What is Golden Hill like?

Golden Hill is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its architecture and restaurants.

Where is the best place to stay in Golden Hill?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Outsite San Diego - Golden Hill is the highest ranked property in Golden Hill. This guest house is a short 9-minute walk from Balboa Park, and it offers free WiFi and laundry facilities.

How many hotels will I find in Golden Hill?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodation options in Golden Hill to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Golden Hill, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Golden Hill.

What can I see and do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park and Port of San Diego. Balboa Park Golf Course and Balboa Stadium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

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The Sofia Hotel

2.6 km from Golden Hill

Alexander

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

2.6 km from Golden Hill

Mohammad

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

2.6 km from Golden Hill

Maria Elena

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

3.4 km from Golden Hill

David

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

3.3 km from Golden Hill

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

2.2 km from Golden Hill

Louella

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Westgate Hotel

2.5 km from Golden Hill

ESMERALDA

3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Mission Bay, 11.2 km from Golden Hill

francisco

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

8.5 km from Golden Hill

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

8.5 km from Golden Hill

Anya

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Carmel Valley, 26.1 km from Golden Hill

Felipe Ramirez

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Golden Hill

Mary

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

5 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay, 11.7 km from Golden Hill

AlmaDelia

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay, 11 km from Golden Hill

Ethan

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from Golden Hill

CINDY

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from Golden Hill

Simran

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach, 12.1 km from Golden Hill

Richard

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Kings Inn San Diego

6 km from Golden Hill

Linzee

Handlery Hotel

6 km from Golden Hill

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from Golden Hill

Kadisha

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

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Where to stay in Golden Hill

Find the best Golden Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Seaport Village featuring a church or cathedral

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Seaport Village and Petco Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

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