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A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.
An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.
A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

1. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Kearny Mesa
United States
Paola
CA $167
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a red-tiled roof and a mix of balconies and windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

2. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
Clairemont
United States
Donna
CA $99
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Pleasant Inn
A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, balconies, and a central entrance with a glass door.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Kearny Mesa
United States
Johanna
CA $208
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
A modern hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A modern hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and palm trees.
A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a bookshelf.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium
Kearny Mesa
United States
KELLEY
CA $180
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

5. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Balwinder
CA $238
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including round tables and booths, and a visible menu board.
A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Peter
CA $214
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.
A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

7. Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
Mission Valley
United States
Armando
CA $97
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Kings Inn San Diego
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and ottoman. There is a large painting on the wall, a floor lamp, and a refrigerator with a Pepsi logo.
A spacious outdoor patio with a long rectangular table, several chairs, and a built-in fire feature.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

8. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
Miramar
United States
Richard
CA $156
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.
A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
University City
United States
Virginia
CA $250
CA $328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.
A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

10. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
Old Town San Diego
United States
Christian
CA $155
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by palm trees and a pool with dolphin sculptures.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fountain with dolphin sculptures, and a modern building in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and hanging wicker pendant lights.

11. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Nikkia
CA $203
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.
A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.
A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

12. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
Clairemont
United States
Mathew
CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
California Suites Hotel
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

13. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
CA $155
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a reception desk, a bar area, and a staircase.
A fountain surrounded by tables and chairs, with string lights and palm trees.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling and multiple hanging spherical light fixtures.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Old Town San Diego
United States
Edward Palacios
CA $178
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in bench with white cushions.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

15. Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
Mission Valley
United States
Famil
CA $226
CA $260 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, string lights overhead, and a view of a building in the background.
A modern lobby with a large window, two sofas, and two black planters with plants.
A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, comfortable seating, and large windows offering natural light.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring round tables and chairs, a large mirror, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

16. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Mission Valley
United States
Mary
CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a wooden accent wall.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel dining area with a long communal table, individual tables, and blue chairs.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
Sorrento Valley
United States
Johnathan
CA $207
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

18. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Benjamin
CA $119
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Best Western Seven Seas
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.
A patio with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A round window with a view of a cityscape, palm trees, and a clear sky.

19. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Old Town San Diego
United States
Jason
CA $189
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large red accent wall.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

20. Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
Mission Valley
United States
William
CA $102
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
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Stay near popular Central San Diego attractions

A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.

San Diego Zoo

9.2/10 (15,439 reviews)
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
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A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.

Balboa Park

9.2/10 (14,638 reviews)
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
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A bridge at night with its lights reflecting on the water.

Hotel Circle

8.2/10 (6,358 reviews)
Hotel Circle is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
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A large stadium with a parking structure, surrounded by hills and a highway.

Snapdragon Stadium

8.4/10 (243 reviews)
Catch an event at Snapdragon Stadium during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Westfield UTC

9.2/10 (44 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Westfield UTC during your stay in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Fashion Valley Mall

9.0/10 (111 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fashion Valley Mall during your stay in San Diego. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
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Viejas Arena

8.0/10 (21 reviews)
Catch an event at Viejas Arena during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
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Mission Valley Mall

8.8/10 (53 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Mission Valley Mall during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Top Central San Diego Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

8/10 Good
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Bleike 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"CLEAN ROOM OUTDOOR POOL"
George 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Kings Inn San Diego
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

8/10 Good
"Bar"
Edgar 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good
"The property was questionable but for the price it was up to par. The maintenance could be better and condition of the building was dated. You can feel the shake when people walk by the front door. Overall it was good for the budget."
Danny 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good
"Maintained well."
Brian 7-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Handlery Hotel
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was nice, would recommend"
Ryan 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed here for my birthday staff was very kind and helpful. Also had dinner at quixote the food was decent staff was amazing and went above and beyond.The gutter was a cute place to take pictures staff was amazing there as well.Room was clean and had a bar"
Destiny 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Lafayette Hotel & Club
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

8/10 Good
"The lobby was clean and the staff was nice. My unit was upstairs and it was clean and smelled really good too the only thing was the bathroom doesn’t have a working fan so I showered with the window open….you’re welcome."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nicely convenient location provided quiet overnight stay, just what I needed and wanted."
Kelly 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
California Suites Hotel

More cheap stays in Central San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
CA $97
CA $111 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,760 reviews)
Kings Inn San Diego
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area

631 Camino Del Rio S San Diego CA
CA $102
CA $117 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
CA $125
CA $144 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (2,980 reviews)
California Suites Hotel
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

San Diego CA
CA $132
CA $152 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (765 reviews)
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

2151 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
CA $183
CA $211 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
CA $186
CA $213 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (3,038 reviews)
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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