San Diego Lodging

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hotel Point Loma

8.1 / 10

(94 Reviews)

From 160$
The Pacific Motel

5.9 / 10

(501 Reviews)

From 79$
Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area

7.9 / 10

(1011 Reviews)

From 199$
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo

7.2 / 10

(1402 Reviews)

From 120$
The Sofia Hotel

7.6 / 10

(493 Reviews)

From 200$

Are you planning a trip to San Diego in the United States? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Accommodation is one of the most important decisions you will make during your trip, as it will mainly determine the success of your overall stay. This blog post will discuss why choosing the right accommodation when travelling to San Diego is an essential choice.

San Diego is a great destination to visit, and it offers a wide range of accommodation types and prices. From historic Bed & Breakfast inns located in downtown San Diego to luxury 5-star resorts on the beach, the choices are numerous. Whenever you travel, it is important to make sure that your accommodation offers the right balance of location, comfort, and affordability.

When it comes to convenience and affordability, it's difficult to beat the value of a hotel. With its wide array of amenities, including 24-hour room service, housekeeping, a swimming pool, and free parking, staying in a hotel is likely the most cost-efficient option. Moreover, modern hotels are strategically located near popular attractions and public transportation, which provides visitors with easy access to the city.

On the other hand, a bed and breakfast is another excellent accommodation option when travelling to San Diego. These types of accommodations usually offer a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, helping guests to unwind and revive after a long day spent exploring. Moreover, many B&Bs provide free breakfast, along with free WiFi and other amenities such as bicycles and laundry facilities, thus adding more convenience to the experience.

As you can see, each type of accommodation has its advantages and disadvantages. Whichever you choose to go with, the key is to make sure your choice is the right one for you and your budget. Hopefully, this blog post has given you some insight into why it is so important to make the right choice of accommodation when travelling to San Diego.

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Hotel Point Loma The Pacific Motel Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area The Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo Cheap Lodging in San Diego The Sofia Hotel Pacific Shores Inn Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Resort Lodging Lodging in Downtown The Beach Cottages San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro Ca San Diego South Bay

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8.1
Very good
94 Reviews

Hotel Point Loma

📍 2933 Fenelon St.

From 160$

The 2-star Hotel Point Loma San Diego lies 10 minutes' ride from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. This comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a photocopier and a work desk.

Located near Point Loma where wranglers can find a range of fishing vessels outfitted with the latest tracking and fish finding equipment, the accommodation is 10 minutes' ride away from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. The hotel is not so far from Mission Bay. The property is within 10 minutes' drive from Ocean Beach Park and other main attractions of San Diego. Hotel Point Loma is within 7 km to Coaster Santa Fe train station, while San Diego International airport is 5 minutes' drive away.

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5.9
Good
501 Reviews

The Pacific Motel

📍 1655 Pacific Highway

From 79$

Nestled in Downtown San Diego with a lively dining and bar scene, the affordable Pacific San Diego is 10 minutes' ride from San Diego Zoo. Boasting a location within easy walking distance from Maritime Museum of San Diego, the 2-star motel comprises 34 rooms as well as a restaurant and a lobby area.

The property is set in a business area, near an underground station and 6 minutes' stroll from Little Italy. Pacific Downtown San Diego is near a zoo and a restaurant, while Museum of Contemporary Art is only 5 minutes' walk away. This comfortable accommodation is within 5 minutes' drive from USS Midway Interactive Museum. The Pacific enjoys a convenient location within a 5-minute drive to San Diego International airport.

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7.9
Very good
1011 Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area

📍 2201 Hotel Circle South

From 199$

This 3-star Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area lies in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots and provides guests with 24-hour front desk, express check-out and ironing. The hotel, set a couple of blocks away from Mission Valley, offers a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

USS Midway Interactive Museum stands nearly 15 minutes' drive away, and the private University of San Diego is 3.8 km away from the comfortable residential property. Guests can get to San Diego city centre, which is 5 km away. Old Town is about 25 minutes' walk to this San Diego hotel. Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area is also 8 km away from Coaster Santa Fe train station, and 15 minutes' driving distance from San Diego International airport.

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7.2
Good
1402 Reviews

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo

📍 1201 Hotel Circle South

From 120$

The 2-star Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo lies within 2.5 km from Old Town. The hotel is placed within 15 minutes' drive away from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum, and provides guests with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

The accommodation is placed in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots, 25 minutes on foot from the upscale Fashion Valley Open-Air Mall. Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo is located a couple of blocks away from Balboa Park. The closest train station to the property is Coaster Santa Fe, which is approximately 10 minutes by car.

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7.6
Very good
493 Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

📍 150 West Broadway

From 200$

The Sofia Hotel San Diego is an elegant 4-star property set 1.1 km of Little Italy and 0.9 km to The Embarcadero. Located within a minutes' drive of Maritime Museum of San Diego, this boutique style hotel features 211 rooms with views over the city.

The romantic accommodation is placed near Downtown San Diego with a lively dining and bar scene, 450 metres from American Plaza. The contemporary hotel is not too far from Balboa Park. Within walking distance from the property you'll find The New Children's Museum. The comfortable Sofia Hotel is situated only 0.7 km to Coaster Santa Fe train station and a 10-minute drive from San Diego International airport.

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Hotels in San Diego

Airport nearby 🛬 El Cajon, McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International
Rating 🏅 40
San Diego Hotels 🛎️ 948
Cities Nearby 🌇 Coronado, National City, Lemon Grove
Minimum Price 💸 30$
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Hotel Point Loma
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 The Pacific Motel
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/Seaworld Area

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7.2
Good
619 Reviews

Pacific Shores Inn

📍 4802 Mission Blvd

From 153$

Approximately 10 minutes by car from Mission Beach, this comfortable Pacific Shores Inn On Pacific Beach San Diego comprises 56 rooms. Boasting 24-hour front desk, laundry service and housekeeping, the 3-star family hotel also provides guests with storage for belongings and a laundromat.

Located in Pacific Beach with a long boardwalk that is perfect for biking, skating, running, or taking a stroll, the smoke-free property is 3.6 km to the historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park. Pacific Shores Inn On Pacific Pacific Beach has an unbeatable location a short distance to Pacific Beach Park and Law Street Beach. The lovely accommodation lies 4.6 km of Mission Bay Park. Pacific Shores Inn On Pacific Beach is a 20-minute drive from San Diego International airport, and at 17 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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7.7
Very good
29 Reviews

Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Resort Lodging

📍 4767 Ocean Boulevard

From 300$

Featuring a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool, this 3-star Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Resort Lodging San Diego is set a 10-minute ride from Mission Bay Park. Staying at the residential resort, guests discover the popular area close to Pacific Beach Park.

Perfectly located in Pacific Beach with a long boardwalk that is perfect for biking, skating, running, or taking a stroll, the property is a good choice for exploring the old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park, which is 10 minutes by car. South Coast Wahines is around 5 minutes by foot from Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Pacific Beach, and San Diego International airport is 0.5 km away. The accommodation is set quite a walk from Crystal Pier. Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Resort Lodging is nearly a 30-minute drive from Coaster Santa Fe.

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8.7
Excellent
522 Reviews

The Beach Cottages

📍 4255 Ocean Boulevard

From 140$

Located approximately a 10-minute ride from Mission Bay Park, this 3-star The Beach Cottages San Diego offers WiFi in the rooms and a parking. Staying at the hotel, guests can also benefit from laundry and housekeeping.

The property in Pacific Beach with a long boardwalk that is perfect for biking, skating, running, or taking a stroll, 2.6 km away from Mission Beach. Mission & Pacific Beaches Boardwalk is within a minutes' drive from the hotel, and San Diego International airport is 0.5 km away. Pacific Beach Ale House is 5 minutes on foot from the accommodation. The Beach Cottages is a 30-minute drive from Coaster Santa Fe.

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7.9
Very good
697 Reviews

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

📍 660 K Street

From 224$

This 4-star San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Hotel is placed in Gaslamp Quarter with an array of popular clubs and restaurants, adjacent to a bar, a stadium and a park. Set only a 6-minute walk to the primary San Diego Convention Center, the boutique hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.

The comfortable smoke free property overlooks Petco Park and is ideally located within walking distance to convention centres. Little Italy is 2.3 km of Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Gaslamp and San Diego International airport is 0.5 km away. The location of the accommodation will allow you to be a stroll from Seaport Village Shopping Complex. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Hotel lies close to a trolley bus stop, for the tourists to begin exploring San Diego.

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4.2
Good
210 Reviews

Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro Ca San Diego South Bay

📍 230 Via De San Ysidro

From 77$

This 2-star Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro Ca San Diego South Bay is set a 5-minute ride from Parque Teniente Guerrero and within a 10-minute drive away from Tijuana Wax Museum. The lovely hotel features 24-hour front desk, a laundry room and housekeeping and safety amenities like a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.

The property has a prime location within a 10-minute drive from Tijuana. Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro Ca San Diego South Bay is located a minute's drive from Mission Bay Park. This lovely accommodation is near an underground station and a 40-minute drive away from Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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5.8
Good
1806 Reviews

Ramada Suites By Wyndham San Diego

📍 631 Camino Del Rio S.

From 143$

Placed within a 15-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, this 3-star Ramada Suites By Wyndham San Diego provides guests with storage for belongings and a lobby area. Featuring a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the non-smoking hotel is set relatively close to Balboa Park.

Located in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots, the property is a stroll from Mission Valley Center. Ramada Suites By Wyndham Mission Valley is nestled in the very heart of San Diego. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is situated within a 10-minute ride from the accommodation. Coaster Santa Fe train station is 9 km to Ramada Suites By Wyndham San Diego and San Diego International airport is a 15-minute drive away.

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8.4
Very good
475 Reviews

Intercontinental San Diego, An Ihg Hotel

📍 901 Bayfront Court

From 260$

Intercontinental San Diego Hotel offers 400 rooms 10 minutes' ride away from the 19th - century US Whaley House History Museum. The hotel has an a la carte restaurant with dishes of American cuisine and is situated at a moderate distance from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum.

The property is placed in Downtown San Diego with vibrant culture, history, and plenty of things to do, 450 metres of Waterfront Public Park. Intercontinental is located a few blocks away from Balboa Park. The accommodation is 5 minutes' ride from the primary San Diego Convention Center and other main attractions of San Diego. San Diego International airport is 0.5 km from the 4-star Intercontinental San Diego Hotel and Coaster Santa Fe train station is just 10 minutes' walk away.

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5.9
Good
2556 Reviews

Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley-Sdsu

📍 5343 Adobe Falls Road

From 80$

Featuring WiFi throughout the property, this 2-star Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium/Sdsu San Diego offers accommodation within a 10-minute drive away from Vista La Mesa Park. Set in the heart of San Diego, the inn includes a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.

The classic property awaits guests in the old part of San Diego, boasting a central location. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is a 25-minute walk of the hotel and El Cajon airport is 15 km away. Lake Murray is situated 4.2 km of the accommodation. Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium/Sdsu is 15 km of Coaster Santa Fe.

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8
Very good
469 Reviews

Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt

📍 600 F Street

From 239$

Placed 10 km from San Diego International airport, this 5-star Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt Hotel features a gift shop and a lobby area as well as boats for rent. Opened in 1914, the hotel welcomes guests in Gaslamp Quarter with an array of popular clubs and restaurants, boasting a convenient location within a stroll of a trolley bus stop.

The modern accommodation is set nearly a 6-minute walk to House of Blues San Diego Live Music Venue with Copley Symphony Hall approximately a 7-minute walk away. Situated in the very heart of San Diego, Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt Gaslamp is at 3 km distance from the lush park "Botanical Building". The circular San Diego Air & Space Museum is at 2.5 km distance from the property.

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6.1
Good
3061 Reviews

Mission View Inn & Suites San Diego Sea World - Zoo

📍 641 Camino Del Rio South

From 124$

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham San Diego Seaworld/Zoo offers 166 rooms a 10-minute ride from the private University of San Diego. The hotel is placed not so far away from Mission Valley Center, and provides guests with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

This San Diego property lies in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots, within a 10-minute drive away from Coaster Santa Fe train station. The night Numbers Club is a 20-minute walk of La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham San Diego Seaworld/Zoo, while San Diego International airport is 0.5 km from it.

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8.3
Very good
564 Reviews

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

📍 421 West B Street

From 219$

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection is situated in Downtown San Diego with vibrant culture, history, and plenty of things to do, within 15 minutes' walk to USS Midway Interactive Museum and features 258 rooms with views of the city. The Trade restaurant and the rooftop bar are available at this 4-star hotel boasting a convenient location in San Diego.

The accommodation is located approximately a 5-minute walk from American Plaza, only a stone's throw from Coaster Santa Fe train station. Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection is 11 minutes' walk of Maritime Museum of San Diego and nearly 8 minutes' walk to Little Italy. This property is at 2.9 km distance from San Diego Zoo and other main attractions of San Diego. San Diego International airport is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.

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