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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Suite, Accessible | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $189
$163 nightly
$189 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue armchair, and a wall with a framed picture.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at The Bristol Hotel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Balboa Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers 114 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 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 bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bristol Hotel San Diego.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5005 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during February, March, April, May, June, and July:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 42 per day (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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol San Diego
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Diego Diego
Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol Hotel A Greystone Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 936 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1569 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great location, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel friendly staff excellent location downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Great location! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, nice location, cozy space
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so sweet, valet was nice and easy, the room was clean, bed was comfortable, the view was so cute! And the hotel is within walking distance of so many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryluz

Liked: Staff & service
Room was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gym is one of the better hotel gyms I’ve experienced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. Wish they offered breakfast, but they do have a nice “make your own” specialty coffee machine in the lobby. The room was very clean and spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The location was perfect too, near enough to the Gaslamp quarter without the noise :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled rooms, clean and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zelalsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and courteous/helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the bristol. Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and amazing stay. I got engaged in Sd and Stayed at the Bristol and everything was perfect! Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Clean room, staff was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in the heart of downtown The Bristol is a true gem. Clean, bright, staffed with friendly people. The King Cool rooms are an excellant choice for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desserae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Everything was very clean and the staff were very courteous. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuxiang

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026