The Best Hotels Closest to Waterfront Park in San Diego for 2026

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Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.4 km from Waterfront Park

omokayode

₩280,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park

Nitin

₩97,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 1.6 km from Waterfront Park

Fabrizio

₩248,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

4. Crown City Inn

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Bridget

₩302,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.3 km from Waterfront Park

Carlos

₩334,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.4 km from Waterfront Park

Colleen

₩354,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

7. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park

Craig

₩190,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Roxanne

₩279,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

9. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Yesenia

₩491,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

10. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

3.1 km from Waterfront Park

Tirthankar

₩285,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

11. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Jayden

₩341,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

12. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1.5 km from Waterfront Park

Nitesh

₩576,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.5 km from Waterfront Park

Alexander

₩462,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

14. Westgate Hotel

1 km from Waterfront Park

Juan J

₩392,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

15. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park

BRENDA

₩331,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

16. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

1.2 km from Waterfront Park

Brian

₩516,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

17. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park

Matthew

₩587,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

18. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

0.6 km from Waterfront Park

Sarah

₩336,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Balcony) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

19. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.1 km from Waterfront Park

Angelica

₩357,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.8 km from Waterfront Park

Ana

₩245,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterfront Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 895 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 773 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,129 reviews	View

Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Cute place! We enjoyed our stay!"

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. The room and pool was clean, staff were friendly, and it was the perfect location for where we needed to be at a reasonable price. The things that could have made our stay even better are a more comfortable mattress, complimentary water, kids being prevented from monopolizing the waffle makers, and extra toilet paper in the room; none of these things prevented us from giving a five-star rating, as the rest was great. We did not have a vehicle this time, but were shocked to see guest parking was $40 per day; I’m sure this made some people unhappy. Something else to consider. The snacks were kind of pricey, too; just know people have options, so we bought at the local store…if reasonably priced, we would have bought at the hotel…just for your consideration. Thank you for a great stay!"

Hotels near other Waterfront Park attractions

A tall ship named STAR OF INDIA docked in a harbor with a city skyline in the background.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

9.0/10 (392 reviews)

This impressive collection of nine marine vessels includes sailing boats, ferries, submarines and yachts.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterfront Park?

Waterfront Park is located in a welcoming area of San Diego known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 334 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Waterfront Park?

Adjacent to Waterfront Park, Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Waterfront Park?

Expedia has 334 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waterfront Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterfront Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Waterfront Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterfront Park?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Waterfront Park, click here.

What can I see and do near Waterfront Park?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Star of India, and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

How can I get to Waterfront Park?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Waterfront Park is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station, and 5th Avenue Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at San Diego Santa Fe Depot. You can learn about options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for Waterfront Park hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Stay Classy Hostel

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Crown City Inn

5. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

7. Gaslamp Hostel

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

9. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

10. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

11. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

12. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. Westgate Hotel

15. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

16. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

17. Pendry San Diego

18. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

19. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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Top Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Hotels near other Waterfront Park attractions

Maritime Museum of San Diego

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