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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

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

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606 West Date Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪3 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
(320 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Landini's Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge - ‬1 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 March 1 2026 to January 31 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is La Pensione Hotel to the airport?

La Pensione Hotel is 2.1 mi (10-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 Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Pensione Hotel on Dec 9, 2025 start from $149.0, 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 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 mi (18-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.4 mi (16-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.

Reviews

La Pensione Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1086 out of 1904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 449 out of 1904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1904 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, West Des Moines

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana, Reseda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Fun area to be in. Good coffee nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bella La Pensione

Always my family go to- and we love this place ! Being Sicilian , when I come to stay in San Diego - we come and stay at La Pensione ALWAYS! The location of this charming hotel is right in the heart of little Italy 🇮🇹❤️the staff is welcoming and accommodating! Thank you for another wonderful stay , see you soon! Ciao
Right by the hotel
Wonderful to sit in the room a have a glass of wine 🍷
We love the big corner room!
We love the vibrant city view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Great Location Average Hotel

Hotel had a hostile feel. Clean but dated. Bed was ok, pillows were terrible some hard as a rock others flimsy. Very small room, very small tv, no in room coffee, limited amenities. Having small fridge a plus. Awesome as it was right in little italy, close to quality food and activities. Best part of staying there. Service was average, inconsistent. For example heard a guest offered water on check in, we were not. Check out very minimal engagement or gratitude. Did not service room or replenish toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was hard to navigate. Bed was comfortable. Halls and room were less than clean. Wallpaper was torn. Staff failed to inform us of the farmers market taking place the morning after our checkin. Great city location but loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek, REDONDO BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware of cockroaches!

The room was nice, great location, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The MTS Trolley is blocks away and for $2.50/ride it will take you to different tourist areas in town. Saved me a lot of $ in ubers. The little italy area is lively so it is noisy at night. On my last night there was a giant cockroach in my room. The maintenance worker claimed he found it outside my room in the hallway and killed it and threw it out. I call bs! No proof, didn't happen. Also claimed there were no rooms open that night so needless to say i did not get much sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realize this is in the heart of little Italy. 8 min walk from the train station. Modernized quaint hotel. Rooms aren’t big but super cozy, updated and well kept. Walk out and you’re right at the farmers market on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t experienced the little Italy farmers market then you’re missing out ! The hotel provides free water bottles . We didn’t anticipate 88 degree weather in San Diego so the water came in handy. They also provide tea / coffee in the mornings. It’s a prime location. Restaurants, bars, a night club across the street. Amazing staff to top it off. 100% recommend. We will be back La Pensione. Thank you for a great Labor Day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Little Italy. Close to everything. Cute property and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Decent for a single person stay

Minimal amenities. Smelly garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was noisy in our room and the staff were quick to take care of us and move us to another room. They even moved our belongings for us! Excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is awesome! You are in the heart of Little Italy. One thing I did not like was that for the price of this hotel there is no parking. You need to find a meter parking on the street and carry your luggage to the hotel. Aside from the parking everything was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are TINY. Fine if you’re traveling alone but not enough for two or more. Room has a mini-fridge, but no microwave, so it’s kinda pointless. The rooms are mostly clean but the dressers could be replaced/updated. My room had spiders and termites, so keep an eye out. Also, the parking situation is unacceptable. $35 a DAY but no guaranteed parking in their extremely cramped underground lot. They warn you when you get there that your car needs to be compact, but every car down there was an SUV and it was impossible to move safely. The space is way too small to turn your car around if there are no spaces to park. You might literally have to back up and then back your way up the hill back onto the street. It’s that small! Shouldn’t even be allowed. Also they do NOTHING about the homeless people sleeping out the front of the building. Great location overall, but overpriced for the rooms/amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Great location. Exactly what you expect of boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was terrible & not really clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025