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La Pensione Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Port of San Diego

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(354 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬4 min walk

About this property

La Pensione Hotel

3-star hotel near Port of San Diego
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly La Pensione Hotel.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
La Pensione Hotel offers 67 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to July 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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LA PENSIONE
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LA PENSIONE HOTEL San Diego
LA PENSIONE San Diego
Pensione Hotel
Pensione Hotel San Diego
Pensione San Diego
La Pensione Hotel Hotel
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La Pensione Hotel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Pensione Hotel to the airport?

La Pensione Hotel is 2.1 mi (12-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 La Pensione Hotel?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Pensione Hotel on May 12, 2026 start from $142, including 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 La Pensione Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Pensione Hotel.

How close is La Pensione Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (18-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.7 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Pensione Hotel offer free breakfast?

La Pensione Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Pensione Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Pensione Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Pensione Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Pensione Hotel have a pool?

La Pensione Hotel does not have a pool.

Does La Pensione Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Pensione Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Pensione Hotel to downtown San Diego?

La Pensione Hotel is 0.7 mi away from San Diego.

La Pensione Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1150 out of 1979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 452 out of 1979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1979 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall positive experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Kristy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in the middle of Little Italy. Clean and stylish. Easy check-in and warm welcoming front desk staff. Comfortable beds and bedding. Small fridge in room. No coffee maker but tons with walking distance to grab a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Diana

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is too small and not clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room! Wonderful customer service/ front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times. You can’t beat the location in Little Italy. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable, staff is very friendly, and rates are very reasonable. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pui Man Prudence

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place is old and kind of dumpy and not inexpensive (considering the condition and size of rooms). The rooms are tiny. Sadly homeless folks were outside the front door. We stayed one night and canceled the rest of our stay. From our perspective be aware. If this kind of hotel suits, great. If not, keep lookingg
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jim

Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Guinnivere

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last time we stayed in San Diego at a different hotel. We found about La Pensione when we took the hop on-hop off trolley. We hopped off in Little Italy and fell in love! Little Italy is amazing! La Pensione is right in the heart of Little Italy. The plaza is right across the street and the weekly farmer's market is right outside the front door! This is a historic hotel but it's clean and comfortable. Service was always friendly and helpful too. The light rail is just a couple of blocks away. It's fast and cheap. We took the light rail to Old Town one day and Seaport Village another day. Both were awesome! We can't wait to stay again! Thank you!
Monument at Waterfront
Seaport Village
Old Town
Lobby inside La Pensione
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good location. Dated rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, kind, and polite. Everything was clean and quiet. Fantastic location. Very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet broken, exhaust fan noise
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk to little Italy all the stores & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife and I love staying here. The location couldn't be better for enjoying Little Italy, the staff couldn't be friendlier, and the rooms couldn't be cleaner. No matter what part of San Diego we're visiting, this is where we stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were incredible and the room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026