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Reviews of Explore Balboa Park From Your Cozy Studio w Patio

1860 Sixth Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, 92101, United States

#12 of 40 B&Bs and inns in San Diego

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Review Score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    a few minor improvements could be made, but otherwise cute, clean, and a great area to stay in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the access codes and check-in instructions are a little confusing .. one crazy long run-on paragraph. needs to be written better to read it easier. toilet had sign over it saying to not flush toilet paper ???? um. what the heck do you want me to do with it then ? there were no other instructions, and no receptacle to place used tp in. I saw reviews saying the bed was unstable and uncomfortable, but they were from 2023 so I figured that was probably fixed by now - it wasn't. it was the most obnoxiously squeaky bed, and it kind of rocked when you moved around, like it had been broken or something. could not figure out the damn tv. I'd turn it on and it would just cycle on a screen that said Roku, flashing off and on. my trip wasn't about watching tv, but it would've been nice to fall asleep to a movie, bc it's kinda loud (planes overhead, thin walls, a lot of echoing / nothing absorbing sound) you *will* hear planes & your neighbors - if you're a light sleeper I do not recommend. everything is very echoey, and the stairwell outside your door amplifies every sound, every step, I could hear every word ppl said. but I live in an apartment with a family of 5 upstairs, the 3 kids are 8 & under .. so I was primed for most of the noise. again - if I could've used the tv to drown some of it out that would've been nice.

    very cute & clean; private. convenient walkable area - so close to the park. my daughter & her husband moved to SD 2yrs ago so I visit them and my new grandbaby a few times a year; I don't know the area and they are also still learning so I never really knew good areas to stay, and I just played it safe and always stayed in hotel circle bc everyone said it was "central, clean and safe". but it is not very convenient if you don't travel with a car. this location is much better (for me) - several restaurants very close by, cvs half a block away for easy access to grab water and snacks. the area felt fairly safe to me, and it was nice being able to explore the park when I'd leave the family at night, instead of being stuck in my room with nothing nearby to do (like at hotel circle). a nice uber driver also gave me info on the local public transit in the area, so I could explore more and spend less on ubers. I will 100% be staying in this area in the future.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    7.0
    👍
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception was not good

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    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I could hear everything through the walls and the stairs. The room was also not as clean as I expected since I found an insect in the utensils drawer and some spiderwebs around the blinds.

    I liked the size of the room, the bed, the security to get in, and the location. The room was really nice just like the photos. The staff was also very responsive when I realized my fridge was not working and then they came to see what was going on.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    The Host was Fantastic & the Place Conveniently Located to many Attractions & Restaurants in DTSD
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Upstairs Guests were Very Loud, Coming Home early morning hours (3:30am) & Making a lot of Noise Walking Around with Heavy/Heeled Shoes & What sounded like Moving Around Heavy Objects - I would suggest adding Carpet to High Traffic Areas for Sound Absorption.

    The Host was very Responsive & Attentive to Communications & Requests. The Info to Check-In was Detailed & Helpful, & the Room Accommodations were Clean & Adequate, Much Better than a Hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator. You will have a hard time going up the stairs if with heavy luggages.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money and ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really liked this studio, it was super convenient for balboa park, downtown as well as other areas. There’s a little plane noise in the day but I didn’t hear many at night. The gentleman in the office was very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend a stay here!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    check out time was too early at 10 am. quit noise either from other room or airplane fly over. bed frame was not very stable, a bit shaky and making noise when turn around.

    check in instruction was clean and easy. building is urban and clean with full equipped room

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    8.0
    For me it was good, but different guests may complain more about the broken bed and lack of table/ch
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Headboard was broken on the bed, there was no table/chairs to eat.

    Great location, quiet (except for planes flying over), comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    8.0
    This is a well-kept property with basic amenities in a more residential part of downtown, cute place to stay, a little n
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s in the flight path of the airport and the walls are very thin between units so it can be noisy

    Good basic setup at a great price, in a location convenient to the convention center and other destinations

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    7.0
    definitely would go back but would ask for a room above to ensure we don’t hear every step
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the second night someone used the room on top of ours and we were able to hear every step they took, if something was dropped and non stop music

    comfortable and cozy.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was comfortable, however it's smaller than a queen size so if you are a couple who likes its space on the bed than that might be small for you

    The location is great, the apartment itself was very clean and comfortable. It has a great balcony with park view, ruko tv and everything

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    1.0
    Don't waste your money. I'm sorry we did.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Awful. Awful. Planes landing overhead every few minutes. So if you keep door and windows shut, you might get some rest. But awful if you want some fresh air. Also, there is little to no insulation so we heard upstairs people using the steps and walking around all night long. We had booked for 4 nights and it was so bad we left after 1 night. Also, there were several homeless people in the area. It did not feel safe.

    Nothing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    6.0
    Great, except they ask you not flush toilet paper?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like the request to not flush toilet paper!? I found this rather peculiar, and on the other side of acceptable.

    Location was great and price was reasonable. Very easy to get in and out and good parking.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    limited parking

    great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    10
    HGTV HOME AWAY FROM HOME
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People above very noisy.

    It was like you were staying in a home and Garden TV set model home

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    10
    We appreciated the clean and modern lodging located close to everything we needed to enjoy the park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Kitchenette could have a stove top and more ability for meal preparation

    Patio view was lovely

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t anything to complain about.

    This place is amazing comfortable cozy clean breathtaking lovely. Can’t complain about anything.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    10
    I highly recommend trying this place out. it’s far enough away to get some peace but close enough to down town to walk a
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    parking was a little hassle but not bad at all

    I loved the security first of all. it was so clean and super cute. I was so comfortable. It may seem like a bummer because of the planes flying over, but you can hardly hear them in the room at all. everything was so comfy.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

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