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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.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Diego, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

La Pensione Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 29, 2010

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of San Diego, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lupe
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    everything it was cute and cozy. loves the atmosphere In little Italy. it was an amazing stay
  • Lobaton
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    It has an amazing location with a lot of different restaurants and bars to choose from and only a few blocks form the bay.
  • Luis
    JapanJapan
    It is in a great location, right inside little Italy and close to a train station. The rooms, although they are no so big, they are very comfortable and they have everything that is necessary.
  • Jorge
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    It's a nice small hotel in the heart of Little Italy. Comfortable space and bed. Well working shower and AC. There is a mini fridge in the room. The location is very nice as well. There's a coffee shop connected to the hotel which has some tasty...
  • Maria
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location is great! It is a very nice little hotel
  • Xavier
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Optimal location in the heart of Little Italy. My first time staying in Little Italy and La Pensione. I will be coming back at the end of August for a longer stay and will be staying at La Pensione.
  • D
    David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Loved the location and area, second time we’ve stayed here when visiting San Diego. Staff was nice and answered any questions we had. Cafe Italia connected to the hotel was an added bonus.
  • M
    Maria
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location. We didn't have to drive anywhere the first 2 days we were there.
  • Lori
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    We loved the uniqueness of this hotel. The location was great. The dining recommended was super. Holding our backpacks long past check-out time was such a bonus. All of the front desk people were so friendly and helpful. We will be back again...
  • Andreas
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was very convenient to the USS Midway museum & is in Little Italy. Room 493 was high enough to be out from & still get some of the street noise. Parking available but does cost $35/day. Cheaper than public parking.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there breakfast ?

    We provide coffee in a common area. There is no breakfast with the hotel, however there is a lovely café next door that opens at 7:00 am every morning.
    Answered on 21 January 2022
  • Hi there! My flight lands very early, like before 10am. Do you have early check in or may I leave my luggage there until check in.

    Good evening, We do allow guests to leave luggage as early as they need, however we don't usually offer early check ins. You are more than welcome to..
    Answered on 16 January 2022
  • I need to know if I can use a pre paid credit card or debit card for this room.

    We can not take a pre-paid card for payment. The form of payment must match the ID of the guest and the name on the reservation.
    Answered on 9 April 2022
  • Hello. Can you plz tell me what the approximate price is for cab or Uber to and from arpt? Thx

    from the hotel it is about $15. Coming from the airport it can be $20-$25
    Answered on 19 June 2022
  • Do you offer an airport and cruise terminal shuttle?

    No, but we are able to call a taxi service for transportation.
    Answered on 4 January 2022
  • I see for the parking lot it’s “first come, first serve“ what happens if you don’t have a parking spot available??

    we have a list of alterative parking garages we can provide to you. You can pull up in front and drop your bags off before if you like as well.
    Answered on 19 June 2022
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Amenities of La Pensione Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs $35 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 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 are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express La Pensione Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

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.

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.

A damage deposit of USD 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.

FAQs about La Pensione Hotel

  • La Pensione Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of San Diego.

  • Check-in at La Pensione Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • La Pensione Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness

  • The prices at La Pensione Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at La Pensione Hotel include:

    • Double