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San Diego Downtown Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near San Diego City College in San Diego

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Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Balcony

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Run of the House

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Oceanside stay.At this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of San Diego City College and Copley Symphony Hall. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Copley Symphony Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roxy’s Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Hotel near San Diego City College in San Diego
As a guest of San Diego Downtown Lodge, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly San Diego Downtown Lodge also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
San Diego Downtown Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 27.62 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
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Frequently asked questions

How close is San Diego Downtown Lodge to the airport?

San Diego Downtown Lodge is 3.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Diego Downtown Lodge.

How close is San Diego Downtown Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 8.2 mi (13-min drive) from Mission Beach and 5.3 mi (15-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge offer free breakfast?

San Diego Downtown Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have a pool?

San Diego Downtown Lodge does not have a pool.

Does San Diego Downtown Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is San Diego Downtown Lodge to downtown San Diego?

San Diego Downtown Lodge is 0.4 mi away from San Diego.

San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 247 out of 1000 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maunish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place. Parking spaces are tiny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean though shabby/aged. It is walkable to Balboa Park and Gaslight area. Close to City College tram station. Not many dining/eating places around but a McD's (in an emergency) about 500m up the road. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery. Staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Xochitl

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrick

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

2/10 Terrible

Antoine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and in a place full of homeless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went for a couple days with my son. Property definitely DOES NOT look like the pictures on the website. Room was decent, toilet was very wobbly. Not to mention parking if first come first serve, if you don't get in early you have to pay for parking near by. Across the street in an empty lot homeless people have tents set-up, doesn't feel safe at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than anticipated, beating low expectations

This is typical lodge in a big city center. Close to MTS, but the walk may be on the dangerous side as there were/are a lot of individuals temporarily experience homelessness on the streets. However, the property appeared to be safe, secure and clean. The front office personnel was friendly and available. Security was on par. Room was relatively clean and habitable. First night was a bit noisy from the neighbors having a party. However, overall no complains for the class of the lodging property this is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just don’t

Don’t believe the pictures. This place is soooo run down. The guy working the front desk is nice, but there is an overwhelming smell in the office. Then the room was bad. Light shade falling apart. Bugs. Dirty sheets… hair and burn/blood stain on the sheets. Light coming out of the ceiling. Wall coming apart above shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches in the room. Floors were dirty. Low water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Bella

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The area outside was horrible. A lot of hobo people very bad and scary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanesa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old sheets bed dirty restroom ant crawling in the shower bath is not a place to be advertised in Expedia for your customers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very filthy and unsanitary I do not recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Clarine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bad reviews are unfortunately true. The room looked nothing like the photos. Hairs found on both the beds and in the shower. Horrible stay. Just pay the extra money go somewhere else. Complete waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, slightly below average cleanliness. Like a Motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Multiple issue with the check-in process, hotel conditions and everything that was advertised did not match up with what we check-in to. I feel extremely uncomfortable with this stay but I cannot cancel the stay without a refund. So i am force to stay. Front desk absolutely was not understanding even though they saw how uncomfortable i am to stay here. Expedia was limited with what they can do to help me. I might as well be sleeping in my car tonight instead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Raven

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place deserves ZERO STARS. Not only is it a dump that smells like someone farted in a trash bag and lit it on fire. It doesn’t offer room service or have vending or ice machines. When I confronted the office about it he told me go walk to the gas station and buy ice. Okay that’s fine I’ll do that. They only sell 10lb bags of ice! As a worker he should have known that why are you sending guest to go buy a 10 pound bag of ice when we don’t have a freezer ! Parking is limited but I managed to get a spot that they said was secure. He said we have a camera monitoring it. However after I had to walk to McDonald’s to find ice I came back and two people were literally smoking from a crack pipe in the parking lot and he said it’s okay they only smoke they don’t mess with the cars. When I went to check out a day early because nothing was as advertised when I booked he said sorry non refundable. I was willing to pay for the one day we slept in the horrid place. But he ended up yelling at me calling me a bi tch for asking for a refund and then called me more names and told me to f-off off. I disputed the whole stay and got my money back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Djordje

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a last moment booking for ComiCon - you can wlak to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Li

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025