When you stay at The Artifact Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Balboa Park and Port of San Diego are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Park and Market Trolley Station is 6 minutes and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.
When you stay at The Artifact Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Balboa Park and Port of San Diego are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Park and Market Trolley Station is 6 minutes and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Kitchen
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
Also known as
The Artifact Hotel
The Artifact San Diego
The Artifact Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Artifact Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Artifact Inn?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Artifact Inn.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Artifact Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Does The Artifact Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room.
What's the area around The Artifact Inn like?
The Artifact Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Park and Market Trolley Station and 6 minutes' walk from Petco Park.
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Reviews
The Artifact Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Great place - great location - great host! We loved it!
Steve
Steve, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Room was great, the hosts were fantastic and communicative. Absolutely will plan to stay here again in the future!
Aulani
Aulani, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Great stay in a convenient location, would definitely stay again for any event nearby!
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Mar 2026
Nice little studio apartment very well appointed, very clean. A couple of drawbacks, it's on a Second story. I had a lot of stuff to carry up the stairs...There's no elevator.
No parking on site. Downtown Parking can be anywhere from 30 to 60 dollars a night, not included, The worst part was shower head was horrible.The flow is so light. Even with short hair, it took me 3 minutes. Just to rinse my hair. I highly suggest a new shower head.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Great location with clean room and great staff
Yasuhiro
Yasuhiro, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2025
The room was cute and the locations worked out well for us. The host was very responsive and helpful.
We both hated the mattress.
Would’ve nice to have a drip coffee maker not just the Keurig.
Ines
Ines, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2025
I was very happy with the level of cleanliness, location, and guest services. Thank you very much for fantastic stay!
Rajarsi
Rajarsi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2025
I stayed for 3 nights for work. The room was fabulous. Clean and cute. The bed was so comfortable! Check in was easy and even though there are no staff on site, they communicated well and responded fast. It was safe and quiet even though it was Halloween weekend and the streets were a party! I was able to walk to petco park in 8 minutes. I will definitely book here again when I’m back in San Diego.
Josie
Josie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2025
10/10 recommend! New favorite Hotel!
Very clean, great communication and loved the layout and open space and amenities. Will be returning and I totally recommend staying here.
Harris
Harris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Private, safe, walking distance to petco park. Short drive to little Italy
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2025
Clean spacious property located walking distance of gaslamp. Easy checkin/checkout. Would definitely recommend.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Wonderful place, and a shockingly good price compared to other places around. We were expecting a bedroom and ended up with a whole apartment, fully kitted out. Beautiful furnishings, secure building, and the instructions from the Artifact were easy to follow. Just a five minute walk from Petco Park, trolley stops, and the Convention Center. Lots of restaurants and cafes nearby.
Katrina
Katrina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Great location, good stay overall.
Overall a solid 4.5 stay!
The only issues I had was
1. There was a cockroach running around our room floor our last night
2. There does not seem to be consistent hot water. My partner and I had to take cold showers on Thursday at ~1AM and Friday at ~12AM.
But overall, a comfortable, and clean room with good AC for the hot weather, and in a great location.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2025
Wonderful experience of the apartment in SD! Clean and full set of kitchen and bathroom.
Safety courtyard in the downtown area. Near all the bus and train stations which is no need to rent a car. Manager will send the code when check in hours and keep tracking about your travel time. Highly recommended!
XIAOWEN
XIAOWEN, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
Great spot, great room
Was really blown away by how comfortable this place was. I came to San Diego to attend a professional meeting at the convention center, and booked The Artifact rather than a conventional hotel kind of on a whim. I didn’t really realize that it was more of a short term rental than hotel, so was a little confused at the beginning. But it ended up being the perfect distance to the convention center and extremely comfortable. Plus having a laundry machine saved my bacon after a curry incident! Would love to come back again.
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Sep 2025
Super cute, super clean, confusing communication
Room was cute and clean, easy to access, and quite charming, with a cute courtyard to relax in the evenings. Found the place quite easily thanks to the provided YouTube video, but the room I stayed in had no remote for the AC, and the check-in process was very confusing. I ended up standing in front of the door to my room calling and calling to get a code to "check-in," in spite of me completing the check-in form well before I arrived.
Overall the room was comfortable and clean, the communication was challenging, and the check out instructions were incomplete (had to follow up asking about check-out guidelines).
All in all I do recommend. To the owner, I recommend improving your check-in/communication process, as it current leaves a lot to be desired.
Thanks for the great stay!
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 May 2025
Possibly consider sharing the check in instructions a little sooner. Did not need the codes, however, would have liked the instructions sooner. Otherwise great unit in perfect location for our stay. Thank you.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2025
Expedia users should be aware that this is not a hotel. It is a vacation rental-type property. When you arrive you'll see a big wall with an unmarked door and a key pad. There is no staff on site--the managers/owners will email you the codes (one for the courtyard, one for the building and one for your room) to get in at your check-in time. Once we got over our surprise, it was great! Very nicely appointed studio with a kitchen, a short walk to the thick of the Gas Lamp district and Petco Park. There are a couple of nice breakfast places nearby--we liked Breakfast Republic.
Dee Dee
Dee Dee, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Apr 2025
Great property, but
Had to sleep in my car (arrived at 1 am). Forgot the door code the next day. No phone number to contact property management on either occation. No mention of uploading ID and receiving entry codes for stay. I really like the property and the staff is super friendly when you can find them. used to be a platinum member when I traveled more. And the apps really gone down hill when it comes to customer service.
George
George, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2026
Great location, nice room!
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2026
I chose this location to have easy access to the conference center. It was conveniently located and had great amenities. The host were really nice and receptive. I highly recommend them.
Salome
Salome, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
11 Apr 2026
There was renovation work in the room downstairs starting from 07:30, which made it impossible to sleep. I was not given any prior notice or information. The room was also not properly cleaned. In addition, communication was very poor. I asked several times for check-out instructions but did not receive any response.