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La Pensione Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests start their day in vibrant Little Italy, then choose between relaxing by the cozy lobby fireplace or keeping up with fitness routines at the 24-hour gym

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La Pensione Hotel offers a charming retreat in San Diego's heart. Enjoy coffee from Caffe Italia, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests praise the helpful staff and the hotel's convenient location near shopping and Waterfront Park.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
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9.2 out of 10
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  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, La Pensione Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a walkable area in San Diego with good airport proximity and shopping. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for Waterfront Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Map
606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    Maritime Museum of San Diego
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego
    Port of San Diego
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mighty USS Midway - an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II it is now a museum ship
    USS Midway Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station
    3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
    5 min walk
  • Shake Shack Little Italy
    4 min walk
  • Morning Glory
    1 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange
    5 min walk
  • Bolt Brewery
    3 min walk

About this property

La Pensione Hotel

Hotel near Port of San Diego
Located close to Waterfront Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, La Pensione Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in the lobby, and a 24-hour gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Caffe Italia, the on-site café. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe Italia
  • Mr. Moto

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to July 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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LA PENSIONE HOTEL San Diego
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Frequently asked questions

Is La Pensione Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at La Pensione Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Pensione Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Pensione Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are also within 15 minutes. County Center - Little Italy Station is only a 3-minute walk and America Plaza Trolley Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Pensione Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1138 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1958 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about different places to visit that were near our location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean bed was comfortable and location is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient great location and amazing staff! I will be back and book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Excellent location in Little Italy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here before. The rooms are small and it is dated but clean and the location is perfect in Little Italy. Team members are wonderful and the hotel feels safe. We recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly helpful staff. Boutique hotel. Great location! Fluffy down bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. A little noisy at night with the random person screaming out on the streets somewhere the first night but all in all a very good little hotel. Excellent little breakfast restaurant across the street also
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viridiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location ever! Yo can walk everywhere, trolley station just a few minutes, best food options and two minutes to pier, and the staff is the best staff ever, everyone is so nice and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Front desk staff Lindsey and crew were excellent. Location is great if you plan to spend time in Little Italy. Parking is difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely wonderful, so cheerful and kind. The location was the best part. It could use some updates and the wifi didn't work great but overall I'd recommend based on the staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and safe area to lay your head at night and explore the city by foot during the day. Little Italy market on Wednesday and Saturday are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, smelled nice, tiny, and the room was a bit hot. Overall, would stay again! Staff were friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room small and cozy great location to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Great food nearby, walk the waterfront, and a Farmers market on Sat. The front desk team are so welcoming and efficient. Gold stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

neelima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Little Italy. Rooms are very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, great location to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The ac was a little bit noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were incredible and the room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, top notch service and well priced hotel parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! The hotel is right in the center of Little Italy, which worked perfectly for our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really helpful and room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026