Hotels near the San Diego Convention Center

San Diego, CaliforniaHalls A to HSails PavilionUpdated 13 Oct 2026

The San Diego Convention Center is run by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, a nonprofit created by the City. Its Halls A to H hold 525,701 square feet in a row along Harbor Drive, with the 90,000-square-foot Sails Pavilion upstairs. More on the official site Map

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego

At a glance

  • Shortest walkMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina (2 min) and Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (3 min), on foot to the nearest lobby.
  • Trolley at the doorTwo trolley stops in front of the building, at First Avenue and at Fifth Avenue.
  • Eight halls in a rowHalls A to H along Harbor Drive, each with its own lobby; check which end your hall is at.
  • When to bookComic-Con week fills downtown first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to the entrance

Times are to Halls A to H, along a route we calculated.

23 hotels within a 15-minute walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

San Diego Convention Center, San DiegoYour stay12 Nov to 15 Nov · 3 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • TwitchCon San Diego13 to 15 Nov 2026
    high demandBook: through Connections Housing, while its rooms last
  • SLAS International Conference & Exhibition30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: through the official SLAS hotel links; the group rate deadlines vary by hotel, from 27 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
  • medium to high demandBook: through Maritz, when you register
  • NRECA PowerXchange12 to 17 Feb 2027, Friday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: through the hotel link NRECA sends with your registration
  • WEST16 to 18 Feb 2027, Tuesday to Thursday
    medium to high demandBook: by 22 Jan 2027, 5 pm ET, through SPARGO
  • SCCM Critical Care Congress14 to 16 Mar 2027, Sunday to Tuesday
    medium to high demandBook: through the SCCM Housing Bureau (Orchid Events) by 18 Feb 2027
  • AWWA ACE13 to 16 Jun 2027, Sunday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: through Connections Housing once ACE27 hotel reservations open in mid-December 2026
  • Comic-Con22 to 25 Jul 2027
    very high demandBook: in Comic-Con's onPeak hotel sale, with your badge

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

Mission Valley, by trolley

Hotels along Hotel Circle and in Mission Valley, a trolley ride from downtown; in 2026 Comic-Con ran shuttles there.

Harbor Island, by the airport

Hotels on Harbor Island next to San Diego International Airport, a short drive along the bay.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • From San Diego International Airport (SAN)About three miles away, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car or shuttle.
  • Airport busMTS Route 992 runs from the airport to downtown every 15 minutes, 4:15 am to midnight, and meets the trolley at Santa Fe Depot.
  • TrolleyTwo trolley stops are right in front of the building, at Harbor Drive and First Avenue and at Harbor Drive and Fifth Avenue.
  • ParkingA 1,950-space garage under the center, entered from Harbor Drive and run by ACE Parking; rates change by event. A 2,000-space structure stands next to the Hilton Bayfront.
  • On foot over Harbor DriveA pedestrian bridge crosses Harbor Drive along Park Boulevard; elsewhere use the crosswalks.

Halls & entrances

  • Eight halls in a rowHalls A to H run along Harbor Drive on the ground level, each with its own lobby, A at the west end by the Marriott Marquis and H at the east end by Plaza Park.
  • UpstairsThe Sails Pavilion (90,000 sq ft), Ballrooms 6 and 20 and most meeting rooms are on the upper level; rooms 12 to 19 are on the mezzanine.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the San Diego Convention Center?

The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is about 2 minutes from Lobby A and the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter about 3 minutes from the nearest lobby, on our walking route. The Hilton San Diego Bayfront, past Hall H, is about 7 minutes.

Which lobby should I use?

The one named after your hall: Halls A to H each have their own lobby along Harbor Drive. Times on this page are to the nearest lobby, so add a few minutes if your hall is at the other end of the building.

Can I take the trolley to the convention center?

Yes. Two trolley stops are right in front of the building, at Harbor Drive and First Avenue and at Harbor Drive and Fifth Avenue.

Where can I stay for less?

In Mission Valley, a trolley ride away, or on Harbor Island by the airport, a short drive. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the San Diego Convention Center, the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, the City of San Diego or event organizers. Last checked 13 Oct 2026.

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