The Best Hotels Closest to California Tower in San Diego for 2026

Our top choices for California Tower hotels

Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.3 km from California Tower

Miguel

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.8 km from California Tower

Cuauhtemoc

AED 1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.6 km from California Tower

Royce

AED 707 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.4 km from California Tower

Colleen

AED 1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from California Tower

Benjamin

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

1.9 km from California Tower

Mario

AED 763 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

2.1 km from California Tower

Ananya Bhargavi

AED 834 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Balcony) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from California Tower

Aruny

AED 938 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.3 km from California Tower

Yachun

AED 762 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

2.9 km from California Tower

Sereena

AED 1,179 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Elite Studio Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

The Neon Elm Hotel

1.2 km from California Tower

Anthony

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from California Tower

Nessa

AED 754 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 2.4 km from California Tower

Jonathan

AED 907 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

2 km from California Tower

Adrian

AED 687 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy, 1.7 km from California Tower

annalisa

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Andaz San Diego, by Hyatt

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from California Tower

Anna

AED 942 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from California Tower

LaQuetta

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Ash&9th

1.4 km from California Tower

Regina

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hotel Gigi San Diego

East Village, 2.3 km from California Tower

Frank

AED 744 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Abpopa Hillcrest

Hillcrest, 1.9 km from California Tower

BOBBY

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to California Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 890 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,796 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 781 reviews	View
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Gaslamp Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 633 reviews	View

Top California Tower Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, hard to get hot water come out. In the shower"

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

8/10 Good

"The hotel location and views are great as well as the patio, bar and sitting areas. That is what you pay for. The rooms are nice and clean but nothing fancy. Pretty basic. We were there over Fourth of July weekend so obviously it was a popular time, but the pool area was packed. No lounge chairs available throughout the day and many families had multiple chairs saved when the kids were in the pool the whole time. But get that this is a common problem at hotels. Unless you were able to get out and snag a chair early, many people had to sit at the tables in the bar area. Great location for the Big Bay Boom fireworks and very convenient to walk to the Seaport Village and Gaslamp Quarter."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

8/10 Good

"Overall, I had a nice stay here. The property was very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. It is in a fantastic location—very close to plenty of great restaurants and plenty of things to do within walking distance. While the room itself was clean, the air conditioning unit was quite noisy. Unfortunately, I had a redeye flight ahead of me and was hoping to get some solid rest, but the AC noise made it difficult to sleep as well as I had hoped. It's a wonderful place to stay, but light sleepers might want to bring earplugs or request a room with a quieter unit."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

8/10 Good

"PROS Lovely hotel, perfectly located for all that ‘Little Italy’ has to offer. Walking distance to many great cafes, restaurants and a short drive to the zoo etc. Hotel was clean and well kept, staff were friendly. CONS Car parking is v.expensive compared to other hotels, and the car park itself is tight for space."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

8/10 Good

"My family and I just returned from a 2 night stay and we really enjoyed ourselves.. we stayed in a studio suite and our room was spacious and very clean. We did stay in a newly renovated room in the Seaport Tower which was modern and fresh. The bed and couch were both comfy not the best I’ve ever had but no real complaints. The hotel itself was huge and well maintained however because they are doing lots of updates to the hotel to enhance the stay it just seemed like there was lots going in and lots unavailable. The gym was not available you had to go to the Marriot, there breakfast buffet was relocated, there was scaffolding up and down the building, the main pool area was under construction and for some reason our room wasn’t cleaned while we were out and had to call for housekeeping at 7pm to clean the room which it took over an hour for someone to come. Even with that staff was apologetic and helpful. I will say in their defense it was a busy holiday weekend and they had an extremely large group there for a huge conference. Overall out stay was good and I will come back once lots of the renovations are completed and check out more of what the amenities have to offer since again the property was still clean given the circumstances and the staff was very delightful. Ohh the food was also very good!! A huge plus for me because I’m a foodie 😊"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around California Tower?

California Tower is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 194 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to California Tower?

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from California Tower. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy and Ash&9th.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to California Tower?

Expedia has 194 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from California Tower.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near California Tower, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near California Tower.

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What can I see and do near California Tower?

You'll want to browse the collections at USS Midway Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, and San Diego Air and Space Museum. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and House of Pacific Relations International Cottages are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around California Tower. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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Stay Classy Hostel

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Gaslamp Hostel

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

The Neon Elm Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Andaz San Diego, by Hyatt

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Ash&9th

Hotel Gigi San Diego

Abpopa Hillcrest

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