San Diego Downtown Lodge

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for San Diego Downtown Lodge

A historic streetcar at the entrance to the Historic Heart of San Diego.
A room with two tufted armchairs, a side table with a lamp, a framed abstract artwork, and a window with a view of greenery.
A corridor with doors numbered 201 to 205, white brick walls, and a window on the left.
A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a telephone, a mirror, and a microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Run of the House

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, San Diego Downtown Lodge is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as San Diego City College and Jacobs Music Center. This 32-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jacobs Music Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Downtown - ‬6 min walk

About this property

San Diego Downtown Lodge

At San Diego Downtown Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out and a vending machine.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include free long-distance calls, free local calls, and safes. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

American ExpressDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Are free cancellation options available at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

San Diego Downtown Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

As of Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Diego Downtown Lodge on Sep 23, 2026 start from $91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near San Diego Downtown Lodge?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 6-minute walk of Balboa Park and also 19 minutes on foot from Petco Park. You'll also find Port of San Diego and San Diego Zoo within a short drive.

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, San Diego Downtown Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, San Diego Downtown Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will San Diego Downtown Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at San Diego Downtown Lodge for a fee of USD 27.62 per pet, per night.

What is the closest airport to San Diego Downtown Lodge?

The closest major airport to San Diego Downtown Lodge is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3.3 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 8.9 mi away (13-minute drive).

San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 1006 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
limited parking/first come first serve however there is a super affordable parking lot next to the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly! Near everything and great food. Will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was quite short but staff was very nice, room very comfortable and near to downtown of san diego and train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, and it was clean. the check in was easy and this is the best option if you are wanting to save money and be in a safe place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is good, everything else dated. But if you just need a place a sleep then overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking is too share
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking easy, basic room good for a stayover trip to San Diego Convenient to Gaslamp district, Petco Park and Marina Is located right off freeway exit, will have street noise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking, litle noisy from the traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nadjib

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ,parking available , the place wasn’t clean … it was just to expensive for the place ,250 $ the night not worth it at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a bit more run down than I expected but the room was clean, bed was comfy and service was nice. As mentioned in other reviews there are homeless people in the area, however I found that consistent around all of downtown, not just this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jaidan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
O
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice stay can’t complain .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff at the front desk was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, need better towels and pillows
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice quiet comfy night even though near freeways. Not fancy but modern & clean. A lot of bed pillows too! The young man at front desk was very nice too 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

D A Y A N A

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK THIS WAS ONR OF THE MOST NASTINESS OF nastiness hotel rooms let me not get started with the beds i woke up with rashes on my skin
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nattina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need ice maker
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was clean, AC kept room comfortable. Staff was awesome. I arrived early in the morning, they let me park for several hours before I checked in. I left very early in the morning, they let me just leave the room key card in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was not clean, and it smelled
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dragon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JEFFREY

Disliked: Amenities
The room is ok, basic with a frig and microwave I just used it for sleeping, showering and changing clothes. It is right downtown that is convenient. Also you can hop right onto the interstate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely not. Lots of homeless in the area. Very noisy traffic at all hours
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Erica

Disliked: Amenities
Booked this room basically to sleep for the night. Unbelievably thin walls. I could hear every single word of the person’s phone conversation way into the night. I couldn’t sleep at all. Probably around 3-4am they finally stopped talking. Not to mention all the sirens ringing throughout the night wasn’t any better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very loud area of town & tv didnt work
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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