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The Historic Penn Hotel

2.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Ecotours
Relax in a spacious living area with a bar setup, ideal for entertaining, and enjoy city views from large windows.
Cozy retreat with a leaf-patterned wallpaper, a comfortable bed, and stylish bedside lamps.
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Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
The Historic Penn Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 5 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Netflix
  • Free toiletries
$248 nightly
The total price is $282
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room, City View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
511 F St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 47 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 53 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • 5th Avenue Station - 5 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Del Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Double Deuce - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Historic Penn Hotel

The Historic Penn Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 5th Avenue Station is 5 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: 10 percent

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Property Registration Number 5520

Also known as

The Historic Penn Hotel Hotel
The Historic Penn Hotel San Diego
The Historic Penn Hotel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Historic Penn Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Historic Penn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Historic Penn Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Petco Park (9-min walk) and San Diego Convention Center (12-min walk), along with USS Midway Museum (1.1 mi) and Balboa Park (1.7 mi).

Does The Historic Penn Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a toaster oven, a toaster, and cookware.

What's the area around The Historic Penn Hotel like?

The Historic Penn Hotel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 5-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 9 minutes' walk from Petco Park.

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The Historic Penn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Penn Hotel - comfortable and spacious!

Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Very close to everything in the gas lamp and a short walk to the Convention Center and the ballpark. The host was very responsive.
Troy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and walking distance to local bars
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice apartment. Great location in downtown, lots of space & nicely decorated etc. The master bed was very comfortable so we both slept well.
Craig, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean. Good location.
Ivy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had to book something quickly and found this spot. We didn’t realize it wasn’t a traditional hotel with a lobby and staff to greet you. It was a bit confusing how and where to go. The room was nice. Recently renovated and it was nicely done. Ours was a quick trip but the area around the hotel seems lively.
Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was right at the heart of downtown where everything is happening. No need to drive. Everything was walking distance. The place itself was great and clean.

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints at all.

10/10 Exceptional

excellent customer service
Ryan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location in Gaslamp District!

It is in a great part of San Diego! I was very confused about it being a hotel and then when I arrived, it clearly was not. Everything was done by email/messenger which was fine. It was very clean inside. It would be great for multiple people. Overall it was a good place to stay for the purpose for which I was there.
Kristen, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I didn’t even have the opportunity to stay here because the check in was entirely online and I received minimal information that made it difficult to check in and was also not issued a refund despite.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible
Garrett, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I was trying to contact them all day to get the access, I never got an answer of them… is not a hotel, its just an airbnb without front desk either personal concierge
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not the safest spot no parking elevators don’t work
Yvette, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dissappointment

Did not get the doors locked, either front door to street or my room door!?
Marko, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Came down to San Diego because my building lost power during the los angeles fires. This property works like an air bnb so there is no front desk. I got a link to a website to check in that didnt work. And when I called the hotel's number no one ever answered or returned my calls. I had to get another hotel and wasn't able to get a refund.
Sam, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It wasn’t the nicest place so I’ll be fair it is an older building that was somewhat renovated more like lipstick on a pig!! Because there is no staff on site it just seems like a party hotel…. A bunch of disrespectful loud people that thought it was okay to rage and blast music like they’re parents weren’t home!!!!! the blinds were tore up a hole in the wall needlessl to say I would not be returning nor would I recommend to anyone I know. It was kinda clean but because it was such an old building it just had a funny stench and the floors were kinda sticky like too much cleaner. This is exactly what it looks like when you don’t have proper maid service!
Arthur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Miguel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Liwei, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This property is not a hotel really. It is an apartment building on top of a very popular taco stand. The entrance is next to the garbage cans for the taco stand and because activity --it's probably more safe than it feels because the taco stand has security. That being said, the unit itself was fine. It's an older building with an elevator that is truly old school with gates and swinging doors. Age shows throughout but the unit was clean and spacious; bedding was less than desired--pretty cheap linens. During busy & expensive convention season, this worked. The gaslamp district is popping and you can walk to the big Hyatt or Marriott no problem.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Casey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mikhail, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Eric G, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ale, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property do not have people attending, you do everythig by messages, you have places to eat arround that you can reach walking. The room is very nice, clean and comfortable
Raúl, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The sofa looked like someone vomited on it several times over many years. And it looked like someone tried to beat the door down.
Heather, 2-night trip