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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 1 km from Balboa Stadium

Andrew

₹4,812

₹5,474 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.4 km from Balboa Stadium

Victor

₹11,107

₹15,781 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

A modern building with a sign reading "kasa little Italy" and a glass entrance.

A modern lobby with seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

1.5 km from Balboa Stadium

Jeremy

₹20,051

₹31,254 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern indoor space with a central reflective sculpture, surrounded by planters and a brick wall.

A modern interior with a staircase, glass doors, and decorative lighting.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a second-floor balcony, and a visible church in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Hotel Narcissus

2.2 km from Balboa Stadium

Gene

₹5,433

₹15,762 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 0.9 km from Balboa Stadium

Jessica

₹3,445

₹11,439 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

0.6 km from Balboa Stadium

Veronica Dangerfield

₹17,152

₹19,887 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

7. Westgate Hotel

1.2 km from Balboa Stadium

Chris

₹16,402

₹22,350 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.

8. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Balboa Stadium

Karin

₹10,721

₹12,195 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

9. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 1 km from Balboa Stadium

Chris

₹8,145

₹21,578 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel Z' sign, a staircase, and a large window.

A narrow alleyway with yellow buildings, a palm tree, and windows.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

10. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.3 km from Balboa Stadium

Tiffany

₹12,234

₹17,515 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

1.5 km from Balboa Stadium

Amy

₹13,258

₹18,038 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a large window overlooking the harbor.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a cityscape.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

1.9 km from Balboa Stadium

Vasiliy

₹20,846

₹24,167 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a wall-mounted screen.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a modern building in the background.

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

1.5 km from Balboa Stadium

Phyllis

₹14,300

₹16,553 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, and ornate doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the city skyline.

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 1 km from Balboa Stadium

Matthew

₹12,457

₹14,170 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit street view.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.5 km from Balboa Stadium

Jeremy

₹17,623

₹20,434 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding cityscape and waterfront.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a patterned wall, and a long corridor leading to a bright area with a view.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a cityscape at sunset.

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 1.3 km from Balboa Stadium

Shumaila

₹17,162

₹19,898 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

A historic building with a sign that reads "Old Town San Diego State Historic Park."

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 1.2 km from Balboa Stadium

Jessica

₹16,194

₹22,999 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with numerous tables and chairs, a central seating area, and a staircase connecting the floors.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple dining tables, and a decorative fountain.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and blue chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large potted plants.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

2 km from Balboa Stadium

Maureen

₹21,765

₹28,712 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a table, and a stack of wooden blocks.

A multi-level bar area with a check-in/out sign, a staircase, and a variety of bottles displayed on shelves.

A dimly lit bar area with a brick wall, a curved staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

19. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1 km from Balboa Stadium

Samantha

₹15,394

₹18,711 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a balcony, a TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two white chairs, and a grey sofa.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a large window with curtains.

A large building with a central dome and a reflection in the water.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with abstract art.

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.3 km from Balboa Stadium

Laura

₹19,068

₹24,904 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Balboa Stadium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 963 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 538 reviews	View
Hotel Narcissus	9.4 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 184 reviews	View

Top Balboa Stadium Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone who worked in the lobby was super friendly! The vending machine selections were decent and not too pricey. It's an old motel, but the interiors have been redone and they are more than adequate. Very efficient for what we needed."

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room great staff prime location"

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our room and the grounds, looking forward to going back despite the street parking and we wish there was a full length mirror in our room also"

Other attractions near Balboa Stadium

A vintage military aircraft with the number 7 and a star insignia.

San Diego Air and Space Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

From a hot air balloon dating back over two centuries to the Command module used on Apollo 9, let your imagination soar amid an array of flight-related exhibits.

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A building with the sign "Copley Symphony Hall" on its facade.

Jacobs Music Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Any symphony orchestra would be proud to make this its home venue. Experience the grandeur of the architecture perfectly suiting rich musical tones.

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A vintage Triumph motorcycle on display, featuring a number plate '27', chrome engine, and a classic design.

San Diego Automotive Museum

Buckle up and get ready to take a journey back in time at an interesting museum that is a playground for car enthusiasts.

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Jacobs Music Center

You can enjoy a show at Jacobs Music Center on your trip to San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Tenth Avenue Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Tenth Avenue Arts Center during your stay in San Diego. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

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WorldBeat Cultural Center

WorldBeat Cultural Center is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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World Beat Center

Enjoy an outing to World Beat Center during your stay in San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum

You can study the exhibits at San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to San Diego. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balboa Stadium?

Balboa Stadium is located in a historic area of San Diego known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 400 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Balboa Stadium?

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Balboa Stadium. Other good choices close by include The Sofia Hotel and Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Balboa Stadium?

Expedia has 400 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Balboa Stadium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balboa Stadium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Balboa Stadium.

What can I see and do near Balboa Stadium?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at San Diego Air and Space Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum or Maritime Museum of San Diego. Hotel del Coronado, California Tower and Casa de Balboa are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at San Diego Civic Theatre, Old Globe Theater and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

How can I get to Balboa Stadium?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Balboa Stadium is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, San Diego Santa Fe Depot is the closest station to Downtown San Diego. You can learn about your options for water transport at the local port.

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Our top choices for Balboa Stadium hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Hotel Narcissus

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Gaslamp Hostel

9. The Artifact Inn

10. Hotel Z

11. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

19. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Compare popular hotels close to Balboa Stadium

Top Balboa Stadium Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Ash&9th

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

The Neon Elm Hotel

Other attractions near Balboa Stadium

San Diego Air and Space Museum

Jacobs Music Center

San Diego Automotive Museum

Jacobs Music Center

Tenth Avenue Arts Center

WorldBeat Cultural Center

World Beat Center

San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum

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