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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego, near Port of San Diego

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Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Full Bed

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Twin Bed

Highlights

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

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Executive Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

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

Hotel near Waterfront Park
Close to Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Hotel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Balboa Park Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balboa Park Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is Balboa Park Hotel located?

Located in Bankers Hill, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Diego Civic Theatre, Port of San Diego, and Waterfront Park. Petco Park and USS Midway Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Civic Center Station is 11 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

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Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 299 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown’ SD’s, Gaslamp as noted making all of San Diego’s exciting attractions accessible in the coolest way! And while close to the Highway it’s strikingly quiet!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and great location for a quick day trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite small however only went there to sleep. For the price I thought great value and everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
The hotel was amazing! The atmosphere was unreal and the staff treated us with such kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities
Great location for our travels around the Balboa park area. Had everything we needed plus some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a cute, convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in San Diego
Great location and nice room in San Diego. Easy check in process
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cruise line, airport and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Room was perfect and roomy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guy at the front desk was awesome, super quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Disliked: Amenities
Very nice and cool place to stay. Good.service and good beds. Unfortunately never got my deposit back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was perfect for my quick trip to San Diego. Felt safe in the building and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vial Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not easy to find, but quaint and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

pinki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has good facilities. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! They were super helpful and the staff was nice. Will definitely stay here again. It’s super close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very unique atmosphere rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The unit was a little small, but modern and unique. Overall, great location and vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Balboa. Street noise may be annoying to some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovated and quaint hotel
Renovated hotel. Smaller rooms but still have everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024