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Hotels in Embarcadero & Waterfront, San Diego, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 4 of the 9 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Embarcadero & Waterfront, including hotel bases around Santa Fe Depot, Broadway Pier and Embarcadero Marina Park North.

Embarcadero and Waterfront: the easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise.

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Hotels in Embarcadero & Waterfront, San Diego, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

This selection covers Embarcadero & Waterfront, including hotel bases around Santa Fe Depot, Broadway Pier and Embarcadero Marina Park North.

Compound search: hotels located in Embarcadero & Waterfront, San Diego (Santa Fe Depot, Broadway Pier and Embarcadero Marina Park North); check-in 2026-11-11, check-out 2026-11-15, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Embarcadero & Waterfront. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-15; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (4 of 9 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Embarcadero & Waterfront: The easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Typical $311 a night. Subway: Walk the waterfront.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection

2. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel — 4-star, Tribute Portfolio

3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside — 4-star, Wyndham

4. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

5. The Westin San Diego Bayview — 4-star, Westin

6. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego — 4-star, Grand Hyatt

More hotels in the area (3)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 11 to 15, 2026
  1. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #1 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

    4-star · Autograph Collection

    $208a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Comfortable rooms and warm service cheaper than most waterfront picks. You accept destination fees, imperfect soundproofing and no pool or spa. Ten minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Little Italy dining district.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $833 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #2 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    4-star · Tribute Portfolio

    $212a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Historic boutique character and welcoming staff close to Santa Fe Depot. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and unconfirmed pool opening. Nine minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    $29/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $588 vs $647 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $849 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #3 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    Wyndham San Diego Bayside

    4-star · Wyndham

    $248a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Bay-view balconies and cruise-terminal convenience cheaper than most here. You accept dated interiors, aircraft noise and destination charges. Nine minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, ten minutes' walk to Little Italy dining district.

    $47/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $510 vs $604 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $990 all in for 4 nights, of which $139 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #4 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $308a night · Nov 11 to 15

    A serious fitness club and modern rooms near Little Italy dining. You accept destination charges, valet-only parking and uncertain rooftop or renovation arrangements. Eight minutes' walk to Little Italy dining district, 15 minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,232 all in for 4 nights, of which $186 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Westin San Diego Bayview, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #5 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    The Westin San Diego Bayview

    4-star · Westin

    $326a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Comfortable beds and walkability for downtown sightseeing or business. You accept public-space renovations, a destination fee and paid valet. Ten minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    $37/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $444 vs $518 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,303 all in for 4 nights, of which $116 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Embarcadero & Waterfront
    #6 of 6 · Embarcadero & Waterfront

    Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

    4-star · Grand Hyatt

    $353a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Spacious rooms and bay views beside Seaport Village and the convention center. You accept phased renovations, mixed room categories and a fourth-floor pool closure. Five minutes' walk to Seaport Village, ten minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum.

    $72/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $662 vs $807 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $1,413 all in for 4 nights, of which $218 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

4 of 9 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego · Embarcadero · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $662 vs $807 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  2. 2. Wyndham San Diego Bayside · Embarcadero · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $510 vs $604 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  3. 3. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $444 vs $518 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  4. 4. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Embarcadero · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $588 vs $647 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

3 more
  1. 1. InterContinental San Diego by IHG · Embarcadero · 4-star$362Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  2. 2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown · Embarcadero · 4-star$372Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  3. 3. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · Embarcadero · 4-star$484Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
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