Where to Stay·San Diego Gay Guide
What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in San Diego?
San Diego offers a wide range of gay-friendly hotels, from boutique stays in Hillcrest to larger properties downtown and in the Gaslamp Quarter.
In Hillcrest
- Abpópa Hillcrest — Boutique hotel in the heart of San Diego's gayborhood, steps from all the best bars and restaurants on University Avenue
- Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast — Charming 1910 Craftsman-style B&B in the heart of Hillcrest (note: the main inn is closed for renovation until ~2027; only its separate bungalow is bookable for now)
Downtown & Gaslamp Quarter
- Andaz San Diego, by Hyatt — Swanky boutique-style hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter with a rooftop lounge and pool
- Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter — Stylish IHG property in the heart of the Gaslamp entertainment district
- The Guild Hotel — Tribute Portfolio hotel by Marriott with a historic building and modern design
- Carte Hotel Downtown — Curio Collection by Hilton with rooftop pool and downtown views
- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego — Iconic property on the edge of the Gaslamp Quarter
- Porto Vista Hotel Downtown — Affordable downtown option close to Little Italy and Hillcrest
- Moxy San Diego Gaslamp Quarter — Trendy Marriott lifestyle brand with a social lobby and bar
- Sofia Hotel — LGBTQ+ crowd favorite in a charming 1915 brick building with modern amenities
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