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Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror, a black desk lamp, and a blue chair.
A modern reception area with a stone counter, a blue carpet, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $126
$112 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Explore the area

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819 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Studio West

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a floral wall mural, a window with a view, and a white bedside table.

Queen Studio West

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Studio East (Freeway Noise)

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Studio East (Freeway Noise)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Studio East (Freeway Noise)

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a tropical mural.

Queen Studio East (Freeway Noise)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Studio East (Freeway Noise)

A neatly made bed in a room with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a red chair.

King Studio East (Freeway Noise)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

In the heart of San Diego, Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. .This aparthotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Old Globe Theater and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Rich's Nightclub - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balboa Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • City College Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flicks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rich's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baikohken Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gossip Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (65 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Construction is underway nearby with noise between 7AM to 10AM, Monday through Friday until further notice.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Please return keys to front desk – if you check out before 8am, please feel free to leave your keys in your room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

Uptown Inn
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio Suites
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel San Diego
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel Aparthotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 412 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
I had a great stay here, it was quiet and the neighborhood is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great location and great service. Clean rooms and good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Uptown inn a great place to stay when your in San Diego, CA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Efficient room, great location, especially for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Enjoyed the stay great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Love this place. Location, location, location. Great restaurants and shops in easy walking distance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room check in was smooth pretty close to a lot of things had a great view to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stop right in the middle of Hillcrest with all its restaurants, nightlife, and proximity to Balboa Park! Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA ALEJANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was a like a second home, and the location is the best!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tariq

Liked: Check-in, communication
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location, walkable to nightlife & restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Afia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It is a clean place to stay and budget friendly. Unfortunately the noise from the road can make it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed only 1 night. Check-in only took 5 mins. Staff were friendly. Property is located in the heart of the Rainbow community. Felt safe. Only issue was the water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
No complaints here! Easy check in and the man I think his name was Luke was very nice and welcoming! The area has EVERYTHING you need! Walkable and enjoyable. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good value - very clean - everything necessary you need
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Aric

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Rooms are small, it’s fine for one but for two plus luggage it could be a bit much. Area is very walkable and safe. Perfect for a weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angel

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures look better than the actual place, rooms are small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed our stay. We stayed at the freeway noise room and weren’t really bother by the noise. The ac covered all the car noise and we had a pleasant stay. There’s a lot of options of walking restaurants and markets close by. Price was unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I had a great visit. Rooms were clean. Beautiful area. Amazing view from the patio. Polite staff. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room and bath were very clean. Bed was comfortable. Hotel is very plain and modest, room is tiny, but low price reflects that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was very small but very clean. Great place to stay for the short amount of time we needed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna Nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Small quaint clean room! Stayed in the room with 2 beds. Friendly & helpful staff. Close to everything including fun night life ! Great Location !! will stay again when i am in san diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harutyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
I had a very good experience at Uptown Inn. The front desk was very nice and helpful. The location was great fro me.There are many restaurants and cafes and clubs close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rushi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location in Hillcrest for all the LGBT bars/clubs/restaurants. They are still renovating some sections. Hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating! The beds and pillows are SOO comfortable and clean!! Great stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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