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Hotels Near San Diego Zoo California

Hotels near San Diego Zoo are provided below ordered by distance. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates near San Diego Zoo in San Diego Zoo for your upcoming individual or group travel. We list the best motels and hotels close to San Diego Zoo so you can review the discounted San Diego Zoo lodging below and find the perfect hotel. Planning a meeting? Save with a San Diego Zoo group hotel deal

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“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” is what you'll say when you visit the San Diego Zoo. Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world. It boasts more than 4,000 animals representing over 800 species, courtesy of the owner, the nonprofit Zoological Society of San Diego. This zoo's 100 acres is leased from the city of San Diego, as are the animals and equipment. If you're planning to visit the San Diego Zoo, it's convenient. Take advantage of the guided tour buses that cover 75 percent of the park using an overhead gondola lift. You'll get an aerial view of the zoo in a speedy fashion.When visiting the zoo, just choose a habitat and check out the exhibits that interest you. Each exhibit features various animals that can be found side-by-side in the wild so you'll learn a lot during your visit. A popular exhibit showcases the African rain forest and features gorillas. There's also an exhibit for the Arctic taiga and tundra, where you can see polar bears. And believe it or not, the largest free-flight aviaries are living at the San Diego Zoo. So come visit and enjoy all that San Diego has to offer.

Lodging & Accommodations close by San Diego Zoo

Inn At The Park in San Diego
+1-888-389-4121
525 Spruce St., San Diego, CA 92103 ~0.66 miles west of San Diego Zoo
~11 minute walk
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 82 rooms in hotel
From$179
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows : 2223 El Cajon Blvd.
+1-888-675-2083
2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 ~1.22 miles north of San Diego Zoo
~21 minute walk
  • At the The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, you will enjoy the best of both worlds. Relax in a tranquil atmosphere with the best customer service and a dedicated staff at your beck and call. When you’re rested and ready for action, you’re just moments away from some of California’s main attractions, including the San Diego Zoo (less than two miles away), Mission Valley Center (less than two miles away), and Balboa Park (less than three miles away). Enjoy the amenities The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows has to offer, including poolside terrace and heated outdoor pool designed by renowned Johnny Weismuller, a gorgeous restaurant bar, and a business center with complimentary high-speed Internet access.
  • High-end Suburban hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$108
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Berkshire Motel
+1-800-716-8490
2502 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 ~1.36 miles northeast of San Diego Zoo
~24 minute walk
  • Affordable property
  • Check-in time: 15:00
From$90
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown in San Diego
+1-800-805-5223
1430 7th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.37 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~24 minute walk
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Airport shuttle available
From$80
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Towneplace Suites San Diego Downtown
+1-888-965-1860
1445 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.37 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~24 minute walk
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 9 floors
From$172
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WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park in San Diego
+1-888-788-5576
1110 a St., San Diego, CA 92108 ~1.37 miles south of San Diego Zoo
~24 minute walk
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check-in time: 16:00
From$90
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego/Downtown/Convention Center in San Diego
+1-888-897-9207
833 Ash St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.38 miles south of San Diego Zoo
~24 minute walk
  • When it comes to the Days Inn-Downtown/Convention Center, guests won’t have any complaints. Located in San Diego, CA, the Days Inn-Downtown/Convention Center is a great hotel only half a mile from downtown San Diego, half a mile from Petco Park, less than one mile from Gaslamp Quarter, and minutes away from San Diego Zoo. The hotel provides guests complimentary continental breakfasts, complimentary wireless Internet access, heated indoor spa tub and saunas. Guestrooms also come equipped with cable TV, refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.
  • Inexpensive Convention Center property
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$60
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Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy : 1617 1st Ave.
+1-888-311-4278
1617 1st Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.41 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~25 minute walk
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$80
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Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn : 840 a St.
+1-888-469-4795
840 a St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.42 miles south of San Diego Zoo
~25 minute walk
  • Low-priced Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00pm
From$131
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Harborview Inn & Suites San Diego Harbor - San Diego
+1-888-734-9421
550 Westgrape St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.42 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~25 minute walk
  • When it comes to Harborview Inn & Suites San Diego Harbor, two things come to mind: convenience and service. Located only two blocks away from the San Diego Bay, the Harborview Inn & Suites San Diego Harboris also a mile away from historic Old Town, Balboa Park, and the San Diego Zoo. This magnificent Harborview Inn & Suites San Diego Harbor features laundry facilities, complimentary continental breakfasts, complimentary wireless Internet access, and more. Convenient guestrooms come equipped with microwave ovens, cable TV, and refrigerators.
  • Low-priced Airport property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$69
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Ith Adventure Hostel : 1658 Front St.
+1-888-841-5292
1658 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.44 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~25 minute walk
  • 2-star Downtown hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$60
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Motel 6 San Diego Ca Downtown
+1-888-455-5160
1546 2nd St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.44 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~25 minute walk
  • Cheap Convention Center hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From$49
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Porto Vista Hotel
+1-888-965-8297
1835 Columbia St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.45 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~26 minute walk
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From$75
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Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego - San Diego
+1-888-906-6358
701 a St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.46 miles south of San Diego Zoo
~26 minute walk
  • The Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego is a sight to see. This hotel is atop the Copley Symphony Hall in downtown San Diego, CA. What more could you ask for? The hotel is also three blocks from Gaslamp Quarter, four blocks from the San Diego Concourse, and moments away from the San Diego Zoo. Guests at the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego will enjoy full access to the elevators that transport them from a ground-level foyer to the hotel’s sleek 12th-floor lobby. The Sky Lobby Lounge is elegant. You can also take advantage of the indoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center located on the 12th floor. This 15-story hotel boasts 264 magnificent guestrooms with pretty décor and comfortable bedding.
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From$100
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Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Downtown
+1-888-749-6785
1646 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.46 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
~26 minute walk
  • The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, located in San Diego, CA, is just one mile away from Gaslamp Quarter. This great hotel is also less than a mile from downtown San Diego, and less than two miles from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Since this hotel features complimentary airport shuttle, a restaurant and bar on its premises, and complimentary high-speed Internet access, guests will find themselves in an atmosphere offering the utmost service. The rooms come equipped with coffeemakers, cable TV, an iron and ironing board, clock radio, hair dryer, and comfortable beds in their room. Phones come with multiple lines and voicemail.
  • High end Downtown property
  • Hotel has 14 meeting rooms
From$125
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Urban Boutique Hotel in San Diego
+1-888-878-9982
1654 Columbia St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.55 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • Affordable property
  • 52 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$90
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La Pensione Hotel in San Diego
+1-888-389-4485
606 West Date St., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.56 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • Three Star property
  • 68 rooms in property
From$80
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Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside in San Diego
+1-888-389-4121
B 2137 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.58 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$110
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Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor - San Diego
+1-888-675-2083
2353 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.58 miles west of San Diego Zoo
  • Low Cost property
  • 72 rooms in hotel
From$60
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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
+1-800-716-8490
2137 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.61 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 2 meeting rooms in property
From$110
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Marina Inn & Suites
+1-800-805-5223
1943 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.63 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • 2-star Downtown property
  • Check in: 2:00PM
From$72
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Ramada by Wyndham Gaslamp Convention Center - San Diego
+1-888-965-1860
830 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.64 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • Check-in: 03:00 PM
From$109
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Kimpton Alma - San Diego, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-788-5576
1047 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.66 miles south of San Diego Zoo
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • 211 rooms in property
From$221
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
+1-888-897-9207
530 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.67 miles south of San Diego Zoo
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 245 rooms
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown
+1-888-311-4278
1747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 ~1.67 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$139
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What are the best hotels near San Diego Zoo?

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1. Inn At The Park The Inn At The Park is a 3 star hotel located about 0.7 miles west of San Diego Zoo and approximately a 12 min. stroll. Recent travelers gave this hotel a guest review score of 4 out of 5. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
2. Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows is a leading 4 star hotel located approx. 1.2 miles north of San Diego Zoo and about a 2 min. drive or uber ride. With a guest review score of 4 out of 5, this makes it one of the most outstanding hotel options close to San Diego Zoo. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
3. Berkshire Motel The Berkshire Motel is an in demand 3-Star hotel located approx. 1.4 miles northeast of San Diego Zoo and roughly a 2 minute drive or uber ride. Recent hotel guests gave this hotel a verified guest score of 4/5. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
4. Towneplace Suites San Diego Downtown The Towneplace Suites San Diego Downtown is a popular 3 star hotel located approx. 1.4 miles southwest of San Diego Zoo and about a 2 min. drive. Recent guests gave this hotel an avg. guest review rating of 4 out of 5. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
5. Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn The Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn is an attractive 2 star hotel located about 1.4 miles south of San Diego Zoo and about a 2 min. car ride. Recent guests gave this hotel an aggregate guest review score of 4 out of 5. 4 /5 Guest Reviews

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FAQs about hotels near San Diego Zoo

What are the top reviewed hotels near San Diego Zoo?

Inn At The Park, The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows and Berkshire Motel are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the upper-end hotels near San Diego Zoo?

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Downtown and Kimpton Alma - San Diego, an IHG Hotel are the top 3 luxury hotels near San Diego Zoo.

What hotels are closest to the area of San Diego Zoo?

Inn At The Park, The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, and Berkshire Motel are the properties closest to San Diego Zoo.

What are the most popular independent hotels near San Diego Zoo?

Inn At The Park, The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows and Berkshire Motel are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels near San Diego Zoo?

Towneplace Suites San Diego Downtown, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the best IHG hotels near San Diego Zoo?

Kimpton Alma - San Diego, an IHG Hotel and Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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