Cortez Hill
San Diego
Visit Cortez Hill
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Things to do
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Harbor Cruise on the Largest Catamaran in San Diego
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in Cortez Hill
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"Very good"
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2026
Ash&9th
"The cable tv does not work, reported to staff and only response was you can complain to the manager, a group of teenagers making noise at 2:30 am call front desk nobody respond and they charge for parking, poor service quality"
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
"terrible Garage signage for exiting"
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2026
Ancora by AvantStay
"Went for a marathon I was going to run and this was very close to the finish line. We found out it's also very close to Little Italy and we could walk down to the marina as well. Great location. The apartment was very clean had a full sized washer and dryer, a nice little kitchen, and a keurig coffee ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
"I got the double beds. Room is a bit tight but who spends the entire day in the room. Staff helpful esp when asked if I wanted a first floor or 2nd floor room. Super easy. Plenty of parking."
Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"I stayed here many years ago and it has fallen from grace for sure. They used to have a lovely little restaurant which is now gone. The rooms feel like they’re in disrepair, the carpets, the walls, the furniture, the paint the tiles everything just feels so shabby and old. I would not stay here ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cortez Hill
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 Petco Park and USS Midway Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
