What is Cortez Hill like?

Cortez Hill is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its popular zoo.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Cortez Hill?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is the highest ranked property in Cortez Hill. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Waterfront Park, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown and Somerset .

How many hotels will I find in the Cortez Hill area?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options in Cortez Hill to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cortez Hill, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Cortez Hill.

What can I see and do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include San Diego Zoo, Port of San Diego and Petco Park. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Hotel Circle and Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Cortez Hill hotels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Cortez Hill

Zoraima

₹11,545 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jan - 23 Jan

Superior Double Room Single Use, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Terrace/patio

Ash&9th

Cortez Hill

Darlene

₹7,848 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown

Cortez Hill

Askar

₹7,774 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Cortez Hill

DAVID

₹14,657 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Cortez Hill

Alan

₹5,363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Somerset

Cortez Hill

Patricia

₹10,840 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Cortez Hill

EVELYN

₹12,947 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Cortez Hill

Juan

₹14,017 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

San Diego Downtown Lodge

Cortez Hill

Claudia R

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.2 km from Cortez Hill

Lee

₹10,880 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

6.1 km from Cortez Hill

simona

₹12,969 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

5 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay, 9.5 km from Cortez Hill

Andy

₹15,441 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

10.3 km from Cortez Hill

Taryn

₹23,339 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Marina District, 1.5 km from Cortez Hill

Michelle

₹25,724 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

6.3 km from Cortez Hill

Tyler

₹8,765 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1.2 km from Cortez Hill

blasimar

₹17,271 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.5 km from Cortez Hill

Sergio

₹32,853 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 4.5 km from Cortez Hill

Vanessa

₹9,145 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

6.3 km from Cortez Hill

Joseph

₹13,451 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Kings Inn San Diego

4.4 km from Cortez Hill

Natalia

₹7,617 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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Where to stay in Cortez Hill

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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

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