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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Port of San Diego

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
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At Balboa Park Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Also, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £93
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 2 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 12 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harumama Noodles and Buns - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

At Balboa Park Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Also, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 6 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Balboa Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balboa Park Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Balboa Park Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Balboa Park Hotel like?

Balboa Park Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 17 minutes' walk from San Diego City College.

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Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect and great location for a quick day trip
Edin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was quite small however only went there to sleep. For the price I thought great value and everything was within walking distance.
Glen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay
The hotel was amazing! The atmosphere was unreal and the staff treated us with such kindness.
jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for our travels around the Balboa park area. Had everything we needed plus some.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay!
RACHAEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute, convenient place to stay!
Kyler, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in San Diego
Great location and nice room in San Diego. Easy check in process
Anthony, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Balboa is lovely. The staff is very friendly and kind. Our unit was clean and comfortable. If in San Diego for a baseball game, the hotel is a safe and colourful 30 minute stroll from the stadium.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing! Room was perfect and roomy!
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to cruise line, airport and downtown.
JULIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Guy at the front desk was awesome, super quiet place
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great find!
The Balboa Park Hotel was such a great find! Great location, walking distance to Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Zoo. Clean and comfortable room and friendly staff! I highly recommend!
Andrea, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Very nice and cool place to stay. Good.service and good beds. Unfortunately never got my deposit back!
Nadine, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
Karin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was perfect for my quick trip to San Diego. Felt safe in the building and friendly staff.
Rosalva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not easy to find, but quaint and lovely
Gail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty good hotel
Vial Emerson, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room has good facilities. Very clean and comfortable.
pinki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! They were super helpful and the staff was nice. Will definitely stay here again. It’s super close to everything.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and cozy.
Luis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The unit was a little small, but modern and unique. Overall, great location and vibes
Darryl, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location near Balboa. Street noise may be annoying to some.
Dan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel very unique atmosphere rooms were great
Angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Renovated and quaint hotel
Renovated hotel. Smaller rooms but still have everything needed.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Staff was great. Great location but still need to use some kind of transportation to get to places quicker. There’s some homeless nearby but then again this is downtown area. It’s typical. I would return.
Yesenia, 1-night trip

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0
Address
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA