Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel
2 stars
840 A Street, 92101-4613, San Diego, California, United States
San Diego, CA
+1 619 234 8477
8.4
Excellent
based on 756 reviews
756 verified ratings
Tue 16/6
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Wed 17/6
2 guests, 1 room
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$255
/Cheapest rate per night
Provider
Nightly total
$255
$256
$262
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Best deals for Best Western Downtown San Diego

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Tue 16/6
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Wed 17/6
King room
1 king bed
$262
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$280
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$286
nightly with fees
Double room
2 double beds
$321
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$359
nightly with fees
2 double beds
$428
nightly with fees
Queen room
1 queen bed
$256
nightly with fees
Standard Room
2 double beds
$313
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$315
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$354
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 king bed
$255
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$265
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bed type unknown
$265
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
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Best Western Downtown San Diego Information

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Best Western Downtown San Diego, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 9 June 2026.
Centrally located in downtown San Diego, adjacent to Symphony Hall, just minutes away from Gaslamp Quarter, the downtown San Diego business district and famous Horton Plaza shopping mall, the Best Wes...

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Check-in time15:00
Check-out time11:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+1 619 234 8477

Perks and amenities at Best Western Downtown San Diego

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Best Western Downtown San Diego
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Parking

General

  • CCTV outside property
  • No smoking
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Parking
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Safe
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Coffee machine
  • Higher-level toilet
  • Accessible parking
  • Desk
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • First-aid kit
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Storage available
  • Private parking
  • CCTV in common areas

Activities

  • Zoo
  • Bicycle hire

Services

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/photocopying
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Reviews for Best Western Downtown San Diego

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Best Western Downtown San Diego, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 756 reviews of Best Western Downtown San Diego to date. Review data was last updated on 9 June 2026.
8.4
Very Good756 verified ratings
Pros +
  • "Cute motel, very clean." (in 1 review)
  • "Location is good, very close to Balboa Park" (in 5 reviews)
  • Continental breakfast on the rooftop. (in 38 reviews)
Cons -
  • Very small parking lot. (in 21 reviews)
  • Close to Petco Park (in 4 reviews)
  • Clean and comfortable rooms walking distance to the Gaslamp district. (in 7 reviews)
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Explore Core-Columbia, San Diego

Best Western Downtown San Diego is located at 840 A Street in the Core-Columbia neighbourhood of San Diego. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 9 June 2026.

Most Popular Landmarks

Gaslamp Quarter

14 mins walk

1.1 km

Firehouse Museum

16 mins walk

1.4 km

PETCO Park

17 mins walk

1.4 km

SDSU Downtown Gallery

18 mins walk

1.5 km

San Diego Zoo

4 mins drive

2.1 km

Gaslamp Quarter

14 mins walk

1.1 km

Firehouse Museum

16 mins walk

1.4 km

PETCO Park

17 mins walk

1.4 km

SDSU Downtown Gallery

18 mins walk

1.5 km

San Diego Zoo

4 mins drive

2.1 km

Public Transportation

San Diego Amtrak Station

17 mins walk

1.4 km

San Diego Amtrak Station

17 mins walk

1.4 km

Rental Cars

$54 daily average

Hire cars in San Diego

Closest Airports

San Diego Airport

7 mins drive

5.3 km

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

43 mins drive

53.3 km

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7 mins drive

5.3 km

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport

43 mins drive

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  • How far is Best Western Downtown San Diego from San Diego Zoo?

    Best Western Downtown San Diego is a good place to stay to see San Diego Zoo. It’s 2.1 km away.

  • Is Best Western Downtown San Diego close to Gaslamp Quarter?

    Gaslamp Quarter is also a popular place to see in San Diego. It is 1.1 km from Best Western Downtown San Diego.

FAQs when booking at Best Western Downtown San Diego

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Best Western Downtown San Diego. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2026.

  • Is pricing at Best Western Downtown San Diego comparable to 2 star hotels in San Diego?

    In San Diego, the average nightly rate for 2 stars hotels is $302. The expected nightly rate for Best Western Downtown San Diego is around $427; a price that is 41% cheaper than the city average. HotelsCombined considers Best Western Downtown San Diego to be a good deal if you’re looking to stay at a 2 stars hotel in San Diego.

  • How close is Best Western Downtown San Diego to the nearest airport, San Diego Airport?

    The distance between the closest airport, San Diego Airport, and Best Western Downtown San Diego is 6.6 km and the expected drive time is about 0h 05m. Your drive time between the two can vary based on the time of day and traffic trends of the area.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from San Diego Airport to Best Western Downtown San Diego?

    Getting from San Diego Airport to Best Western Downtown San Diego can be as easy as hiring a car at the airport’s car hire desk for, on average, $115/day in San Diego. Luckily, Best Western Downtown San Diego has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. Taking a taxi or rideshare service from the nearest airport, San Diego Airport, to your hotel is often the most cost-effective transportation solution.

  • How close is Best Western Downtown San Diego from the San Diego city centre?

    Best Western Downtown San Diego is just 0.3 km away from the centre of Cortez Hill, San Diego. From Best Western Downtown San Diego you can easily get to other popular landmarks such as La Jolla Shores.

  • What is the Best Western Downtown San Diego phone number?

    The best way to contact Best Western Downtown San Diego is by calling +1 619 234 8477.

  • Does Best Western Downtown San Diego have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Best Western Downtown San Diego has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

    Check-out should be before 11:00. For checking in at Best Western Downtown San Diego, guests should plan for any time after 15:00 on the day of their scheduled arrival.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Downtown San Diego, San Diego?

    $259 per night is the best price found recently for a room at Best Western Downtown San Diego, with average deals around $427 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see current prices.

  • Does Best Western Downtown San Diego offer accessible rooms?

    Yes, Best Western Downtown San Diego provides accessible rooms for guests requiring them. Make sure to check the deals available on HotelsCombined for the latest availability.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

    For the best chance to save money on your Best Western Downtown San Diego reservation, consider staying in January, when prices are typically at their lowest ($181).

  • In what area of San Diego is Best Western Downtown San Diego located?

    Best Western Downtown San Diego is located within the Core-Columbia area of San Diego. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Best Western Downtown San Diego is in relation to the rest of San Diego.

  • Are there any other Best Western hotels in San Diego?

    In total, there are 7 locations in San Diego. The most popular Best Western property in San Diego is Best Western Seven Seas.

  • How far is Best Western Downtown San Diego from San Diego Zoo?

    Best Western Downtown San Diego is a good place to stay to see San Diego Zoo. It’s 2.1 km away.

  • Is Best Western Downtown San Diego close to Gaslamp Quarter?

    Gaslamp Quarter is also a popular place to see in San Diego. It is 1.1 km from Best Western Downtown San Diego.

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