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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
1.4 km from Waterfront Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"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, 2.3 km from Waterfront Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (789)
"Good place to stay "
United States
sai
Stay Classy Hostel
Restaurant
Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Waterfront Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (661)
"Great location, very clean room, had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Cheryl
Crown City Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View | View from room
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Waterfront Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The hotel and staff are amazing!"
United States
Barbara
The price is ฿5,002
฿5,799 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
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, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location "
United States
Mohammad
The price is ฿3,133
฿4,547 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
Meeting facility
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
0.4 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean hotel, friendly staff and great location right across from the cruise terminal!"
United States
Jeff
The price is ฿6,235
฿7,243 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
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
0.5 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (644)
"Loved this hotel. Near everything and the kids loved it. Staff was super friendly. "
United States
Wendy
The price is ฿8,777
฿10,185 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
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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, 1.2 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (633)
"Great stay"
United States
Angelica
The price is ฿4,687
฿5,435 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
4.0 star property
Marina District, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1969)
"Great place to stay, everything close by"
United States
Manjinder
The price is ฿5,792
฿8,378 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (543)
"Great location with clean, comfortable rooms. Amazing ambiance and professional staff. I would stay hear again."
United States
Anthony Michael
Gaslamp Hostel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
East Village, 1.9 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (614)
"Everything was splendid. Very friendly staff as well. "
United States
Irving
The price is ฿3,449
฿4,911 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego
5.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 1.7 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great room, great service great location!"
United States
Christer
The price is ฿8,704
฿11,755 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Pendry San Diego
Lobby sitting area
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2056)
"Very comfortable, nice location and good service "
United States
ALEXANDER
The price is ฿6,124
฿8,523 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
BBQ/picnic Area
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Waterfront Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1050)
"Easy check in, clean room, the little store is very convenient. "
United States
Sherlene
The price is ฿4,278
฿4,918 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lobby
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great area, staff was attentive and the balcony was an unexpected surprise! Great hotel! "
United States
Armando
The price is ฿3,867
฿4,476 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
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, 0.7 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (157)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Jacorey
The price is ฿3,735
฿4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Terrace/patio
The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
0.7 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1078)
"Loved my stay! Def plan to stay here again "
United States
Lizbeth Flores
The price is ฿3,744
฿4,340 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lobby
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
0.6 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
"Perfect location, warm staff."
United States
Juan
The price is ฿5,204
฿7,503 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Exterior
InterContinental San Diego by IHG

InterContinental San Diego by IHG

InterContinental San Diego by IHG
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1136)
"Room was great, the amenities great, overall very nice. "
United States
Crystal
The price is ฿6,710
฿9,615 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
InterContinental San Diego by IHG
Lobby
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
4.0 star property
Marina District, 1 km from Waterfront Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1562)
"Perfect location , friendly staff , good buffet"
United States
Patricio
The price is ฿5,424
฿7,437 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
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 Waterfront Park Hotel Reviews

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"The front desk manager was a pleasure to deal with. We are Elwood Members at the Pendry in Newport and we were do impressed with how we were treated, the staff and the beautiful room we stayed in. Highly recommend to stay at this property. If you want 5 star service, you will get it at this Pendry!"
Darin 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pendry San Diego

Hotels near other Waterfront Park attractions

Exploring Maritime Museum of San Diego alongside the scenic waterfront in downtown San Diego, California during a sunny day

Maritime Museum of San Diego

This impressive collection of nine marine vessels includes sailing boats, ferries, submarines and yachts.
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego showing interior views and art

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterfront Park?
Waterfront Park is located in a welcoming area of San Diego known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 378 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Waterfront Park?
Adjacent to Waterfront Park, Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy and The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Waterfront Park?
Expedia has 378 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Waterfront Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterfront Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Waterfront Park.
What can I see and do near Waterfront Park?
Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature captivating exhibits. Hotel del Coronado, Star of India and Casa de Balboa are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Old Globe Theater.
How can I get to Waterfront Park?
With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Waterfront Park is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at San Diego Santa Fe Depot. You can learn about your options for water transport at the port.