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Hotel overview and key features

505 West Grape Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

Found Hotel San Diego, a 3-star property rated 5.4/10 on Booking.com, is located in Little Italy, offering beautiful views of the San Diego harbor. The hotel is within 10 minutes' drive of San Diego International Airport, making it a convenient hotel near airport. It is also a mile walk to Balboa Park and a couple of blocks to the bay.

Modern Private Rooms

Thoughtfully designed private rooms at FOUND Hotel San Diego provide bathrooms with showers, flat-screen TVs, work desks, and Wi-Fi. Modern private rooms feature two double beds, private bathrooms with shower/tub, kitchenettes with microwaves, mini-fridges, in-room safes, and Wi-Fi. Bunk rooms, each with six beds, are perfect for explorers looking to meet like-minded guests.

Diverse Dining Options

Six food stations and a full bar provide a glimpse into San Diego's diverse dining scene. Free continental breakfast fare served here comes from local San Diego spots. Wines and craft beers are available while free appetizers are laid out in the living room.

Nearby Attractions

Guests can take a trip to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, located 15 minutes away. La Jolla Cove, one of San Diego's most desirable spots for swimming and snorkeling, is also nearby. The hotel's proximity to Balboa Park, a 1200-acre urban cultural park, offers lush gardens and museums.

Convenient Services

All guestrooms at Found Hotel San Diego boast amenities like free WiFi and safes. The property features a wide range of facilities, including a designated smoking area in the courtyard. Extended stays are accommodated with residential-style concierge services and central kitchen access.

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155 sq. feet 
Bed options:
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1 person
550 sq. feet 
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205 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
San Diego3000 ft
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 2.1 mi
El Cajon (CJN) 16.0 mi
Train
Coaster Santa Fe Station3300 ft
Santa Fe Depot3700 ft
Bus
Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location info

505 West Grape Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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505 West Grape Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Nearby
Monument
Little Italy
1300 ft
Square
Piazza Basilone
1000 ft
Park
Amici Park
900 ft
Monument
Influx Cafe Little Italy
900 ft
Gallery
T Short Galleries
300 ft
Restaurants
Bolt Brewery
500 ft
1971 India St
Heartsleeves Coffee
1000 ft
621 W Fir St
Shake Shack
700 ft
2008 India St
Devil's Dozen Donut Shop
900 ft
2001 Kettner Blvd
Caffe Italia
1300 ft
1704 India St
Not Not Tacos
1400 ft
550 W Date St Suite B
Salt and Straw
1500 ft
1670 India St
Lofty Coffee Little Italy
1600 ft
444 W Cedar St

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
84%
enjoyed their visit and would return
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
5.5
Location
6.5
Service
7.0
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
5.4
5.4/10 based on 893 reviews
Eric
United States, December  2023
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of ups and downs. On the bright side, the location was superb, just a 5-minute walk from all the buzz of Little Italy with its bars and restaurants. On the downside, the room had a terrible musty smell that made me think twice about returning. The nights also turned out to be quite noisy, and the pictures didn't match reality.

Rooms
5.0
The room had a terrible musty, mildewed smell, which would be the main reason not to stay there again. The laptop didn't work well, and it was nothing like the picture. It got really loud at night and wouldn't turn off.
Service
7.0
With the exception of Ashley whom we met on our first night, the staff were VERY welcoming and nice. They did put out some parts of breakfast earlier, but oddly, some days had a full breakfast while others lacked even coffee. Overall, they looked so attractive.
Location
7.0
The location is really good, just a 5-minute walk from Little Italy's bars, restaurants, and Trolley service. Sadly, I didn't realize it's by the freeway, which was a major downside.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was simple but sufficient to start the day. The yogurt from disposable plastic plates was appealing, but the variety was lacking.
Facilities
The facilities were okay and very near to the airport. The hotel was cool and walkable in Little Italy.
Bill
United States, May  2023
6.4/10

I had a great stay at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable with a nice TV and robes hanging in the closet. However, there were automated messages and inaccurate information that could be bothersome. The location was central to most attractions, but the toilet in the room was very loud throughout the night.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were great with a comfortable bed and nice TV. I loved the robes hanging in the closet for us.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly and accommodating. The staff were great people, but I did encounter an incident where they rented a bunk to a homeless person.
Location
6.0
The hotel is centrally located to most attractions and just a 5-minute walk from Little Italy's bars, restaurants, and trolley service. However, it is surrounded by highway, railroad, and planes above, making it quite noisy.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay with only some cereals, milk, and muffins available. The Wi-Fi signal in the room was poor, but the food was filling and good enough.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel provided basic facilities. It could be improved.
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