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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 May 5 to May 6
$286 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
Rooms were clean, challenging to get to our building as sometimes the cut through the pool area and sometimes they were locked. No coffee maker or coffee in the room which ar $350 per night we should have had that.

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$108 total
May 10 - May 11
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 ...
I enjoyed my weekend stay here. It was in a very convenient location right off the freeway, only a few minutes from Old Town and a short drive into Balboa Park and more of the downtown area. The room was clean and plenty spacious for a solo traveler, housekeeping was excellent in resetting the room ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$211 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$242 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with 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 ...
Fish feeding

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from May 12 to May 13
$140 total
May 12 - May 13
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 ...
The best team!!! Just the

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$165 total
May 10 - May 11
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, ...
Clean and modern with friendly staff. I recommend the poke bowl in the restaurant if you’d like it somewhat spicy.. The valet parking fee raised my eyes.

Reviewed on May 3, 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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$116 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$133 total
May 10 - May 11
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 ...
The staff was friendly and helpful

Reviewed on May 3, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$87 total
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
Didn’t feel very safe

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$102 total
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and conference ...
Check in was easy, the staff was nice. The property is clean but a bit out dated. I reserved and got a room that still felt out dated.

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$97 total
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
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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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