10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Desert Garden in San Diego from AU$99

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.4 km from Desert Garden

Dylan

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.5 km from Desert Garden

Donavin

AU$236

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.5 km from Desert Garden

Victor

AU$443

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.9 km from Desert Garden

AU$239

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from Desert Garden

Laurie

AU$381

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

6. Westgate Hotel

2.4 km from Desert Garden

Arlet

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from Desert Garden

James

AU$539

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

8. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Desert Garden

Halil

AU$569

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

2.8 km from Desert Garden

Kelane

AU$259

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

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

East Village, 2.6 km from Desert Garden

Nathan

AU$337

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.9 km from Desert Garden

Edgar

AU$310

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Desert Garden

Karin

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

13. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Jessica

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Molly

AU$333

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3 km from Desert Garden

Chen

AU$364

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

16. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.4 km from Desert Garden

Chris

AU$357

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

17. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from Desert Garden

Christopher

AU$347

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Desert Garden

Troy

AU$289

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding cityscape and waterfront.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 2.1 km from Desert Garden

Cheryl

AU$262

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a blue lounge chair, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.5 km from Desert Garden

Mariusz

AU$252

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Desert Garden

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Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 973 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 545 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	View
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Top Desert Garden Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice job place and good location"

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Alexa at front desk was amazing. Plus the property was perfectly located for all attractions, well maintained and plenty of food options. Would definitely recommend this hotel!"

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good

"The staff from the restaurant were amazing!!! They went above and beyond!!! I forgot there names but it was a female and two males working when we ate at the restaurant, we ate there three times. They were so nice, polite and so attentive!!! Pamela lady from the front desk when we checked out she was so rude and had a mean face didn’t even greet us at all and I asked her a couple of questions didn’t even answered me at all I asked her if I was getting my invoice thru email didn’t even answer me either. Just so rude"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Generally a great stay. Definitely a wonderful location. We had a harbor view room and it was great just to sit on the balcony and enjoy the scenery. All the staff were A+ Our bathroom was a little worn looking and the toilet plumbing needed to be adjusted."

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Thank you"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"Location is perfectly situated in the gaslamp quarters and minutes away from little Italy or the harbour front"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"ol"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean compact room with all you need. Nice location, near the airport. I liked that it was self service to check in & out. Staff was responsive, attentive & helpful through the app. Definitely recommend it!"

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.

Balboa Park

9.2/10 (14,638 reviews)

One of America’s largest urban green spaces, Balboa Park is an exciting spot packed with art, culture, and a world-renowned zoo.

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The entrance to the Natural History Museum with a grand staircase leading up to the doors.

San Diego Natural History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

From ancient artifacts to rare gemstones to stunning artwork, learn about the natural world, past and present, in Balboa Park’s exceptional museum.

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Fleet Science Center

Discover science through exhibits that will delight the entire family. Watch an IMAX film at San Diego’s museum and planetarium.

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A blue sign with yellow text reading "SPANISH ART CENTER" above a tiled wall.

Spanish Village Art Center

Enjoy an outing to Spanish Village Art Center during your stay in San Diego. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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A detailed model of a town with a church, train tracks, and a bridge.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at San Diego Model Railroad Museum during your travels in San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

Casa de Balboa

You can learn about the history of San Diego when you stop by Casa de Balboa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

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A gallery with classical paintings on display.

Museum of Photographic Arts

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

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Balboa Park Carousel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Desert Garden?

Desert Garden is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, bird watching and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 96 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Desert Garden?

Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Desert Garden. Other good choices within a few miles include Best Western Seven Seas and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Desert Garden?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Desert Garden.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Desert Garden.

What can I see and do near Desert Garden?

Study the collections at San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum or Maritime Museum of San Diego. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Casa de Balboa are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Top Hotels Near Desert Garden in San Diego from AU$99

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Our top choices for Desert Garden hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Pendry San Diego

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

11. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

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

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

16. The Artifact Inn

17. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

20. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

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Top Desert Garden Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Handlery Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

The Neon Elm Hotel

Other attractions near Desert Garden

Balboa Park

San Diego Natural History Museum

Fleet Science Center

Spanish Village Art Center

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Casa de Balboa

Museum of Photographic Arts

Balboa Park Carousel

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