What is Cortez Hill like?

Cortez Hill is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its popular zoo.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Cortez Hill?

Based on our traveller data, The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay in Cortez Hill. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Balboa Park, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Ash&9th .

How many hotels will I find in the Cortez Hill area?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodation options in Cortez 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 Cortez Hill, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Cortez Hill.

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

Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Petco Park, San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Hotel Circle are also worth a stop.

Cortez Hill hotels, San Diego, United States of America: San Diego Hotel Guide

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Our top choices for Cortez Hill hotels

Superior Double Room Single Use, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Room amenity

1. Ash&9th

Cortez Hill

Neal

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Cortez Hill

Priscillia

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

3. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Cortez Hill

Bradley

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

4. Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown

Cortez Hill

jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

5. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Cortez Hill

Hector

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

6. Best Western Downtown San Diego

Cortez Hill

Maria

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. Somerset

Cortez Hill

Tyler

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

8. San Diego Downtown Lodge

Cortez Hill

Sonia

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Cortez Hill

David

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Elite Studio Suite | Private kitchenette

10. The Neon Elm Hotel

0.3 km from Cortez Hill

Ahmad

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

11. The Bristol Hotel San Diego

0.7 km from Cortez Hill

Alexandria

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

12. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.7 km from Cortez Hill

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

Gaslamp Quarter, 1.4 km from Cortez Hill

RheaAnn

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

14. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 0.8 km from Cortez Hill

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Little Italy, 0.5 km from Cortez Hill

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

1 km from Cortez Hill

Esmeralda

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

17. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

0.8 km from Cortez Hill

marina

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

18. Urban Boutique Hotel

Little Italy, 0.7 km from Cortez Hill

Lauren

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

19. Westgate Hotel

0.6 km from Cortez Hill

Chris

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

20. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1.2 km from Cortez Hill

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Cortez Hill

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 2,119 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,736 reviews	View
Best Western Downtown San Diego	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 996 reviews	View
Ash&9th	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 964 reviews	View

Where to stay in Cortez Hill

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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 Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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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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Mission Beach

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

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Bay

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

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Top Cortez Hill Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room helpfull stuff"

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"The Bay Club Hotel was a great find. It's convenient to downtown and the surrounding area has great local places like the Harbor Town Pub. The room was large clean and had a great view of the marina. The staff was great and the restaurant serves a ga really good breakfast. I would definitely go back."

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Our top choices for Cortez Hill hotels

1. Ash&9th

2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

3. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

4. Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

6. Best Western Downtown San Diego

7. Somerset

8. San Diego Downtown Lodge

9. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

10. The Neon Elm Hotel

11. The Bristol Hotel San Diego

12. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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

14. Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

16. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

17. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

18. Urban Boutique Hotel

19. Westgate Hotel

20. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

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