Located in San Diego, Ancora by AvantStay is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while USS Midway Museum and Pechanga Arena are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Visit our San Diego travel guide
Close to Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego, Ancora by AvantStay provides a 24-hour gym, a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Gas grills, smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Ancora by AvantStay offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What time is check-in at Ancora by AvantStay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ancora by AvantStay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ancora by AvantStay located?
Located in Downtown San Diego, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Diego Civic Theatre, Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Civic Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Ancora by AvantStay Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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It was a wonderful stay. Because I was in town for so long it was very convenient to have in unit kitchen and washing. Everything located about a $10 uber drive away. 10 out of 10
Household provisions were supplied, so with the hot and humid temps in August, I was able to get fresh laundry done regularly. Everything from laundry soap to Keurig coffees were provided. Love, love, love the rooftop pool with a fabulous view of downtown San Diego and the beautiful sunsets. Team members are friendly, kind, and very helpful in every way. Will return!
Great sport to stay in Down town San Diego. Close to everything. On the 22nd floor there’s a great pool and hang out lounge. Very clean and safe. Def would stay here again.
Great place to stay. Pool was amazing. Excellent location. Very clean. Walking distance to the ocean and many great locations. Saturday farmers market was my favorite and it's a block away. I'm not a huge fan of Stainless steel cookware as you need chef skills:) but we figured it out. Only issue was figuring out parking location and cost. It's about $25 per day.
I really enjoyed my stay at The San Diego ANCORA ! incredible rooftop pool with amazing views . Very Very Clean . took me a second to figure out the fob & door lock but it worked great ! Delicious food just blocks away in either direction gas lamp district one way, little Italy the other way. Its a 7 eleven store a few blocks away for a early coffee run. San Diego`s downtown is a beautiful spot BUTTTT it needs more green space for such a pet friendly community cause it has a punget smell of dog pee EVERYWHERE!!! I Highly Reccomed staying here ! Very nice place in the convient community of Cortez .
The place was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed the gorgeous rooftop pool and hot tub. The security guard on duty during our stay was fantastic. The only complaint I have is they do not allow early check in and would not let us drop our bags off. Our flight arrived at 11:00 AM and we could not check in until 4:00 PM. We had no rental car and had to scramble to find something to do for hours with four suitcases. It would have been so much nicer if we could have dropped them off and walked to lunch or something.
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 maker along with some pods.
We were on the second floor so we got a bit of noise from the street below but it didn't bother us too much.
The pool deck on the roof was perfect. Great views. Not one child was up there during out visit, not saying kids are bad!! But it was very quiet and relaxing. Most people up there were just laying out.
I'd definitely stay here again just on a higher floor.
Loved this property! Very nice amenities. Parking was a breeze, we were able to find free street parking for the entirety of our stay. We felt safe and it was close to the freeway and major attractions. We would stay again for sure.
I was initially a bit hesitant to book this property because there were not many reviews available. However, my wife and I had a wonderful stay while visiting for our anniversary.
The check-in process was seamless, and the accommodation was exceptionally clean, which was a huge plus for us. During our stay, I had a quick question about the HVAC system and sent a text to the property manager. They responded promptly and resolved the issue right away, which I greatly appreciated.
Another major advantage was the location. The property is conveniently situated near many places, including Little Italy. Once my wife and I became familiar with the area, we found that we could easily walk to many restaurants, bars and shops. One thing to note is that because the property is centrally located in the city, it can be somewhat noisy at night. If you are particularly sensitive to noise, this is something to keep in mind. That said, it did not negatively impact the overall quality of our stay.
Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend Ancora by AvantStay to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located place to stay in San Diego.
I was in the second floor and could see homeless people from my window, but for the price and amenities it made up for it 100%, I highly recommend. Lobby is beautiful, check in is so easy, there was a bath!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Misha
30 Aug, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property is nice. The area isn’t due to the streets being full of unused people, food, and urine on the streets and sidewalks.
Everything was wonderful. Just wish parking was included. Bit of a hassle to find parking under $30 a night.
The complex itself is very nice but the area had a lot of sketchy people around.
I had an issue checking in, it was difficult to get a response quickly. But overall, the apartment is very nice. We had a great stay regardless! The amenities are 5stars!
Tolles modernes Zimmer und ein traumhafter Blick oben von der Pool Etage. Wirklich einmalig. Wir können das Hotel nur empfehlen und werden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Nur am Check-In Prozess muss noch gearbeitet werden, der ist sehr kompliziert. Normalerweise verläuft der Checkin kein online ohne Personal, wir hatten wahnsinniges Glück, dass zufällig Daniela da war und uns geholfen hat.
Upon parking (ample st parking due to neighborhood) & exiting your car you are immediately struck by the smell of people using the street as a bathroom and the sight of homeless on every corner. The upscale building is centered in a no-man's land of downtown with no businesses and just urban blight. Yes, you can walk through this neighborhood 4 blocks and reach Little Italy. The areas feel unsafe at night and unpleasant during the day.
Instructions, policies, forms, signatures, messages from AvantStay are endless and cumbersome. However, when you actually need something they go quiet.
My unit was on the 2nd floor facing street lights and oncoming traffic. No blackout shades so the noise and light meant sleeping with headphones and eye mask to try and get some sleep. Appliances and plumbing were noisy as well. Unit uses internet TV so no actually live main stream channels to watch.
I request to leave early, which I did after the first night, but host cited their policy in not giving me a refund. STAY AWAY from this property and host in general
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Julie
28 Jul, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Under the bed was thick dust - you could see where the mop had gone. Dishes in cabinet were dirty. Not able to store luggage waiting for room. View of Evan’s Tires so blinds were closed most of the time.
Close to Little Italy which was nice. Close to convention center but not the best security in walking at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
José
18 Jul, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Es una muy buena opción para hospedarte, el personal de Ancora fue muy amable.
Las instalaciones están en excelente estado, el departamento cuenta con todo lo necesario para tener una muy buena estancia. Muy limpio.
Lo único complicado es que no tiene estacionamiento propio, pero eso se puede solucionar con estacionamientos cercanos o bien buscando lugar para estacionarte en la calle.