Best Western Downtown San Diego

Property class: 2.5

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Near Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Best Western Downtown San Diego provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 467
AED 532 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are shelves above the mirror and a window above the sink.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Best Western Downtown San Diego is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.
    Petco Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
    San Diego Convention Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego City College
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station
    6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    5 min walk
  • The Taco Stand
    3 min walk
  • MIO + TUO cafe
    2 min walk
  • Cocina 35
    4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

  • Hotel near Balboa Park
  • Near Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Best Western Downtown San Diego provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
    • A vending machine, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Best Western Downtown San Diego offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Downtown San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Downtown San Diego on 28 October 2026 start from AED 467, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Downtown San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Blues San Diego and Balboa Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Staff was sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, comfortable and we felt safe. It really ended up being the perfect place to stay for our weekend trip! Parking was tricky since there are limited parking spots, but we got lucky.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly front desk. Very clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Well located, easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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In town for a wedding & a Padres game. The location was convenient for ubering to/from Petco Park. I don’t recommend walking around in that neighborhood at night, we saw some drug use happening a few blocks away. Rooms were clean, perfect if all you need is to sleep & leave! Free coffee & breakfast in the morning was a nice little bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff, friendly place Very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and spacious. Front desk staff were very helpful and waiting for our arrival (small hotel). Gave the vibes of an Italy hotel we stayed at. A lot of greenery on the outside with little lights giving it that extra warmth and beauty. Small lot but cheap parking at 20 per night compared to average of 45.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was dated, good breakfast and staff was excellent. Not bad for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean. This is a older hotel and it is in excellent condition. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will stay there next time we come to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The plantings around the parking lot made the property very appealing. Loved that we could sit outside our 1st floor room behind bamboo plants.The woman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful about places we wanted to go. Everyone on the staff we had contact with also friendly. The hotel is well located- you can walk to two team stops. One - the city college stop also has an express bus to Balboa Park.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

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The staff were very helpful and the room was clean and adequate. There were a few choices for the continental breakfast, which I appreciated. The parking lot is small and if you have a big car it may be difficult to park. The biggest problem we had was the thin walls. We could hear everything through the adjoining door (the door that separated potentially adjoining rooms). Our neighbors were loud and raucous. I had to call the front desk at 1am about the noise. The staff handled the problem in a timely manner. We also had our power go out at one point but the staff were able to fix that quickly as well. Honestly, the place is perfectly fine for the price, especially compared to surrounding hotels. Maybe just bring earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ckean and the staff was courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Room was clean but bit outdated. The area was not the best but staff was great and they provided a good hot buffet breakfast. Make note that this is a motel and there are no elevators to 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Dated but clean. Great friendly, accommodating staff, especially Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff and an overall cute, small place to stay for the price and area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very nice staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel appears to be an ex motel, with some modernisation on the outskirts of the city. We found the room very spacious, car parking available, & a generous breakfast offered. The staff were very good & friendly/helpful. Easy quick check in & good location for downtown, waterfront, Little Italy, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter & Padres Baseball Stadium. We did not need the aircon, but there was a heater as part of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were very happy with our stay, staff was so friendly and the bed was very comfortable we stayed in corner room 114 had everything we needed and was super close to both Gaslamp district and to little italy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent. I didn't get the name of the gentleman at the front desk, but he was awesome. The room was clean, location was walking distance to gaslamp, parking was easy and well priced. I would stay here again without question
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rooms were nice. location. Easy t
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and efficient front desk rep. Clean room and conveniently located downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025