Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living area
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Museum of San Diego
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

1 KING BED 1 BEDROOM SUITE NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 QUEEN PREMIUM NONSMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(103 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Peloton)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(248 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, steps from Waterfront Park and 8 minutes by foot from Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from USS Midway Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from San Diego Bay.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft & Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown offers 177 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 177 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1310 square feet (122 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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 self 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1220 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 641 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 368 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 2556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 2556 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check in staff was friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay at, it has good amenities, excelent staff (specially Margarita from the breakfast area), good location, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff and room was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly & helpful staff with a fair price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and was Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable, quiet and a very convenient locatio. The breakfast as quite tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Furio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect for visit with family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay so was affordable and good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff and the room met our needs nicely. Breakfast was good, there was some train related noise but we still slept
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, location, good breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

PAM

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was great, the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, and impressive breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was perfect for us. Nice room, free breakfast, walking distance to the cruise terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lacation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Loved the view and area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a good location. The breakfast included was just OK. The room is cleaned every other day, so you'll need to ask for new towels and sheets and even more toilet paper if you run out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, reasonable price, and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025