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7.8 / 10 Guest Rating

Balboa Park Hotel

410 Elm St, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, US

Balboa Park Hotel - main view

About the Property

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Balboa Park Hotel, your ideal getaway in the heart of San Diego.

Stylish Accommodations
Relax in one of our 50 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, each equipped with refrigerators for your convenience, ensuring you feel right at home during your stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected, while our coffee and tea makers provide a refreshing pick-me-up. Daily housekeeping makes certain your room remains clean and comfortable throughout your visit.

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in local culture with attractions such as the San Diego Civic Theatre and Waterfront Park just a stroll away, while easily accessing the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown San Diego.

Experience all that Balboa Park Hotel has to offer—book your stay today!

Facilities & Amenities

Front entrance ramp
Express check-out
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Coin laundry on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.8
Very Good187 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the clean rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness6.3
Service8.8
Location8.3
Room Quality6.8
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.3
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience8.1

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Cheyenne
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 22, 2025

"Read before booking "

2.0

I was bitten by bed bugs and the hotel doesn’t have a front desk staff nor do they answer the phone they only respond through text but me and hotels.com have been trying to contact the hotel and no one ever answers the phone There’s Nats flying around the room and dishes were dirty and had puddles of water in between glass plates and bowls the A/C never gets warm we had to use the oven because the room kept getting extremely cold

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Steve
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 21, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Hotel location was very convenient for my visit.. it also was chill and peaceful.. will be back again

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Corey Robert
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 16, 2025

"Good"

6.0

The room was very small and noisy, with no way to adjust the temperature. The curtain was damaged, and being at street level made privacy a concern. Cleanliness could have been better, and the entire bed protecting cover was covered in stains. Other guests in the building were very noisy, and the large number of homeless people outside the building also added to the disturbance. Customer service was virtually nonexistent. Additionally, their website stated that washers and dryers were available, but there were none on-site. 2 out of 5 stars.

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Stephen
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

good location

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Timothy
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Updated rooms

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J
Jenell
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 13, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

My fiancé and I stayed at this hotel in August. I initially booked a room with an en suite bathroom, but somehow I ended up in a room with a shared bathroom. I don't blame the hotel for this, but the travel website. Anyway, the hotel customer service person (phone call) went out of their way to switch me to another room. I really appreciated that. The rooms are nice, modern, and walking distance to Little Italy. The only small complaint I have is the rooms do not have air-conditioning. Normally in San Diego this isn't a big deal, but it happened to be hot that night and there was construction that started early in the morning. Suffice it to say, having the window open was not pleasant due to the noise. Also, there is no attendant on site, so if you're looking for a place with a front desk person, this is not the place for you. Everything is none by codes, similar to Airbnb.

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Alan
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 12, 2025

"Really awesome hotel "

10.0

The place is fantastic. My favorite hotel of all time

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Ioana-Raluca
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 9, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very nice space. Small, but with everything you need. I would have wanted maybe an extra hairdryer, but I managed. Enough amenities, easy checkin and check-out, fast communication with the property. Fan working excellent. After my first day the AC was on without me asking...but the staff control it quickly before freezing :)) Very close to the park and Downtown. Overall a good experience.

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Kashmir
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 8, 2025

"Good"

4.0

If you’re looking for a place to just sleep at and be out during the day, this is it. It was nice and easy to navigate. However their customer service was terrible. We were locked out of our room for 2 hours without food, water, no car keys. The lockbox for our room wouldn’t enter a new code even when they reset it. We continuously called to check for updates but there was nothing they could do for 2 hours and there was no staff on duty since it was after hours. We finally got into our room at almost midnight. After this incident I emailed the hotel to resolve this issue but sadly they ignored me.

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Belle
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Chill vibes

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