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The U

Apartment within easy reach of Balboa Park

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When you stay at The U, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Apartments feature kitchens and free WiFi.

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator

Main amenities (2)

  • 5 smoke-free apartments
  • Air conditioning

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About the area

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3080 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92104

What's nearby

  • Adams Avenue Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • AMSD Concerts - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Morley Field Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park Carousel - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 24 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 42 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 45 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lovesong Coffee + Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Part Time Lover - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Medium - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The U

When you stay at The U, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Apartments feature kitchens and free WiFi.

At a glance

Property size

    • 5 apartments

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

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

  • 5 rooms

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 644343, STR-07177L, 644343, STR-07178L

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The U?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The U?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The U.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The U?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Does The U have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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