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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego

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Balboa Park Hotel

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Deluxe Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Overview of Balboa Park Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationPetco Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalboa Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Zoo4 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room Full Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Queen Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Executive Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Bankers Hill stay.Your stay at this Bankers Hill hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Petco Park and USS Midway Museum. San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Extraordinary Desserts - 10 min walk
  • Pappalecco - 9 min walk
  • Caparells Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Cocina 35 - 7 min walk
  • Harumama Noodles and Buns - 11 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

Hotel near Petco Park in San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Balboa Park Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balboa Park Hotel to the airport?

Balboa Park Hotel is 3 mi (9-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balboa Park Hotel?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balboa Park Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from $94.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Balboa Park Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balboa Park Hotel.

How close is Balboa Park Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (13-min drive) from Mission Beach and 6.2 mi (13-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balboa Park Hotel offer free breakfast?

Balboa Park Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Balboa Park Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Balboa Park Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Balboa Park Hotel have a pool?

Balboa Park Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Balboa Park Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balboa Park Hotel to downtown San Diego?

Balboa Park Hotel is 0.6 mi away from San Diego.

Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 203 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this place. Stylish building and friendly, helpful desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
A chair in the hotel room would have been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rintu, Toronto

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe area….front desk girl friendly and helpful..room so small had to leave folding walker in hall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

marika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a luxury hostel. Room was extremely small basically a bed. Not a hotel. No lobby no dining. The place seemed very clean and the housekeeper very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023