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Featured Downtown San Diego Historic Hotels

Gaslamp Plaza Suites
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3.5 out of 5
520 E St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sofia Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
3.5 out of 5
530 Broadway, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
5 out of 5
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4 out of 5
435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3 out of 5
356 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4 out of 5
401 K St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and USS Midway Museum ...
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
3.5 out of 5
1835 Columbia St, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 out of 5
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
3 out of 5
521 6th Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy WiFi, free bicycles on site, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Historic Hotels in Downtown San Diego

If you’re looking for your Downtown San Diego getaway to go down in history as the best vacay ever, you’ve got some noteworthy options to consider when it comes to where to stay. You could book a legendary or even luxury historic hotel for your trip with opulent extras. You’re probably thinking you’ll have to spend monumental money for a stately historical spot, but you may want to keep a fainting couch nearby—you’ll be shocked by what you can get for less gold bullion than you expected. Or modern cash. Whatever’s on hand.

Historically Great Spots

If you’re looking to do some R & R at one of the top historic hotels in America and don’t want to blow a stack of Benjamins while you’re at it, you’re in luck—you can stay at some of the best historic hotels in Downtown San Diego by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, even if you’re historically short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star place at a 2-star price is no historic feat.

A Little Mystery in Your History

You can get way more than you bargained for when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal in Downtown San Diego instead of just booking any old hotel for your trip. Not only can you get a deal for the history books when you reserve a Hot Rate, you can filter hotels by what matters most to you for your last-minute Downtown San Diego getaway, including price, amenities, and reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Hotels

What is a historic hotel like in Downtown San Diego?

Looking to take in the legendary sights and sounds of the Downtown San Diego historic district? There’s no better way to truly immerse yourself than with a stay at one of Downtown San Diego’s historic inns and hotels. (And if you’re really lucky, that immersion includes a hot bath in a clawfoot tub.) Go ahead and save while you soak and book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal.

How much is a hotel room at a historic hotel?

You may think you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for a historic last-minute hotel. Or just let history repeat itself by settling for a cheap hotel when you get to Downtown San Diego, 3073. But thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can score a fantastic historic hotel for way less cash, even at the last minute. You could be staying at the best historic hotels in Downtown San Diego for as low as $129. A win for the ages.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a traditional hotel?

Historic hotels are at least 50 years old and often feature sweeping architecture and ambience. Some of the most historic hotels of the world have even been designated as historic landmarks. Staying in one of these storied spots in Downtown San Diego is sure to give you an extra layer of interest for your vacay tales.