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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in San Diego, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley |
8.7 / 10 (680 Reviews) |
From 119$ | |
| Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley |
8.3 / 10 (145 Reviews) |
From 197$ | |
| Pacific View Inn |
8.1 / 10 (260 Reviews) |
From 112$ | |
| Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Sea World |
6.7 / 10 (3529 Reviews) |
From 82$ | |
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo |
8.1 / 10 (249 Reviews) |
From 174$ |
San Diego is one of the most visited places in the United States, and for good reason. With its beautiful sandy beaches, perfect weather and plethora of attractions, it’s easy to see why travellers are drawn to this city. However, one of the main questions many people have is whether or not to stay in a cheap hotel when travelling to San Diego.
While it may be tempting to try and save money by booking a budget hotel, in many cases it’s worth spending a bit more to get a better quality of accommodation. Cheap hotels can often be noisy and have poor quality furnishings, while the rooms are often quite small. In contrast, hotels that are a bit more expensive often offer much better facilities and larger rooms.
Furthermore, many of the cheaper hotels are located in areas that are not as safe or as convenient as the more expensive ones. For instance, if you’re looking for a hotel close to the beach then you’re better off paying a bit more to stay in one of the nicer areas.
Overall, while it’s always important to save money where you can, in this case it’s generally better to spend a bit more and get a better quality of hotel. This will ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay in San Diego.
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Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
From 119$
Offering a swimming pool, the 3-star Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley is set in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots a 25-minute walk from Old Trolley Barn Park. Moreover, this San Diego hotel also provides guests with an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a picnic area.
The property is placed about 0.5 km from San Diego International airport and in close proximity of iFLY Skydiving Center. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is at a 3.3 km distance from the Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley in San Diego. San Diego Zoo is at a 4.2 km distance from the accommodation, while Coaster Santa Fe is situated about 9 km away. The bus stop Camino Del Rio N & Qualcomm Way is located just next door to Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley.
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Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
From 197$
The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley Hotel, located at a 3.2 km distance from Plaza Sorrento Shopping Center, boasts a swimming pool. The hotel serves American dishes prepared in the American restaurant on site.
This property in the Sorrento Valley district, 10 minutes by car from San Diego Mormon Temple. Sports fans can also visit Torrey Pines Golf Course, at a 4 km distance from the hotel, and take their families to the interactive museum "Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography", which is around 6 km away. Visit Koi Pond, 400 metres of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Along with other cultural attractions the friendly Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is nestled at a 7 km distance from Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley Hotel. San Diego International airport is 25 km from this property and Coaster Santa Fe train station is around 28 km away.
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Pacific View Inn
From 112$
Nestled in Pacific Beach with a long boardwalk that is perfect for biking, skating, running, or taking a stroll, the 2-star Pacific View Inn San Diego is 15 minutes by car from such cultural places of interest as Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This San Diego inn features bicycles for rent, as well as Wi Fi throughout the property.
The property is set in the old part of San Diego, about 10 minutes' drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. Natural attractions in the area include Windansea Beach, within 10 minutes' drive of the Pacific View Inn San Diego, and a beach is 5 minutes' walk away. A family vacation to San Diego will become more exciting if you visit the old - style Belmont Family Amusement Park lying 3.1 km from the accommodation. San Diego International airport is 0.5 km from Pacific View Inn and Coaster Santa Fe train station is about 17 km away.
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Sea World
From 82$
The 2-star Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Sea World Hotel is located 10 minutes' drive from San Diego International airport and offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a pool area. Placed in the Midway-Pacific Highway district of San Diego, this San Diego inn is conveniently situated at a 4.8 km distance from family attractions like the historic Belmont Amusement Park.
The historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum is at a 4.9 km distance from the perfect smoke-free property, and Old Town San Diego is around 4.2 km away. The nearby entertainment attractions are the hip craft Modern Times Brewery (550 metres) and the 246-seat theater "Cygnet Theatre" (1.1 km). Guests will enjoy shopping at shops and a shopping mall, which are beside the hotel. San Diego Zoo is at a 6 km distance from Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Sea World Hotel, and Coaster Santa Fe is situated around 7 km away. The perfect property is just a short stroll from Rosecrans Street & Midway Drive bus stop.
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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo
From 174$
10 minutes by car from RB Community Park Double Baseball Fields, the 3-star Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo Poway offers an American-style restaurant on site. This Poway inn also includes parking.
The property is located in the Rancho Bernardo district of Poway, in proximity to San Rafael Catholic Church. 4S Ranch Liberty County Park is approximately a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while McClellan-Palomar airport is 35 km from it. The wildlife-rich Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Canyon Park is situated approximately a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. There is Bernardo Center Drive & Regalo Ln bus stop in the immediate vicinity of Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo.
Hotels in San Diego
| Airport nearby 🛬 | El Cajon, McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International |
| Rating 🏅 | 40 |
| San Diego Hotels 🛎️ | 948 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Coronado, National City, Lemon Grove |
| Min Price 💸 | 30$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Pacific View Inn |
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Situated in a prime setting in San Diego, at a 16 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station, Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium features 178 rooms. The inn, located at a 3.2 km distance from Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
San Diego International airport is 20 km from the property, while Convoy Street is at a 3.9 km distance from the location. Tierra Santa Shopping Center in San Diego is a 25-minute stroll from the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium. The accommodation is placed within close distance of Balboa Park. The 3-star Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium also provides access to such sports attractions as the multi - purpose SDCCU Stadium, which is around 3.2 km away. The nearest bus stop is Aero Drive & Ruffin Road approximately a 5-minute walk away.