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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 28 to Jul 29
$280 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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 ...
"The hotel is super nice and pretty the only downsides are the fact that you can only access the front desk through text and the fact that the hotel gives soooo many day passes for the pool that the people staying at the hotel can never actually get a chair and it’s super crowded. We would come down ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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 10 to Aug 11
$197 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$166 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$154 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 ...
"Staff were super kind and helpful. Property is clean, pool/spa area was awesome. Beds are a little hard but overall would recommend and would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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
$184 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$211 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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, ...
"The beds are small"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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 Aug 24 to Aug 25
$128 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 ...
"The best part of this place was the fabulous pool. The staff was helpful and pleasant. The room was adequate, but it could use a facelift. Wall paper was warped towards the floor and our sliding door was stuck. Air conditioning worked very well, and the beds were comfortable. I will stay here again. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$185 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 ...
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$144 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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. ...
"The room was very small We have the room for three days and we have an Issues in the bathroom for two days"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$123 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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. ...
"Location was good and rooms clean"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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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