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Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego

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Living area
close to Balboa park
right center of Hillcrest
close to balboa park
Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Balboa Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego

Modern & Cozy Apartment in the Heart of Hillcrest!

Welcome to your perfect getaway in the vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood! This stylish and cozy apartment is just minutes from everything—trendy cafes, top-rated restaurants, nightlife, Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and downtown. Whether you're here for business, a weekend escape, or an extended stay, you'll love the unbeatable location and comfort of this space.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-11149L, 658854
Property # 4466592vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest, a neighbourhood in San Diego, is home to this apartment. Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • The Rail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marston House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number One Fifth Avenue - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bronx Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Snooze, an A.M. Eatery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$347, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Stay in the Heart of Hillcrest! San Diego located?

Located in Hillcrest, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of UC San Diego Health and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km). Washington Street Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for our San Diego vacation.. lots of great restaurants nearby to enjoy!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. The host was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean space as described, host was helpful and communicative. It's an apartment on the first floor of a gated building, very walkable in the Hillcrest neighborhood. The lighting in the unit is more dim than the photos suggest, but it's still a solid unit and location for the price. As for parking, it's tight but we were able to park a 2016 Honda CRV (just had to hop out of the car before the driver parked). Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great to stay at. The location is amazing and close to everything you want to do in San Diego. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eb4i P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was really great! Worked perfectly for our guys trip. Wasn’t a far uber from north park, Gaslamp, the zoo, etc. We would totally stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristin A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
The place was fine. I have different preferences but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a nice place to stay. The space was clean and inviting and the host did an excellent job with communication. However, there were several homeless around the area and the outside walking into the space had a lot of junk everywhere due to some upgrades being made in another unit. If you are looking for family friendly, this might not fit for your crew…depending on preferences.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roberta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Walkable neighborhood. Difficult to find parking unless you can fit in the small space provided in the back. Good location to eateries. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and the location was close to restaurants within walking distance. The parking was very tight for an SUV. The beds were comfortable and we had a great time during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local to everything, parking was difficult; however, we made it work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review. It was pleasure to be your host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place!

Great place to stay. My husband and I with my mom and 5 year old stayed for 4 nights and it was very comfortable.Walking distance to many food spots! Easy parking. Only thing i wasnt prepared for was bringing quarters for laundry. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

BGR B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
While the inside was fine, parking was almost impossible unless u have a very small compact car and weigh less than 150 pounds. I am 5'5 and could not get out of the car. Crashed fence leans into parking space and could not open door to get out of car without climbing on armrest and over the car door. After conflict with tenant who owns car on other side host said i could park in back ally where the homeless has set up camp in front of your car. Laundry room was locked when we needed to do laundry. Housekeeping came in without knocking and i was charged over 100 for checking out 1 hour late. This situation is what gives VRBO a bad reputation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was okay a little pricey for a little apartment. Does not have central air but a split unit in living room, shower only had overhead sprayer, kitchen could have been more appropriately stocked. Location was perfect for what we had planned and relatively quiet neighborhood. Neighbors are not particularly quiet if you are a light sleeper and sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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