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Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

2.0 star property
Within easy reach of San Diego Convention Center

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Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

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Front of property
Exterior
Superior Room
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room

Overview of Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

7.8 out of 10 Good
7.8/10 Good

Property highlights

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike rental

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Bankers Hill
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 23 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 23 min walk
  • Petco Park - 25 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 25 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 28 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 28 min walk
  • San Diego Zoo - 29 min walk
  • Balboa Park - 38 min walk
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 44 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 23 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 35 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 20 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 12 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • Extraordinary Desserts - 10 min walk
  • Pappalecco - 9 min walk
  • Caparells Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Harumama Noodles and Buns - 11 min walk
  • Queenstown Public House - 10 min walk
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About this property

Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

At Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. Also, San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hotel Occidental
Occidental Balboa Park Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown Hotel
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown like?
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown is a short 16-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 20 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Natalia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Could’ve been worse
1 night stay. And it was not as pleasant as the reviews said. Pros- semi close to gas lamp, we had our own bathroom. Large shower was nice. Cons- very small room, very small bathroom mirror, parking was almost non existent, and we they were doing construction on the floor above us starting at 7am with drills, hammers and you name it. Had the potential
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tyler, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded my expectations
Great hotel, all new furnishings. As it looks like a hostel and I got the cheapest room, I wasn't expecting, but I did have a private restroom.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great if you like the no frills variety for a good price on a last-minute booking. The mattress springs were really squeaky, which was annoying. Also no parking lot, but there’s plenty of street parking, some free, some metered during daytime.
Evita, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hostel
It’s a hostel- not a hotel.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Almost perfect and great for 1 night stay.
Well when I 1st got in looked pretty nice and did put on good impression. Also staff was helpful on check in. Got to the room and did have a few negatives. Like Room was a little cramped and had some what trouble sleeping since I was closer to Airport. But had interesting channels on tv and room did come with everything a traveler needed. Also got the job done if you need a place last min and was working a gig outside SDCC 2023. Overall I'd consider returning again if I needed a back up or last min place.
Picture of the room.
Picture of kitchen area with TV.
Bernie, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a bit confusing to try and get in. I didn’t get any communication for the after hours but I did get in and things ended fine.
Deborah, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Belinda, 1-night trip
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