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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 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, 2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Andrew

HK$424

HK$482 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

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

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.4 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jesus

HK$909

HK$1,292 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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 modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

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

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jessica

HK$522

HK$1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a leather sofa, a coffee table with a board game, and a flat-screen TV.

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jeremy

HK$1,688

HK$2,611 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a striped facade.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Bryanna

HK$2,103

HK$2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a modern interior design.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the building's brick facade.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'PENDR' sign, large windows, and a corner entrance.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

6. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Diego

HK$2,315

HK$3,114 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

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

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

7. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Thomas Stanley

HK$1,397

HK$1,623 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Tiffany

HK$988

HK$1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Amy

HK$1,206

HK$1,617 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a round table, two chairs, a hanging lamp, and a view of urban buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two round tables, and a dining table with chairs. A large window offers a view of city buildings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a coffee maker, and a large window with a view of buildings.

10. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2.8 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Heather

HK$1,345

HK$1,832 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3.1 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Vasiliy

HK$1,632

HK$1,893 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.

12. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Karin

HK$828

HK$942 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, multiple windows, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A variety of potted plants, including cacti and other greenery, arranged in front of a building with large windows.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Tamara

HK$1,561

HK$1,810 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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 modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 2.2 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Shumaila

HK$1,335

HK$1,547 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A high-rise building with a glass facade, a clear sky, and a cityscape in the background.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

15. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Phyllis

HK$1,171

HK$1,355 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, cushioned seating, and potted plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

The entrance to the Young Men's Christian Association building with a grand arched doorway, columns, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, and a seating area with two chairs and a small table.

16. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.9 km from Balboa Park Carousel

ZHENG

HK$1,601

HK$1,856 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Matthew

HK$1,059

HK$1,205 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 large building with a central dome and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for multiple guests, surrounded by dark blue chairs.

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.

18. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Laura

HK$1,561

HK$2,039 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 3.1 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jeremy

HK$1,374

HK$1,593 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, historic hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and a prominent entrance.

A modern interior with a dining area, a wicker chair, and a staircase.

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, marble flooring, and potted plants.

A lobby with a blue sofa, a white armchair, and a glass coffee table. There are large columns and a staircase in the background.

20. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Justin

HK$1,862

HK$2,162 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Balboa Park Carousel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stay Classy Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 966 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 191 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 539 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,042 reviews	View

Top Balboa Park Carousel Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything. Next to freeway and rest / bar has very good grub to watch the game"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"The best customer service"

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good!"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All good except they need to stock the vending machines"

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Close to train station and trolly and all the attractions! Nothing to complain about!"

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The entrance to the Natural History Museum with a grand staircase leading up to the doors.

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From ancient artifacts to rare gemstones to stunning artwork, learn about the natural world, past and present, in Balboa Park’s exceptional museum.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balboa Park Carousel?

Balboa Park Carousel is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 65 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Balboa Park Carousel?

Wyndham San Diego Bayside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (3 km) from Balboa Park Carousel. Other good choices within a few miles include Best Western Seven Seas and Lafayette Hotel & Club.

How many hotels will I find near Balboa Park Carousel?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Balboa Park Carousel.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Balboa Park Carousel.

What can I see and do near Balboa Park Carousel?

San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Casa de Balboa. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

San Diego Balboa Park Carousel Hotels

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Our top choices for Balboa Park Carousel hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Pendry San Diego

7. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

8. Hotel Z

9. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

11. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

12. Gaslamp Hostel

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

15. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

16. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

18. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

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

20. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Compare popular hotels close to Balboa Park Carousel

Top Balboa Park Carousel Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

The Sofia Hotel

Handlery Hotel

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Other attractions near Balboa Park Carousel

Spanish Village Art Center

San Diego Natural History Museum

Desert Garden

Balboa Park

Fleet Science Center

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Casa de Balboa

Starlight Bowl

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