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Urban Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
This Little Italy gem offers urban convenience and thoughtful touches - free WiFi and concierge tips for San Diego adventures.

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The Urban Boutique Hotel in San Diego's Little Italy offers a retreat with complimentary in-room WiFi, an outdoor picnic area, and concierge services to help navigate local attractions like Waterfront Park.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Murphy bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Murphy bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets Allowed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Urban Boutique Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Map
1654 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    Maritime Museum of San Diego
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego
    Port of San Diego
    10 min walk - 0.6 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
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Morning Glory
    2 min walk
  • The Kebab Shop
    4 min walk
  • Craft & Commerce
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Born And Raised
    4 min walk

About this property

Urban Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Balboa Park
Close to Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum, Urban Boutique Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a 24-hour business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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 22.14 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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
Rollaway/extra 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 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 25 per night (0.2 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 22.14 per pet, per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 22.14 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Urban Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Urban Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Waterfront Park, Balboa Park, and Port of San Diego. San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 15 minutes. County Center - Little Italy Station is only a 4-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

Urban Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1295 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

enoch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, killer location, overall good time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly and helpful staff. We loved that it is a pet friendly hotel, priced well and had parking for a good price as well. We will happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was serviceable. The location is the biggest selling point to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Wonderful front desk support and room served all of our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is remarkable for their friendliness and help! The location of the hotel is fantastic! The rooms are
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff are wonderful. Parking is relatively close and very secure.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

XU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very accommodating. Convenient location. Free Breakfast is available for all guests
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Little Italy. Staff was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, very clean, comfortable bed, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everyone was so polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and very good staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Alvin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
dated remodel - pretty bland with some tacky construction work - very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Urban Boutique. The staff was amazing.
Vincenzo is right down the street. Great place for Italian food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great shower, easy access to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louis-Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is very helpful, location is great in Little Italy. Little terrace in the front to enjoy breakfast. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly , Vicento was very knowledgeable and helped us with all discount available tickets. So much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Locations is excellent and the front desk lady was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Great location, clean rooms, really nice continental breakfast and very nice staff😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alwsys clean , great staff andvperfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jesus

The staff was very help full and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff welcoming and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place& location. Staff are helpful & friendly. I would stay there again if I’m in the area.