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Best Western Downtown San Diego

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A hotel with a rooftop terrace, garden views, and a continental breakfast. - Best Western Downtown San Diego (San Diego)
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a mirror. - Best Western Downtown San Diego (San Diego)
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Near Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Best Western Downtown San Diego provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are shelves above the mirror and a window above the sink.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Best Western Downtown San Diego is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.
    Petco Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
    San Diego Convention Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego City College
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station
    6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    5 min walk
  • MIO + TUO cafe
    2 min walk
  • The Taco Stand
    3 min walk
  • Del Taco
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Downtown San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Downtown San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Blues San Diego and Balboa Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A decent place to stay for a decent price. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed our time there very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a really good experience staying here ! Everything was super clean & organized i definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, comfortable and we felt safe. It really ended up being the perfect place to stay for our weekend trip! Parking was tricky since there are limited parking spots, but we got lucky.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly front desk. Very clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Well located, easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff, friendly place Very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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In town for a wedding & a Padres game. The location was convenient for ubering to/from Petco Park. I don’t recommend walking around in that neighborhood at night, we saw some drug use happening a few blocks away. Rooms were clean, perfect if all you need is to sleep & leave! Free coffee & breakfast in the morning was a nice little bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room. Helpful staff. Overnight parking was expensive: $20. Great location in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and spacious. Front desk staff were very helpful and waiting for our arrival (small hotel). Gave the vibes of an Italy hotel we stayed at. A lot of greenery on the outside with little lights giving it that extra warmth and beauty. Small lot but cheap parking at 20 per night compared to average of 45.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was dated, good breakfast and staff was excellent. Not bad for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hello everyone that reads this review! I came here to stay 2 nights for a concert and it was a great experience. The owner (the wife) was a lovely and kind lady that helped me out and I had a quick check in experience. She even let me check in an hour early, I became a best western rewards member for free before I arrived so I’m unsure if that’s a perk with it but it was a win! Especially after a 5 hour drive and just wanting to get some sleep ASAP. The food options are decent for breakfast, can’t complain too much when it’s free/included. The room was very clean and well taken care of. I was placed near the stairs so I did hear some commotion through the day and night when I was there, not too horrible but if you have a choice, I’d recommend away from the stairs. They do have a fancy water/ice station on the second floor that I loved. Parking there is convenient for the price and location. There is a lot of stores and restaurants nearby to check out. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean. This is a older hotel and it is in excellent condition. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will stay there next time we come to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was ckean and the staff was courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The plantings around the parking lot made the property very appealing. Loved that we could sit outside our 1st floor room behind bamboo plants.The woman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful about places we wanted to go. Everyone on the staff we had contact with also friendly. The hotel is well located- you can walk to two team stops. One - the city college stop also has an express bus to Balboa Park.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff and an overall cute, small place to stay for the price and area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very nice staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

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Room was clean but bit outdated. The area was not the best but staff was great and they provided a good hot buffet breakfast. Make note that this is a motel and there are no elevators to 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Dated but clean. Great friendly, accommodating staff, especially Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The staff were very helpful and the room was clean and adequate. There were a few choices for the continental breakfast, which I appreciated. The parking lot is small and if you have a big car it may be difficult to park. The biggest problem we had was the thin walls. We could hear everything through the adjoining door (the door that separated potentially adjoining rooms). Our neighbors were loud and raucous. I had to call the front desk at 1am about the noise. The staff handled the problem in a timely manner. We also had our power go out at one point but the staff were able to fix that quickly as well. Honestly, the place is perfectly fine for the price, especially compared to surrounding hotels. Maybe just bring earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026