welcome to little italy's la pensione hotel

Boutique Hotels in Downtown San Diego

Stay in the center of downtown San Diego's most stylish neighborhood.

Space-Savvy Chic Meets Boutique

La Pensione Hotel immerses guests in the European exuberance and charm of San Diego’s Little Italy - a hip neighborhood renowned for lively ambience, modern global restaurants, quaint sidewalk cafés, and trendy boutiques. Our boutique hotel is located in the center of Little Italy and is widely recognized as the neighborhood's architectural icon. 

Rooms & Amenities

Our chic and smart accommodations feature complimentary WiFi, custom furnishings, chic decor, plush platform beds, sleek flatscreen televisions, well-appointed in-room bathrooms, and heating and cooling systems for your comfort. Choose from our stylish Single Queen Rooms or our more spacious Double Queen Rooms.

Onsite Dining and Amenities

Experience our delicious pair of onsite restaurants: Caffe Italia - a Little Italy icon in its own right - and San Diego’s first green-certified pizzeria, Na Pizza. Leisure amenities include a modern fitness facility, an intimate meeting space and a tranquil Italian-style courtyard. We are happy to provide limited underground parking on a first-come, first-serve basis (includes in/out privileges). 

Nearby Attractions

Just moments from the hotel, San Diego’s exciting attractions, art and culture, and nightlife await. If there is anything you’d like to see or experience during your stay – from dinner and a show in the Gaslamp Quarter to tickets for a local attraction or sunset cruise on San Diego Bay – allow us to handle all of the arrangements.

On your next vacation or business trip, we invite you to discover one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets - the intimate and stylishly affordable La Pensione Hotel in downtown San Diego.