would have wanted maybe an extra hairdryer, but I managed. Enough amenities, easy checkin and check-out, fast communication with the property. Fan working excellent. After my first day the AC was on without me asking...but the staff control it quickly before freezing :)) Very close to the park and Downtown. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this Hotel is great. Everything was clean and I felt safe won’t be added security gate. HOWEVER we had to pay $41 for parking overnight in a paid parking lot and it was not evident on the listing the parking may be an issue. There is no on site parking and we spent a good chunk of time looking for the best options. Unfortunately settling on the expensive lot because nothing else was available. Nothing wrong with this hotel. Just wish we had known the parking situation upfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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