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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (106)
"would definitely go back and stay there again "
United States
Kounwick
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
East Village, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (786)
"Good place to stay "
United States
sai
Stay Classy Hostel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
2.3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1339)
"My wife loved everything about this vintage hotel."
United States
Eddie
The price is ฿7,204
฿8,267 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
3.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location "
United States
Mohammad
The price is ฿2,803
฿4,159 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
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Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
3.2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2953)
"Friendly, staff was very helpful, great size rooms, and over all was an amazing stay"
United States
Naya
The price is ฿4,787
฿5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (537)
"Never had this much fun in time of a simple night stay! Great accessibility as well. "
United States
Dulce de la
Gaslamp Hostel
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Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (620)
"Great stay"
United States
Angelica
The price is ฿4,688
฿5,435 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
Meeting facility
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ฿5,914
฿6,872 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
East Village, 2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (598)
"It was nice stay! "
United States
Chashawna
The price is ฿3,717
฿5,222 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Meeting facility
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.0 star property
2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (640)
"Really enjoyed the breakfast! Location was great and overall great stay! Hope to be back sometime in the next year coming up! "
United States
Omar
The price is ฿6,844
฿7,948 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego
5.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent Stay at Pendry - will definitely return when visiting San Diego"
Canada
Bobbi Jo
The price is ฿8,027
฿10,961 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Pendry San Diego
City view from property
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104)
"It was a nice place to stay at"
United States
Eric
The price is ฿4,118
฿4,775 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Lobby
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great staff and location."
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿3,844
฿4,449 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel
4.5 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Everything about the Hotel including staff was fantastic"
Canada
Donna
Westgate Hotel
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Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"The staff was amazing, friendly, helpful and attentive. "
United States
Jan
The price is ฿3,571
฿4,424 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Lobby
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1189)
"Modern decor, great restaurant, convenient to all attractions in San Diego."
United States
Nelson
The price is ฿4,626
฿6,823 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Cocktail bar
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
5.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"I loved my stay here ! I would definitely stay here again . The staff were pleasant and welcoming. The amenities were great ! The only complaint I have is I wish parking was included in our stay if you’re staying at the hotel as a guest "
United States
Vanessa
The price is ฿8,344
฿9,674 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Terrace/patio
The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1068)
"Great location, kind staff and tasty breakfast. Rooms were of decent size with all renovated with new style."
United States
Rahul
The price is ฿4,058
฿4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lobby
Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Yes everything was great I will stay there again."
United States
Sergio
The price is ฿3,744
฿4,259 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
Serves dinner and happy hour
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Marina District, 3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2700)
"Great place if you want to stay near glaslamp quarter district."
Mexico
Daniel
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top San Diego Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room staff gently "
ALEJANDRO 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pendry San Diego

Hotels near other San Diego Zoo attractions

Old Globe Theater featuring a garden and wildflowers

Old Globe Theater

You can enjoy a show at Old Globe Theater during your stay in San Diego. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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#BalboaPark #SanDiego #California O San Diego Museum of Man �é um museu de antropologia. É apenas um dos muitos museus do Balboa Park. A fachada deste museu é magnífica com detalhes impressionantes. The San Diego Museum of Man is a museum of anthropology. It is just one of many museums in Balboa Park. The facade of this museum is magnificent with stunning details.
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

San Diego Museum of Art

Art buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will enjoy the most famous of Balboa Park’s cultural icons.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Zoo?
San Diego Zoo is located in an area of San Diego known for its array of dining options, bird watching and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 124 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near San Diego Zoo?
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from San Diego Zoo. Other good choices within a few miles include Lafayette Hotel & Club and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy.
How many hotels will I be able to find near San Diego Zoo?
Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Diego Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near San Diego Zoo.
What can I see and do near San Diego Zoo?
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, California Tower and Star of India are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park if you're interested in local theatre.