San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Petco Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 26 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 37 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 38 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
Courthouse Station - 13 min walk
America Plaza Trolley Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Kettner Exchange - 4 min walk
Morning Glory - 5 min walk
Salt & Straw - 5 min walk
Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - 4 min walk
The Waterfront Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Zindel
At Hotel Zindel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Also, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes and Courthouse Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Food and drink
Paper towels
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Lending library access
WiFi access (may be limited)
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Zindel Hotel
Hotel Zindel San Diego
Hotel Zindel Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Zindel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Zindel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Zindel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Zindel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Zindel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Zindel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Zindel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Port of San Diego (0.9 mi) and San Diego Convention Center (1.4 mi), along with Petco Park (1.7 mi) and San Diego Zoo (1.8 mi).
What's the area around Hotel Zindel like?
Hotel Zindel is a short 8-minute walk from County Center - Little Italy Station and 18 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego.
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Hotel Zindel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Nice stop!
Super clean, and nice and quiet!
Walking distance to so many fun places.
Damon
Damon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing get away!
This hotel was an AMAZING experience. I was worried that with the log in instructions and codes to get in doors that it would be shady bug it was beautiful and perfect for our little get away!
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 2, 2024
Little Italy is near this hotel so it's nicto walk and eat lunch or dinner!
Marin
Marin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Very very aesthetic and comfortable to stay
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Close to airport super convenient and quaint.
Isela
Isela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Self service hotel
carolyn
carolyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2025
Good hotel. Needs life
I love these hundred year old hotels. The Zindel is located directly across from the freeway on-ramp yet they did an excellent job remodeling to make this a non-issue. If you can't stand noise, do not stay in Little Italy.
The room was excellent and the "lobby" was clean and modern.
My only complaint is the contactless check-in. It creates a very sterile first impression. I like people and want to talk to them. Maybe they could hire a retired couple in the neighborhood to greet guests?
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Excellent stay. Very clean, quiet, and spacious.
Victor de
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Excellent
Great Staff and Management and the people cleaning the rooms were accommodating.
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2024
Needs more shared bathrooms, otherwise good stay
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Perfect for all the little Italy restaurants and bars. Easy parking nearby
Devin
Devin, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 5, 2025
Never Again
With no receptionist, the check in process was frustrating due to one of the codes not working.
The toilet bowl stopped filling in the middle of the night. When I call customer service no one answered.
Since there is no parking available onsite, I’d recommend individuals with cars not stay here.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Hotel Zindel was great! Our first stay in this style of hotel where there isn’t a large onsite staff presence.
Place was great. Very clean and such a perfect walkable area.
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
The no contact check in worked well. Beautiful out door set up and bright and pleasant entry hall. Good boutique style hotel feeling.
A nice cafe setting rec room with a pool table and coffee tea complement is a plus.
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Good location
Homero Enrique
Homero Enrique, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
amazing as always, thank you!
Ivey
Ivey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
easy to access, comfortable and close to restaurants and transport
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Great
Hollis
Hollis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
It was an amazing experience
Great place
Paco
Paco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Very nice place to stay for a quiet night. I love that you check yourself in with codes. Only annoying thing was the lack of parking but we luckily found a free space down the street
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Was great! No problems and very affordable
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
It was a good spot close to little Italy and waterfront park which we attended for a festival.
Ethan
Ethan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Everything was nice :)
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2024
Hotel Zindel is a great property near Little Italy. It is very conveniently located. Only thing that needs improvement is the water pressure. Poor pressure for the shower. Otherwise was a great stay.
Aya
Aya, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Convenient to find place to eat and close by Italian town