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.
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
1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
What's nearby
Petco Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
San Diego Convention Center
17 min walk - 1.5 km
USS Midway Museum
2 min drive - 1.9 km
San Diego Zoo
4 min drive - 2.7 km
San Diego City College
3 min walk - 0.3 km
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
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.
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
San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews
6.2
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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.
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.
Great Experience. Room was spacious nd great. Had a full length mirror which I appreciated.
Alissa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Ron
Jul 27, 2025
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.
Ron
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Kelly
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Worth what you pay.
Basic hotel. Convenient to the park.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Alexandre
Sep 9, 2025
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.
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.
Sheets were dirty upon entering, staff was very nice
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Marcus
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very nice and accommodating but location not the best. Very noisy during the night
Marcus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Elaine
Apr 24, 2025
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.
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.
linda
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eva
Aug 1, 2024
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.
Eva
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Tatiana Maria
Sep 12, 2024
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.
Tatiana Maria
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
willie
Jan 31, 2025
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.
Beds were comfortable. Very few parking and the parking spaces too small. Spiders on the ceiling(4), Hair from people that stay there before in the tub and sink, and also dirty splash’s mirror. The microwave and fridge were nasty in the inside!