The Best Hotels Closest to San Diego Convention Center in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

1. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

Christopher

฿5,528

฿8,033 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

2. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Thomas Roy

฿9,585

฿12,703 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A high-rise urban area with modern buildings, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round glass table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A grocery store with refrigerated sections for beverages, shelves with snacks, and a display of packaged goods.

3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Jonathan

฿5,102

฿7,082 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern dining area with a large table, six chairs, and a city view through large windows.

4. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Tenzin

฿7,130

฿10,099 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

5. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Kelane

฿5,171

฿6,932 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.

A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.

6. The Sofia Hotel

1.1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Jia Hui

฿5,089

฿6,724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including sofas, chairs, and round tables.

A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

James

฿6,586

฿9,158 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop dining area with multiple round tables, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, a rooftop pool, and a landscaped courtyard.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

A marina with multiple yachts docked, a large building to the right, and a clear view of the water and distant cityscape.

8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

0.5 km from San Diego Convention Center

฿6,546

฿9,234 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a bar with a city view.

A modern lobby with a sofa set, armchairs, a small table, and a green wall with plants.

A bar area with stools, a sofa set, a fire pit, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs. There is a bar area in the background with stools and a television.

9. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.2 km from San Diego Convention Center

Cliff

฿6,776

฿9,416 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

10. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Veronica Dangerfield

฿6,237

฿7,231 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central wooden table, potted plants, and a large blue sculpture.

A restaurant with a glass enclosure, brick facade, and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen displaying a pool view.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

11. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Michele

฿6,326

฿8,895 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Troy

฿5,890

฿6,829 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Marriott hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a cityscape in the background.

A cocktail on a balcony with a cityscape view.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around tables.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

13. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Angie

฿7,008

฿8,125 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern interior with a long wooden table, blue bar stools, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

14. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Nathan

฿5,764

฿7,853 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with large windows and a mural on the side.

A rooftop pool with wooden loungers and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and cushions, a covered patio, and a sign for AC Hotels Marriott.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.8 km from San Diego Convention Center

Randy

฿5,691

฿6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a view of a stadium.

A modern office space with two monitors, a desk, chairs, and a plant.

A bar area with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee dispensers, and a bottle of sweet syrup.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and glassware.

16. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Angel

฿5,684

฿8,072 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

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

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Matthew

฿4,540

฿5,165 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A bar area with a high ceiling, patterned wall, and seating.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

18. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Halil

฿9,891

฿13,307 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A lobby with a staircase, a round seating area, a wicker chair, and a large stained glass window.

A rooftop terrace with a striped awning, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a central walkway, seating areas on either side, and large windows providing views of the city.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wicker furniture, a dining area, and a view through the door.

19. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.9 km from San Diego Convention Center

Vincent

฿4,574

฿5,303 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

20. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

1.5 km from San Diego Convention Center

Rolando

฿6,256

฿7,268 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

8/10 Good

"The hotel is nice and great location but it doesn’t have breakfast and when I booked it, it said that they have breakfast."

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute hotel great location and great staff !"

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Loved that this property was in the middle of so much to do. Restaurants were close. Small room, but very cozy. Liked that it was older. Very, very quiet!!!"

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"EXCELLENT service all around and a great location from everything in Sand Diego."

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel! I stayed recently with my husband and 2 children. The staff were great with the children and just lovely. The room was large and clean. Location was also great. Would stay there again."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

8/10 Good

"The hotel is clean and the staff were friendly. The self parking becomes a challenge when there’s a convention going on."

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious. Centrally located within walking distance of everything you would want to see."

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"The aesthetic of this hotel is beautifully whimsical! I loved all the rabbits. The courtyard/game area is such a cool hangout space and fun! The location was perfect and close to everything we needed. The food at the Wild Hare Bar Garden was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay."

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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

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A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.

Petco Park

9.4/10 (3,300 reviews)

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

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Breaking of the Chains Monument

You can find out about the history of San Diego with a trip to Breaking of the Chains Monument. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at San Diego Chinese Historical Museum during your travels in San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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New Children's Museum

8.8/10 (39 reviews)

You can take time to visit New Children's Museum during your travels to San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

8.4/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House during your trip to San Diego. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

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Nova SD

After visiting Nova SD, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Sparks Gallery

Enjoy an outing to Sparks Gallery during your stay in San Diego. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Convention Center?

San Diego Convention Center is located in a scenic area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 262 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to San Diego Convention Center?

Adjacent to San Diego Convention Center, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.

How many hotels should I expect to find near San Diego Convention Center?

Expedia has 262 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Diego Convention Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Convention Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near San Diego Convention Center.

What can I see and do near San Diego Convention Center?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Star of India and California Tower are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego Civic Theatre and Old Globe Theater.

How can I get to San Diego Convention Center?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around San Diego Convention Center is easy. Take advantage of metro transport at Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from San Diego Santa Fe Depot. You can explore water transport options at the local port.

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Our top choices for San Diego Convention Center hotels

1. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

2. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

5. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

6. The Sofia Hotel

7. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

9. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

11. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

13. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

14. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

15. AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

16. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

18. Pendry San Diego

19. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

20. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

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Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Sofia Hotel

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Other attractions near San Diego Convention Center

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Petco Park

Breaking of the Chains Monument

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

New Children's Museum

Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

Nova SD

Sparks Gallery

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