Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Waterfront Park

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Study)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Peloton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(204 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown puts you in the heart of San Diego, steps from Waterfront Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Port of San Diego. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop terrace. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 1310 square feet (122 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel include B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and San Diego Bay.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 9 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Top Sail - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Portal Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Waterfront Park
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1310 square feet (122 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 177 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 1310 sq ft of conference space
  • 122 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers 177 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,310 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Hotel San Diego Downtown
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn San Diego - Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$258.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Yep, Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 40.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

The closest beach to Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown is Mission Beach (9.4 km).

Does Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown have a pool?

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors are hooked on the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

No, Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1056 out of 2220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 555 out of 2220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 326 out of 2220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 2220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 2220 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the property. It was clean, convenient location with easy access to trolley service and buses and walk to the harbour. Breakfast was good and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only had one of three elevators working. It made it very difficult to use the elevator unless you wanted to wait 15 minutes. They didn’t have enough parking, even though I got a parking pass when I checked in, I had to park offsite on our second night. When I checked in, there was no mention of the lack of parking. So when I went to get my car, I had to evade the homeless people smoking heroin on my way to the offsite parking structure .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay for one night I guess

It needs to be updated. We were next to the train and it was very loud all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the breakfast. Only 1 elevator working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, clean and comfortable

Great location, easy access to lots of fun stuff and next to the event we went to for our stay. Only issue is one elevator is still out of order and it takes a VERY long time to catch it due to the number of people leaving at the same time at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Little Italy and San Diego in general. So staying somewhere with a pool, is right across the street from the park, and serves breakfast just adds to our good time. Everyone who works there were very nice and friendly. This location is not quiet! We were able to sleep but woke up occasionally because of the train. If the breakfast had gluten free and lactose free milk options besides eggs it would have made my wife’s day start off better. Also, the fact that the entire hotel was down to just 1 elevator on a busy weekend was not noted and not ideal. Lines to go down during breakfast and check out were very long. Be careful with parking. The garage feels up quickly and people are rude and double park or block you in by parking behind you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misty-Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
**TRAIN CROSSING ALL DAY AND NIGHT** Expedia did not do a good job of informing us of the noise issues for the property. We would have stayed elsewhere. Issues: - Train crossing 24/7. The gates open every 5-10 minutes for each of the 4 trains that are adjacent to the property. - Elevators under remodel - only 1 functional elevator = long waits. - Ants in room / cleanliness - Poor rating here. Not acceptable for a 5th story room. - Limited parking - space does run out. The staff was kind and courteous. Would not stay here again. Did not sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
No housekeeping was provided over a 5-night stay. Only one of their three elevators was working. Otherwise, this hotel is in a prime location close to the marina and Little Italy. Underground parking was convenient and comparably priced to other parking in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allan, Mountain View

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located in stop for Comicon shuttle. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the worst hotel I have ever come across. They cheat people and charge more than it is actually worth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 stars only because of not really clean bathroom - stains around sink and on the shelves. Everything else was good. Very convenient location. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not working, and the emergency stairs were confusing. There were not enough places to sit during breakfast. Parking was expensive. There were ants in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I’d stay here again.

Was kinda iffy on staying here after reading other reviews, but it wasn’t that bad. Staff was amazing. Breakfast was better than I had thought which saved us a lot for being there 4 mornings with a family of 5. The elevators sucked because it took forever to go up or down but we managed and that wouldn’t keep me from not staying here. Fans in the bathrooms would have been nice to have. Other than that we will be using the hotel again if we do another trip to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was under renovations... it was loud when they were working on repairs. The worst part was that they had 2 of 3 elevators closed for "modernization". I understand maintenance and improvements are necessary, but they really should do 1 at a time. The elevator wait times were ridiculous. And because there was only 1 and everyone else was in the same boat, there were several times that they got WAY overloaded. Packed in there like sardines! I'm POSITIVE that we were over the max weight capacity. The free breakfast was sub-par. I know that it was "free" but it's not really, it's baked into the price of your rooms. And compared to many other hotels I've stayed with "free" breakfasts, this one was definitely below average. The beds were springy, loud and uncomfortable. The AC worked in the sense that it cooled down the room, but it had an intermittent rattle sound that woke me up multiple times. Had to live with it thought because San Diego was unusually muggy. That's all my gripes... Other than that, the hotel is cheap and it's in a good location. Easy access to the waterfront, Little Italy, the light rail. Not far from the airport or the Zoo. Took several Ubers to different parts of town and most were under 10 minutes drives. the furthest we went was Ocean Beach, and that was probably 15 minutes or less. Very centrally located. The hotel also did a good job decorating for both Pride and Comicon. Very festive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was near the places we wanted to go. Unfortunately, they’re renovating their elevators during our stay. Other than having a hard time going to / from (3rd floor), everything went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daisy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025