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Best Western Downtown San Diego

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a wooden pergola, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, chairs, a potted plant, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a desk with a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a plant on the desk.
A hotel with a rooftop terrace, garden views, and a continental breakfast.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a chair.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $163
$143 nightly
$163 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are shelves above the mirror and a window above the sink.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Best Western Downtown San Diego, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Petco Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • San Diego City College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Best Western Downtown San Diego offers 30 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great stay the staff was amazing and very helpful will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, friendly place Very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dated, good breakfast and staff was excellent. Not bad for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for our 1st Anniversary weekend trip, Enjoyed the great location, close to the zoo, Balboa Park and Little Italy. Parking is it is right in the middle of downtown, however, parking on the street is readily available. Well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great we loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Carlos at check in was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos at the front desk was super helpful and kind. The room was clean and the whole stay was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean the room and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here, the staff always makes me feel appreciated for my business. My normal room wasn’t available due to maintenance in the ice machine room next to it. They upgraded me to a suite at no cost. Reyna with room service was super helpful and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally helpful and the room was very clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. This is a older hotel and it is in excellent condition. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will stay there next time we come to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The plantings around the parking lot made the property very appealing. Loved that we could sit outside our 1st floor room behind bamboo plants.The woman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful about places we wanted to go. Everyone on the staff we had contact with also friendly. The hotel is well located- you can walk to two team stops. One - the city college stop also has an express bus to Balboa Park.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was ckean and the staff was courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean but bit outdated. The area was not the best but staff was great and they provided a good hot buffet breakfast. Make note that this is a motel and there are no elevators to 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay overall. Was only there for one night as I was in town for a conference at the convention center. Price was reasonable, considering that most hotels closer to the convention center were way overpriced. The hotel definitely needs some upgrades, including some noise cancelling carpeting. The restroom was rather small, but it had everything I needed. $20 a night parking fee seemed a bit much, considering that the parking lot was tiny. For what I needed (a bed), the hotel served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tanks for the information about San Diego and what we should not miss
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated but clean. Great friendly, accommodating staff, especially Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026