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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1345 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬4 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 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

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

San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Downtown Lodge Motel
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel
San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel San Diego

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.

How much does it cost to stay at San Diego Downtown Lodge?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Diego Downtown Lodge on Oct 29, 2025 start from $56.0, 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 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.

Reviews

San Diego Downtown Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 244 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have not checked into the hotel. I’m just trying to get the address and I had to take a survey before I get to the address part.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Business traveler
Ants bit my legs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty rooms and blood stained towels

Our flight was abruptly cancelled at 11:30 pm that night so we had very few choices for hotels to stay at that weren’t outrageously expensive and the hotel we’d booked for our other days stay was full for the night. When we arrived to this hotel, the check-in area wreaked of isopropyl alcohol, the smell was harshly offensive. We finally get to our assigned room and the toilet is dirty and had clearly not been cleaned making us question the sanitation of the rest of the room. The curtains had brown stains on them and the lamp shades were torn. There were also ants in the bathtub. We presented our concerns with the staff and they gave us another room, but it wasn’t much better. The hand towels were blood stained, and many other signs of the place being generally unkept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY. I am not someone who usually writes reviews, however my stay here was not enjoyable. The room was dirty with spiders, holes in the wall and furniture and dirt covered floors. The location is unsafe and nearby the freeway so there is constant road noise. The room looked nothing like the advertised pictures. Sheets had holes in them and there was only one light fleece blanket on the bed. Towels were thin, stained and slightly bigger than a hand towel in size. Everything was damaged and dirty from the shower curtain, towel racks, furniture, walls and doors. Parking was limited and difficult to access. Staff were unresponsive when Expedia reached out to address these concerns. You would be better off to stay just about anywhere other than this hotel.
Lamp drawn on with glow-in-dark marker and stained
Shower curtain ripped
Holes in bedding
Lack of proper seal on doors
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an issue with my ID and the front desk person was very accommodating and was able to confirm my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not book

Read the other reviews and do not stay here. Booked two nights, walked in and walked straight back out. Have not responded to requests for even a partial refund to cover the alternative hotel we had to book. Dirty and unsafe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

For the price, this place was great. Nice friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grig

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Didn’t like the parking situation. A guest parked behind my vehicle which created a big delay in me leaving. Also, the bathroom sink is not located in the bathroom- very strange. And there was a guest there with a dog that was barking constantly, in a room by the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The front picture of the property is very misleading. This picture is not close to where this hotel is, or near Little Italy. Pros: Our room was pretty big but the tv was too small. Lobby guy was super nice. Cons: There is very limited parking spaces, which we ended up having to pay next door which sucked. The floors in the room were really dirty. No elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hunter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 Star – Would Not Recommend I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at the Downtown San Diego Lodge was disappointing on multiple levels. The room felt extremely outdated and not well maintained — stained carpet, peeling paint, and a musty odor that hit as soon as we walked in. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sheets didn’t feel very clean. Noise was another major issue. Being downtown, I expected some city noise, but this was next-level — loud traffic, people yelling outside all night, and paper-thin walls that offered zero sound insulation. The biggest red flag was the general feeling of lack of security. The parking lot was sketchy, and there didn’t seem to be any real staff presence after hours. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my belongings in the room. Location is about the only decent thing — you can walk to a lot of nearby restaurants and bars — but for the price, there are definitely better and safer options in San Diego. Definitely wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Amenities
Never stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wish they had more parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sean t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Usually, I appreciate a couple nights stay at any hotel in San Diego, although I am homeless? However, I don't like inconvience by being a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025