New hotels in Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego's sixteen-block historic core, a grid of Victorian-era commercial buildings turned restaurants, bars and nightclubs a few minutes' walk from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. Four hotels we track are open here, from Pendry San Diego, open since February 2017, to the district's newest arrival, The Margot Hotel San Diego, which opened in May 2026.

What to do in the Gaslamp Quarter

For a weekend

Walk Fifth Avenue's Victorian storefronts in the morning, then catch a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park, a few blocks from Pendry San Diego and The Margot Hotel San Diego alike. In the evening, the district's restaurants and bars run late into the night along Fourth and Fifth Avenues.

For a longer stay

With more time, the San Diego Convention Center anchors the district's business travel, and the waterfront and Seaport Village are a short walk west. Little Italy and Coronado are both reachable within a few minutes by trolley, ferry or rideshare.

Where to stay in the Gaslamp Quarter

Fifth Avenue

The Gaslamp Quarter's main commercial spine, and the address for two of the four hotels we track here. AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter opened at 743 Fifth Avenue in March 2023, Marriott's AC Hotels debut in the city; The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels, followed at 964 Fifth Avenue in December 2024.

J Street & 10th Avenue

Pendry San Diego has been open since February 2017 at 550 J Street, at 5th Avenue and J Street, inside the district's densest concentration of nightlife. The Margot Hotel San Diego, the neighborhood's newest opening, arrived at 502 10th Avenue in May 2026 as one of the first properties under Hilton's new Outset Collection brand, an all-suite, kitchen-equipped hotel aimed at extended-stay and conference travelers.

Which hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter for your trip

Travelers who want the district's longest track record

Pendry San Diego, open since 2017, is the Gaslamp Quarter's most established hotel among those we track, at the corner of 5th and J.

Travelers who want the newest opening

The Margot Hotel San Diego, which opened in May 2026, is the most recent addition — an all-suite, kitchen-equipped format aimed at longer stays and conference travelers.

Business and convention travelers

AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter and The Margot Hotel San Diego are both within a mile of the San Diego Convention Center, on Fifth Avenue and 10th Avenue respectively.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in the Gaslamp Quarter?

The Margot Hotel San Diego, which opened in May 2026 at 502 10th Avenue.

What is the oldest hotel we track in the Gaslamp Quarter?

Pendry San Diego, open since February 2017 at 550 J Street.

Is the Gaslamp Quarter within walking distance of Petco Park?

Yes — all four hotels we track here are within a few blocks of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

Which Gaslamp Quarter hotel has kitchens for longer stays?

The Margot Hotel San Diego, an all-suite property under Hilton's Outset Collection brand.

How far is the Gaslamp Quarter from Little Italy?

About a 15-minute walk, or a few minutes by rideshare, into Little Italy.