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
Gym
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurants
24-hour fitness centre
Coffee shop/cafe
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Reception fireplace
Front desk safe
Meeting room
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Fridge
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Blackout curtains
Laundry service
Lift
Room options
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
303 reviews
(303 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 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
Jack in the Box - 5 min walk
Craft & Commerce - 4 min walk
King and Queen Cantina - 4 min walk
Morning Glory - 1 min walk
Salt & Straw - 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 centre 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 travellers. The property is only 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
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 cots (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 centre
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 reception
24-hour fitness centre
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Step-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 curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Caffe Italia – On-site café.
Mr. Moto – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
Pensione Hotel San Diego
Pensione San Diego
La Pensione Hotel Hotel
La Pensione Hotel San Diego
La Pensione Hotel Hotel San Diego
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 that you 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 social distancing 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 on-site 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. Travellers 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
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The property is located in the heart of Little Italy with plenty of great restaurants within walking distance. (56 reviews)
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
11 Jul 2025
Stayed here a few times, always a great getaway.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Loved how close the place was to the downtown
Christina M
Christina M, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2025
Great stay
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Great hotel
Mario Landeros
Mario Landeros, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jun 2025
Good place to stay
Hector
Hector, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 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
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 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
13 Jul 2025
Love the location in Little Italy, staff is accomodating
martin
martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Jul 2025
It was nice location super close to downtown little Italy
Delia
Delia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 2025
Right in middle of Little Italy with coffee shop in 1st floor
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jun 2025
Nice and close to good restaurants.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Aug 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
10/10 Excellent
24 Jul 2025
Location, location
Dr. Pedro
Dr. Pedro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Aug 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
8/10 Good
22 May 2025
Amazing location and a nice hotel
Mathew
Mathew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Great location. Nice room.
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jun 2025
Great location and clean !!
Luisa
Luisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 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
19 May 2025
Excellent place to stay !!!!!!
Karem
Karem, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Can’t get a better location and rooms are clean and great staff. Walk right outside and into all the restaurants.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2025
Right in the middle of Little Italy
Eric L
Eric L, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2025
This hotel was an amazing find! So glad we found it. I loved the whole experience. Can’t wait to go back!
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Amazing location! Very nice people at the front desk!
Tetiana
Tetiana, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2025
This is the best value in San Diego/ Little Italy area. The staff if wonderful, rooms are clean and great location. You can't beat the value for this accommodation. The hotel is a little dated and rooms small, but since we are only there to sleep and refresh, it suits us perfectly especially for the price. We've been there before and already planning our next visit there. Highly recommend.