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San Diego Downtown Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to San Diego City College

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Lobby sitting area
Balcony
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
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.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Run of the House

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood 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. Enjoy an event or a match at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby.
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1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Hotel near San Diego City College
Located close to Copley Symphony Hall and Petco Park, 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 a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at San Diego Downtown Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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 at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

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?

Checkout 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.

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Reviews

San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really nice here. A convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maunish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place. Parking spaces are tiny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

For the price, this place was great. Nice friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

KAZUKI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Price is reasonable but towel has stain and bit dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antoine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and in a place full of homeless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, slightly below average cleanliness. Like a Motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiu Fan

Liked: Staff & service
The staffs are very helpful and friendly. The place is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaslamp is an 11 min walk or a quick 7$ Lyft ride the room was very clean an spacious would recommend if you are looking for an affordable spot staff was kind an quick at checkin an check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanesa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old sheets bed dirty restroom ant crawling in the shower bath is not a place to be advertised in Expedia for your customers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Djordje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a last moment booking for ComiCon - you can wlak to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Like Everytime I've stayed here. I have never had a bad experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an issue with my ID and the front desk person was very accommodating and was able to confirm my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Bella

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The area outside was horrible. A lot of hobo people very bad and scary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wish they had more parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very filthy and unsanitary I do not recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served the purpose we needed and was close to Gaslamp, Little Italy and Airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was ok. Outside looks a little run down but the rooms were clean and comfortable enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches in the room. Floors were dirty. Low water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went for a couple days with my son. Property definitely DOES NOT look like the pictures on the website. Room was decent, toilet was very wobbly. Not to mention parking if first come first serve, if you don't get in early you have to pay for parking near by. Across the street in an empty lot homeless people have tents set-up, doesn't feel safe at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Amenities
Never stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mareo

Disliked: Amenities
The location of the Hotel was good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

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