In the heart of San Diego, La Pensione Hotel offers a charming retreat. Unwind with a cup of coffee from Caffe Italia or work out at the 24-hour gym while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who appreciate its proximity to shopping and nearby Waterfront Park.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Gym
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Meeting room
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Blackout drapes/curtains
Laundry service
Elevator
$143 nightly
The total price is $163
$163 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total includes taxes and fees
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
26 reviews
(26 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
59 reviews
(59 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
305 reviews
(305 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
USS Midway Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min walk
Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
County Center - Little Italy Station - 4 min walk
America Plaza Trolley Station - 8 min walk
Courthouse Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Morning Glory - 1 min walk
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - 1 min walk
Pappalecco - 3 min walk
Underbelly - 2 min walk
Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - 1 min walk
About this property
La Pensione Hotel
When you stay at La Pensione Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port of San Diego and Waterfront Park. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: County Center - Little Italy Station is 4 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
67 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Caffe Italia - Onsite café.
Mr. Moto - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does La Pensione Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Pensione Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Pensione Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Pensione Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at La Pensione Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near La Pensione Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Caffe Italia.
What's the area around La Pensione Hotel like?
La Pensione Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from County Center - Little Italy Station and 13 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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La Pensione Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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The property staff efficiently arranged airport transportation, getting guests to the airport quickly. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 11, 2025
Stayed here a few times, always a great getaway.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely be sleeping here again.
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2025
Lots of food within walking distance
Nathan
Nathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Quick and easy check in/out. Walkable distance to great dining and drinks.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
Staff was excellent
Maria
Maria, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2025
Loved how close the place was to the downtown
Christina M
Christina M, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 14, 2025
Centrally located in little Italy . Very walkable area . Lots of good restaurants around
Julian
Julian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2025
Very professional staff and courteous
Citlaly Raquel
Citlaly Raquel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 14, 2025
Brandon and staff were fantastic and so personable. And as they say, location, location, location!
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Great hotel
Mario Landeros
Mario Landeros, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
Great stay
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
Great location and great property. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was a little noisy and the AC unit was a little noisy but overall great stay.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
Good place to stay
Hector
Hector, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Love the location in Little Italy, staff is accomodating
martin
martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 5, 2025
Had a great time . Great location friendly staff.i have stayed here before and it's amazing
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
Right in middle of Little Italy with coffee shop in 1st floor
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 3, 2025
It was nice location super close to downtown little Italy
Delia
Delia, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 9, 2025
We had a good stay at this hotel. The service was overall good, and the location is excellent—with plenty of nearby attractions and activities to enjoy. The only downside was that parking was a bit challenging. Despite that, we had a wonderful time in San Diego.
Martin Daniel
Martin Daniel, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Nice and close to good restaurants.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
Lovely property in walking distance to a ton of great Little Italy restaurants. The room was small but clean and comfortable. Uber pickup is convenient. The street market on the weekend was a nice place to browse and pick up souvenirs. I would stay here again if I’m in San Diego.
Larry
Larry, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Location, location
Dr. Pedro
Dr. Pedro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
A very central location. You are in the middle of all the restaurants and bars in the area. You can walk anywhere
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Right in the middle of Little Italy
Eric L
Eric L, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Great location. Nice room.
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Can’t get a better location and rooms are clean and great staff. Walk right outside and into all the restaurants.