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About this property

This charming hotel is located in San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy district and is 10 minutes’ walk from the Maritime Museum of San Diego. It offers 2 on-site dining options and guest rooms with free WiFi. Rooms at La Pensione Hotel feature European design with vintage photography of San Diego landmarks. Each guest room includes a cable TV and a refrigerator. A private bathroom and a hairdryer are also included. Located on the bottom floor of La Pensione Hotel, Mr. Moto.serves pizza and Italian dishes with a local, organic twist. Also located on the bottom floor, Caffe Italia serves blends of robust coffee, cappuccino and espresso made with Lavazza coffee beans imported from Italy. At lunchtime they offer a made-to-order selection of salads, Italian panini sandwiches and more. Guests at La Pensione can relax in the courtyard. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and the business on our first floor do serve food. The San Diego Zoo is a 10 minutes’ drive from La Pensione. Serving beach cities with train service between San Diego and Oceanside, the Coaster Santa Fe Rail Station is less than 0.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of San Diego, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brianne
    United States United States
    The location was great, right in the heart of Little Italy. It was also a quiet hotel room even when it got noisy outside at night. The room was cozy and clean.
  • Theresa
    United States United States
    Great locations: near airport, in heart of Little Italy and waterfront.
  • Stanley
    United States United States
    Room was ok,besides being a bit small.on the other hand the location was what I was after and it didn't disappoint.
  • Ellen
    United States United States
    Hotel location is what you are paying for since it's in Little Italy. The trolley is 2 blocks from the hotel so you can go anywhere easily. Dining is abundant with some amazing food within steps of the hotel.
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    The location was right in the middle of Little Italy. The room is clean. There’s a coffee shop conveniently located next to the reception area.
  • Valerie
    United States United States
    Really cute hotel, it is in Little Italy and the hotel reminded us of Europe. Perfect location for restaurants. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Parking on the property was great.
  • John
    United States United States
    Relatively small European boutique- like hotel in Little Italy… Very clean, comfortable beds, upgraded bathroom , our room had sink outside bathroom, staff was amazing, location central to restaurants, can walk to harbor or easy Uber . We were...
  • Goddessoftravel
    United States United States
    Love, love, love the location! If you want to be right in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy with amazing restaurants just steps away, this is your spot. The staff was so friendly and made everything easy; they even checked our bags for us...
  • Jon
    United States United States
    The location can’t be beat! The beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.
  • Sandie
    United States United States
    Loved little Italy, great food, great people, street fair, pood parking, close to ships, Balboa Park, old town and beach

Hotel area info

House rules

La Pensione Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.