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San Diego Downtown Lodge

2.0 star property
Travelers stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi while exploring downtown San Diego's cultural gems like Copley Symphony Hall and Petco Park

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San Diego Downtown Lodge, in the city's heart, is a welcoming base for urban explorers. Practical amenities include free WiFi to stay connected, concierge services for local attractions, and luggage storage with express check-in/out for a streamlined experience.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Run of the House

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, San Diego Downtown Lodge is in the entertainment district and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while Copley Symphony Hall and USS Midway Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 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
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego City College
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station
    7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    5 min walk
  • Roxy’s Tacos
    5 min walk
  • Del Taco
    4 min walk
  • Achilles Coffee @ The Rey
    4 min walk

About this property

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Hotel near Petco Park
Located close to Copley Symphony Hall and San Diego City College, San Diego Downtown Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at San Diego Downtown Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.62 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Downtown Lodge Motel
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel
San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is San Diego Downtown Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 27.62 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Diego Downtown Lodge located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of San Diego City College and Copley Symphony Hall. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). City College Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was quite short but staff was very nice, room very comfortable and near to downtown of san diego and train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudia R

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous but building needs a lot of renovation and the area is too noisy all night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesus Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good and comfortable. Although the wifi was extremely slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The clerk at the front desk was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really nice here. A convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seabury Gould

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spartan but clean. Staff was friendly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Great stay!

For the price, this place was great. Nice friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mareo

Disliked: Amenities
The location of the Hotel was good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiu Fan

Liked: Staff & service
The staffs are very helpful and friendly. The place is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Whitney

The location is great close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating and kind staff, safe surrounding, clean and fresh unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good and the staff was very kind and helpful. I chose this location because of proximity to where I needed to be during my 4 day stay in San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

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

Great stay

Great Experience. Room was spacious nd great. Had a full length mirror which I appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean though shabby/aged. It is walkable to Balboa Park and Gaslight area. Close to City College tram station. Not many dining/eating places around but a McD's (in an emergency) about 500m up the road. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery. Staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth what you pay.

Basic hotel. Convenient to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was ok and room was a good size and clean. The area around was dirty and lots of homeless. The parking is free but not guaranteed and very limited. If are looking for a good price and close enough to uber this will work. We wont stay here again due to the area and parking situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than anticipated, beating low expectations

This is typical lodge in a big city center. Close to MTS, but the walk may be on the dangerous side as there were/are a lot of individuals temporarily experience homelessness on the streets. However, the property appeared to be safe, secure and clean. The front office personnel was friendly and available. Security was on par. Room was relatively clean and habitable. First night was a bit noisy from the neighbors having a party. However, overall no complains for the class of the lodging property this is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Room was clean but dusty in some areas like air conditioning. The curtains were very dirty with spots of food. Very limited parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty upon entering, staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very nice and accommodating but location not the best. Very noisy during the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Disliked: Amenities
All in all it was a good place for the price. The gentleman at the fron desk was friendly. Microwave was broken and it smelt a bit musty. I'm paranoid about every hotel i sleep in so i generally bring sanatizing spray and pillow cases.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and clean. I liked how cool it looked inside like homie. The only thing is the view of the homeless outside but besides that it was nice. They had lots of tv channel options. Will stay here every time i come visit from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It wasn’t a new building or a luxurious one but it served its purpose that it was need it for. Parking was horrible but very close to the freeway n close to major dining areas. It was clean n neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tatiana Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place was good for spending one night. The bed was comfortable. However, I would look it up on Google Maps prior to making a reservation. We were expecting to be able to walk to and from Petco Park, but after the game we took a Lyft, as the amount of homeless people in the area made us feel unsafe at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect budget motel for work. No frills it is all about a cheap nights stay with good wifi. Central to the San Diego area. Drive in drive out. Price price price. Not a luxury in motel not a casual hotel. But if your needing a place on budget and central to San Diego downtown and close to everything not a bad place. But it is in proximity to the homeless but I would stay there again for work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025