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Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Waterfront Park

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Study)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Peloton)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(209 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown is adjacent to Waterfront Park and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Port of San Diego. This 177-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top Sail - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King and Queen Cantina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Waterfront Park
At Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and express check-in.
32-inch LCD TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include sofa beds, coffee makers, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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$127 nightly
The price is $147
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,310 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Hotel San Diego Downtown
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego, just steps from Waterfront Park, and within a 10-minute walk of Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. You'll also find USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 40.00 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown include a casino at the property?

No, Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

The closest major airport to Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 2 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 11.9 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown.

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1094 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 568 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 334 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 2287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 2287 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Blake

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once again, there was only 1 elevator for the entire hotel. This happened to me a few years ago when I visited. Having to use to stairs every time gets old and nobody wants to wait in line for an elevator that comes around every 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

$40 a day to park is outrageous, even in these times. Next time I will look for more reasonable options. Also housekeeping wanted to get in my room at 8:30 a.m. when checkout was supposedly at 11:00.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were great and very helpful getting us a room early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fred, Boise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay but the elevator refurbishment was a little inconvenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay. Close to some very nice locations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

BELINDA

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very dated and the elevators had a mind of their own and didn’t work properly. The staff were pleasant enough and the bed was comfy, however, the best thing going for this hotel is the walkable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, corona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Subject: Escalated Complaint – Hampton Inn San Diego Dear Hilton Corporate Guest Relations, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding my recent stay at the Hampton Inn San Diego. The experience was extremely disappointing and failed to meet the basic standards I expect from Hilton properties. The following issues made my stay unacceptable:     •    Elevator delays: Guests were subjected to up to 40-minute waits due to only one elevator being in service during a busy weekend.     •    No stair access: Guests were left with no alternative, as stairwells were not accessible with key cards. The only route to rooms and the parking area was through the overwhelmed elevator system.     •    Room key malfunctions: My magnetic key card demagnetized on multiple occasions, requiring repeated trips to the front desk for reprogramming.     •    Stagnant, poor-quality air: Hallways, lobbies, and elevators were uncomfortably stuffy, with stagnant air that made the long waits even more unbearable.     •    Indifferent staff response: When raising these concerns, staff displayed little concern or urgency, leaving guests feeling dismissed in already uncomfortable and stressful situations.     •    Misleading “renovation”: Despite being described as remodeled, the property felt outdated and poorly maintained — more like a superficial facelift than a true renovation. Is not into a Hilton standard, I will like a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great except the elevators. Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Amrit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one ev
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevators were being worked on and stair access is a little strange where you have to walk through the back offices every time. They were doing their best but just a bit awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No stairs that were convenient to and from the lobby. Only one working elevator which was sketchy. Bed sheets had too much plastic. Also there were a few termites in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Raleigh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, the breakfast and staff. Did not like long waits for only one of three elevators that was working. The repair sign was up 6 months ago when I visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The elevator service was horrible, it’s run down and a mess
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping downright failed in their job to clean our room with ample time notice. Someone asked when we wanted service but then we were told they can’t promise a time. So why did someone ask?!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Marcus at the desk was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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