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

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

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.

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

1. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 km from San Diego Convention Center

Christopher

฿5,207

฿7,661 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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.

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

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

2. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

LaTonya

฿9,408

฿12,497 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A marina with multiple boats docked and tall buildings in the background.

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

3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Sarah

฿5,112

฿7,097 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of boats in the background.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a round side table, a dark wardrobe, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern room with a stationary bike, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marina District, 0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Sarah

฿6,172

฿8,987 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

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

5. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Kelane

฿4,536

฿6,195 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

6. The Sofia Hotel

1.1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Elliott

฿4,692

฿6,263 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

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

฿5,458

฿7,848 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern architecture.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a view of a bridge and water.

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

8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Marina District, 0.5 km from San Diego Convention Center

Jason

฿5,712

฿8,267 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent curved structure and a rooftop terrace.

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

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

9. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.2 km from San Diego Convention Center

Cliff

฿5,511

฿7,948 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Veronica Dangerfield

฿4,839

฿5,610 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

Jeff

฿6,255

฿8,811 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Troy

฿4,827

฿5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

13. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Angie

฿5,679

฿6,584 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Nathan

฿5,180

฿7,175 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

A modern restaurant with round tables and cushioned chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view into a dining area with wooden paneling.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.8 km from San Diego Convention Center

Randy

฿4,911

฿5,694 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and sofas, and a view of a cityscape with buildings in the background.

A lobby with a large pillar, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

A historic building with a sign that reads "Old Town San Diego State Historic Park."

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

16. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

0.7 km from San Diego Convention Center

Angel

฿5,411

฿7,755 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 grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

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

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1 km from San Diego Convention Center

Matthew

฿4,536

฿5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

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

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

18. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 km from San Diego Convention Center

Vasilios

฿9,912

฿13,335 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A rooftop bar with a bartender, potted plants, and a city view.

19. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.9 km from San Diego Convention Center

Rosie

฿4,571

฿5,300 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 dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

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

20. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

1.5 km from San Diego Convention Center

Edgar

฿6,250

฿7,261 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Very smooth check in from valet to the front desk. The bar was convenient and walking distance to restaurants and Petco Park"

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"The Air conditioner was not cooling properly. It needs work."

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"I had a very good stay at this hotel! The staff was friendly and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable, and overall, I had a great experience. Everything went smoothly, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a pleasant place to stay, and I would happily come back again!"

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel located where all the action is. Walking distance to most things..rooms are of a high quality with comfortable beds. Highly recommended and will be back"

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic. Would stay again even if not for a baseball game. Glad to have finally found a downtown SD hotel that hits all the marks."

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely nice and very helpful."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at front desk was cheerful, friendly and very helpful."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful the staff very friendly/helpful"

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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

Compare top hotels near San Diego Convention Center

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Top San Diego Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Pendry San Diego

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Ash&9th

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

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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