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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

1. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

Jessica M

฿6,206

฿8,790 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

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

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

2. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Thomas Roy

฿11,006

฿14,319 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

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

3. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Ruben

฿5,106

฿6,845 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

4. The Sofia Hotel

1.1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Christie Gail

฿4,599

฿6,262 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings, including a Wyndham hotel, and a calm water feature in the foreground.

5. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Irene

฿5,029

฿6,981 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

Crystal

฿6,084

฿8,556 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows, large windows with a view of a cityscape and water.

A modern living room with a sofa and ottoman, a small table with a vase of flowers, a floor lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

7. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Karen

฿7,937

฿11,013 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sea.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large chandelier.

A marina with boats, a modern building, and a sunset.

8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

Beth

฿8,578

฿11,565 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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

Corinna

฿7,114

฿9,782 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A bar area with multiple seating options, a variety of liquor bottles on shelves, and two televisions mounted on the wall.

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

A cocktail on a balcony with a cityscape view.

10. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Cynthia

฿6,465

฿7,495 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel with multiple floors, a rooftop pool, and a central courtyard.

11. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

lori

฿5,889

฿8,369 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Veronica Dangerfield

฿5,321

฿6,169 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

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

East Village, 0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Heather

฿5,393

฿7,403 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

14. AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.8 km from San Diego Convention Center

kevin

฿6,328

฿7,337 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Monica

฿5,029

฿5,830 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a circular fire pit, a sofa, and a view of the city skyline at sunset.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with a minibar.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outside.

A conference room with long tables, red chairs, and a patterned carpet.

16. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Maraya

฿5,978

฿8,395 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Melinda

฿10,461

฿13,951 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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 grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

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

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Kathryn

฿4,924

฿5,602 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

19. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.9 km from San Diego Convention Center

Jessica

฿4,495

฿5,212 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bookshelf, and a view through large windows.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

20. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.6 km from San Diego Convention Center

Sarah

฿5,754

฿7,820 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and spacious room with gorgeous water views. Friendly and helpful staff that attends promptly to guest needs. Exceptional lounging in and outside areas with spectacular views. Convenient and walkable to convention center and downtown areas with multiple restaurants and shops; great location."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and conveniently located"

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good $$"

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in the best location for Petco games or concerts!!"

Pendry San Diego

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel we will visit again"

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff, comfortable and clean room 🙂"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very well located hotel. Staff was extremely helpful and property was clean, and well maintained."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Good!"

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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 261 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 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark.

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

Expedia has 261 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, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and Star of India 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 Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

4. The Sofia Hotel

5. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

6. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

7. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

9. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

11. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

12. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

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

14. AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

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

16. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

17. Pendry San Diego

18. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

19. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

20. Hotel Z

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Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Pendry San Diego

The Sofia Hotel

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

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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