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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
$249 nightly
The price is $286 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$286 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with 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 ...
Stunning place especially if you’re a fan of the great gastby!..

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$240 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business ...
Very nice hotel

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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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
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$118 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with 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 ...
Clean room and well maintained Free WiFi Low cost parking Restaurants onsite Bartenders very nice

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$131 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 20 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...
Ordered a cesar salad and received whole uncut leaves of lettuce which was weird.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$126 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with 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 ...
This hotel feels very botique. It is tasteful, stylish, and an excellent price point. Highly reccomended.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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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 Apr 5 to Apr 6
$123 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub ...
Nice property nearby to shopping and other things in San Diego. We were just stopping for the night but everything was in order and we were able to walk to a restaurant.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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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 refundable
$109 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$125 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with 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 ...
I have never done this before, but our stay was subpar. We almost left after check-in because our room was not clean. The mattresses on the bunk beds had pee stains, the pillowcases on the king bed were stained, and bathroom did not appear to be very clean at all. The manager moved us to a different ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2270 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
Fully refundable
$105 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$121 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
The place overall is very clean and the staff is also very nice. I couldn’t get the AC to work but having the sliding door definitely helped with getting fresh air. The only down side is when my family and I entered the room, there was a menthol smell almost like Vaporub. Keeping the sliding door ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$98 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a gym are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi ...
Pool side was okay its all the way to the first building

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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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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