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Top Central San Diego hotels

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$244 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$280 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a poolside bar. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry ...
"Great service -"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
$172 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$197 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
This traditional hotel includes 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and WiFi in ...
"Excellent breakfast and evening reception! Location to mall/movies perfect! Wonderful visit"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

2.5 out of 5
2151 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$148 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$170 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
Great spot!
"The property was quiet and spacious, they offered a lot of amenities including the gym and pool. My family and I really enjoyed our stay, if we could have we would’ve extended it for another day or two. Great place to stay when vacationing in San Diego."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$116 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
This Art Deco hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and a ...
"Room was clean, a great location and every single staff I had an interaction with was super nice!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$188 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$217 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...
"It was a nice and clean place. But the elevator was too slow."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$128 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi ...
"Needs serious updating"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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

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

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$170 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$195 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub and free full breakfast ...
"The staff was friendly, the hotel is simple but clean and the housekeeping was cleaning every day in the room. The parking lot is too tight even for the sedan. I mean the covered parking. Breakfast was good, we liked it . I can say that in general we loved the stay at Best Western ."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$144 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
"Decent hotel. Staff was nice. Rooms and inside was clean. Parking was tight. Just could use an update and some fresh paint. Close to the highway and shops. Plenty of food nearby."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$119 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
"Very nice"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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Central San Diego Hotel & Travel Guide\n

You can discover a wide variety of apartment and hotel options to choose from in Central San Diego. Travelocity's booking page currently is where you will find 51 hotel establishments within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of downtown Central San Diego.

You'll find Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Central and Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa within wandering distance of Central San Diego's city center.

Students, families and those watching their dollars will find some great Central San Diego accommodation options that won't blow holes in the wallet. The Extended Stay America San Diego - Mission Valley - Stadium and the Quality Inn San Diego Miramar are amongst the other cheaper hotels worth investigating.

The Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is located 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from central Central San Diego. Another place to stay is the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, which is 7 miles (11 kilometers) away. The Hotel del Coronado along with the Pantai Inn are alternate bases around Central San Diego.

If time is on your side, why not broaden your horizons and get to know the many other attractions around Southern California during your stay in the area? Southern California offers beaches, mountains and rolling hills, and interesting tourist places of interest are art galleries, open-air exhibits and street art. Modern visitors in this part of United States of America commonly enjoy snowboarding.

Looking for more activities? Consider spending a few hours enjoying Centennial Park and Coronado Ferry Landing, which you'll find in Coronado, 13 miles (21 kilometers) south of Central San Diego. The Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego are just some examples of the apartment and hotel choices in Coronado. Or stay in Carlsbad, 20 miles (34 kilometers) to the northwest of Central San Diego, where you can choose between the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego and Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Spa & Golf Club. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Carlsbad, set aside some time to visit the Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad State Beach.

San Diego International Airport is a practical gateway for air travel, and can be found 9 miles (15 kilometers) away from downtown Central San Diego. Conveniently located Travelocity-listed hotels include Paradise Point Resort & Spa and San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter.

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