The Historic Penn Hotel

City-center hotel within easy reach of Petco Park

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The Historic Penn Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo 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.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Netflix
  • Free toiletries
$340 nightly
$387 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Classic Double Room, Kitchen | View from room
Classic Double Room, Kitchen | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Classic Double Room, Kitchen | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room, Kitchen | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Standard Double Room, City View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Standard Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Luxury Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Studio Suite, City View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Studio Suite, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Studio Suite, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Premium Double Room, City View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Premium Double Room, City View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services
Premium Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Double Room, City View | Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa 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
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 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 El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬2 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, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking

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

  • Private bathroom
  • 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.
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

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean. Would be helpful to have additional towels for the guest (face towels and hand towels)
Kristi, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

excellent customer service
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified

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
1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints at all.
Verified

4/10 Fair

My stay was mixed. There is nobody there for checking in. Check-in was self-service, and it took additional steps to obtain the entry code. The room itself was clean with a comfortable bed, but the entryway area had an unpleasant odor, and parts of the interior looked worn. Noise from nearby nightlife was significant during the evenings, even with the provided earplugs. Some in-room amenities, including the dishwasher and trash can, were not functioning during my visit.
Jonathan, 6-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Poor

Horrible
Garrett, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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

4/10 Fair

Smell on the entrance due to larger garbage bins. Room was not the one shown in pictures while I was booking. Vents in the room are connected with other rooms and my room was smelling full of weed all the time. It is particularly coming from the vent in bathroom.
Azeem, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Dissappointment

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Poor

NUNCA ME LLEGO CORREO CON LAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA ENTRAR AL "HOTEL" YA QUE EL NOMBRE DICE HOTEL PERO EN REALIDAD ES AIR BNB. NUNCA ENTRAMOS AL EDIFICIO Y TUVE QUE PAGAR OTRO CUARTO
Danae Roxana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice and very clean space. Very comfortable and the area is great! Parking is the only issue, but that is out of the control of the hotel. You have to find a close parking garage and they are quite expensive. Maybe the hotel can invest in making a parking lot for their guest?
Rey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Muy cómodo lugar. Very conftorble
Jose, 1-night trip