The Best Hotels Closest to Balboa Theatre in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

Q: What's the area like around Balboa Theatre?

Balboa Theatre is located in San Diego. This walkable area is known for its bar scene and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 395 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay near Balboa Theatre?

Adjacent to Balboa Theatre, The Sofia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego .

Q: How many hotels are there close to Balboa Theatre?

Expedia has 395 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Balboa Theatre.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Balboa Theatre.

Q: What can I see and do near Balboa Theatre?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hotel del Coronado, Whaley House Museum and Spreckels Theater are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay if you're interested in local theatre.

Q: How can I get to Balboa Theatre?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Balboa Theatre is easy. 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 stop to Downtown San Diego.

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Our top choices for Balboa Theatre hotels

Deluxe 2 King Bedrooms, Multiple Beds, Sleeps 11ppl | Terrace/patio

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

1.5 mi from Balboa Theatre

omokayode

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 0.6 mi from Balboa Theatre

Dylan

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3. Crown City Inn

1.7 mi from Balboa Theatre

Mondi

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.6 mi from Balboa Theatre

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

5. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.3 mi from Balboa Theatre

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

6. Westgate Hotel

0.2 mi from Balboa Theatre

Juan J

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, City View (Self check-in) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

7. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 0.3 mi from Balboa Theatre

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

8. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

0.4 mi from Balboa Theatre

Mabel

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 0.3 mi from Balboa Theatre

Jack P Williams,

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.5 mi from Balboa Theatre

Sharia

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

2 outdoor pools, open 6 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marina District, 0.5 mi from Balboa Theatre

Daniela

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.1 mi from Balboa Theatre

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

0.6 mi from Balboa Theatre

Traci

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, < 0.1 mi from Balboa Theatre

Jayden

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

15. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 mi from Balboa Theatre

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

0.6 mi from Balboa Theatre

yosef

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.5 mi from Balboa Theatre

Alberto

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.4 mi from Balboa Theatre

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

19. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.1 mi from Balboa Theatre

Liam

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, < 0.1 mi from Balboa Theatre

Thalia

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Balboa Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 183 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 900 reviews	View
Crown City Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 793 reviews	View
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Z	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View

Top Balboa Theatre Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place with a lot of character."

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

8/10 Good

"First I will say the best thing about this place was the front desk staff. They were very nice and accommodating. The distance to the convention center was also convenient. Now the bad news...the hotel is very old. Walls are paper thin, you hear everything above you which was extremely disruptive. My bathroom looked like the shower was from 1920. I thought the shower spout was going to shear right off the wall it was so old and outdated. The tub looked like the stains had been there a pretty long while. And though housekeeping did do a nice job to distract me from the outdated room, I still was reminded by the rock hard bed and pillows. I am not a tough guest to please and I wasn't even going to write about my experience, but Expedia has been nagging me to leave a review...so here it is. Decent location to the convention center, friendly staff...but needs an internal makeover bad."

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

8/10 Good

"Overall lovely stay at a great hotel. Walking distance to seaport village and downtown. It gets busy from business people, which can cause full elevators and even full parking. I think charging $45 for amenities daily plus $55 for daily parking is unreasonable. Especially when the main amenity is the pools and they are very overcrowded (and appear to have non guests, which I hate—hotel has wrist bands but no one checks and many people at pool didn’t have them on). Also, marina kitchen needs to serve non buffet breakfast. The buffet barely had food and it was $45 a person. Not reasonable or worth it. Also, one cocktail at the Lobby Lounge was $30!! That’s also unreasonable. Other than that, it’s a beautiful hotel and it was a great stay. Rooms are super spacious, comfy and clean. Beds are soft. Exchange downstairs is perfect for any food or drink needs. Staff was very lovely."

Other attractions near Balboa Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

7.6/10 (23 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Lyceum Theatre on your trip to San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balboa Theatre?

Balboa Theatre is located in San Diego. This walkable area is known for its bar scene and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 395 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Balboa Theatre?

Adjacent to Balboa Theatre, The Sofia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

How many hotels are there close to Balboa Theatre?

Expedia has 395 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Balboa Theatre.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Balboa Theatre.

What can I see and do near Balboa Theatre?

USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Air and Space Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hotel del Coronado, Whaley House Museum and Spreckels Theater are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Balboa Theatre?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Balboa Theatre is easy. 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 stop to Downtown San Diego.

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Our top choices for Balboa Theatre hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Stay Classy Hostel

3. Crown City Inn

4. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

5. Hotel Z

6. Westgate Hotel

7. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

8. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

11. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

12. Gaslamp Hostel

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

14. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

15. Pendry San Diego

16. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

17. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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

19. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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Top Balboa Theatre Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Other attractions near Balboa Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

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