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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property

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Elite Studio Suite | View from room
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Executive Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

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410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Studio Suite | View from room

Elite Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

Hotel in San Diego, near Petco Park
This smoke-free hotel features express check-out.
Balboa Park Hotel offers 50 accommodations with a hairdryer. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Balboa Park Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Petco Park and a few minutes from San Diego Convention Center
Balboa Park Hotel offers its guests express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, 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.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and smart lock details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 499 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This historic building has been updated and is really beautifully decorated. We strongly recommend reading the posting thoroughly as not all rooms have their own bathroom nor showering facilities, but rather, share with other guests. Fellow guests were respectful, the bed was very comfortable, and the check-in/check-out process was easy. The property is not staffed at all times but we did not have any issues with this. Great quick, easy overnight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROLAND

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bad experience. Didn’t stay there, left after seeing and smelling the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor customer service and false advertisement. Dirty room and unsanitary property. Room unsafe for children and unfit for family travel. Inauthentic staff sending cookie cutter template messages despite knowing customer dissatisfaction. Discrepancies between name of property online and in person. Property located in the middle of tweaker central with meth heads walking around and broken car window glass. Read reviews before booking and consider staying at a better hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dantavious

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave me a room I didn’t book & the tv was broken
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prema

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in link didn’t work. Room smelled atrocious, no bathroom was not made clear in reservation. Had to book different place it was so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Reesa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

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

It was okay

I booked a Deluxe Queen room for my wife and after checking in, found out it had a bunk bed instead of the Queen. Made it work, but wasn’t as romantic of a night as it could have been. Also, the room was hot; I couldn’t sleep with my wife on the bottom bunk, so I slept on top (closer to the fan).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andreea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place. Not a hotel a scam. Bathroom not in the room. Overpriced for what they provide
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paola, Raeford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very central, 5 minutes from the San Diego Airport, and walking distance to Little Italy and downtown. This property doesn’t offer parking; however, there is plenty of street parking and paid parking in the area. Our room was small, but very clean and updated. Small functional bathroom, kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and sink. The ceiling fan came very handy for our June stay. Overall, a very good experience for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable and check in was very easy. The room itself was nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t realize you have to share a bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The listing is very deceiving compared to the actual stay. In the listing it states there is a bathroom but does not mention it is a shared bathroom, the room did not have its own bathroom. There was loud banging on the main entrance door from a homeless man when we arrived. The entire property smelled bad. No customer service available
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josei

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice cozy and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly its a great place to stay if your looking for the basics as a solo traveler. Location is convenient, walls are thing bring ear plugs but overall decent 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025