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A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

A modern conference room with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a long table.

1. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Andrew

S$78

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.4 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Victor

S$210

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A high-rise building with a view of a harbor and sailboats.

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.

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jeremy

S$417

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

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

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Bryanna

S$393

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.

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

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jessica

S$154

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, leather seating, multiple tables, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

2.1 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Veronica Dangerfield

S$250

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

7. Westgate Hotel

2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Chris

S$286

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

8. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Karin

S$164

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

9. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Tiffany

S$233

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

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

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Amy

S$240

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A narrow hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a bench.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden floors, and a large mirror.

11. The Artifact Inn

East Village, 2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Chris

S$288

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sofa with a red pillow, a floor lamp, and a small white table.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3.1 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Vasiliy

S$336

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a refrigerator, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a modern building in the background.

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Phyllis

S$221

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, multiple windows, and a flag on top.

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

A grand lobby with marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and a seating area with patterned upholstery.

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Matthew

S$189

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a view of the surrounding cityscape and waterfront.

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.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 2.2 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Shumaila

S$265

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 3.1 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jeremy

S$272

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a buffet table with food and drinks, and a refrigerator with beverages.

A historic building with a sign that reads "Old Town San Diego State Historic Park."

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

East Village, 2.8 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Jessica

S$307

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a bar area with a patterned wall and hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a table, and a stack of wooden blocks.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "mozy" and a visible entrance.

A multi-level bar area with a check-in/out sign, a staircase, and a variety of bottles displayed on shelves.

18. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Samantha

S$249

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and two large windows with curtains.

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

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

2.9 km from Balboa Park Carousel

ZHENG

S$354

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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a large window with curtains.

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

A large building with a central dome and a reflection in the water.

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Balboa Park Carousel

Laura

S$332

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 963 reviews	View
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	9.6 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Kasa Little Italy San Diego	9.6 Exceptional 538 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	9.4 Exceptional 2,032 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	9.4 Exceptional 185 reviews	View

Top Balboa Park Carousel Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very peaceful, and clean"

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stay over the weekend with family . The rooms were clean but just a little too small . the only thing that we were bump about was the Saturday the pool was close for an accident which we didn’t really get to enjoy . But staff was great and the restaurant/bar they have was really convenient."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Check in process was easy and the location is perfect to walk around and to visit the downtown area."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms, nice to stay"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"The view from the balcony was spectacular!"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a great location with an amazing staff."

Ash&9th

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone who worked in the lobby was super friendly! The vending machine selections were decent and not too pricey. It's an old motel, but the interiors have been redone and they are more than adequate. Very efficient for what we needed."

The Neon Elm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our room and the grounds, looking forward to going back despite the street parking and we wish there was a full length mirror in our room also"

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A blue sign with yellow text reading "SPANISH ART CENTER" above a tiled wall.

Spanish Village Art Center

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

San Diego Natural History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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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A desert landscape with large cacti and sparse trees.

Desert Garden

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.

Balboa Park

9.2/10 (14,638 reviews)

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Fleet Science Center

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A detailed model of a town with a church, train tracks, and a bridge.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

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A symmetrical garden with a central reflecting pool, palm trees, and classical architecture.

Casa de Balboa

You can learn about the history of San Diego when you stop by Casa de Balboa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

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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 68 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 Handlery Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Balboa Park Carousel?

Expedia has 68 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 Lyceum Theatre.

Hotels near Balboa Park Carousel

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Our top choices for Balboa Park Carousel hotels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

2. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

3. Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

5. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

6. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

7. Westgate Hotel

8. Gaslamp Hostel

9. Hotel Z

10. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

11. The Artifact Inn

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

13. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

14. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

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

17. Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

18. Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

20. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

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Top Balboa Park Carousel Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

Handlery Hotel

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Ash&9th

The Neon Elm Hotel

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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