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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace.

M
Muneer Ahmad
From
Qatar
The Property Location is awesome.The staff is very cooperative and helpful especially Mr. Mark who gave us the initial briefing about the hostel and its facilities.I enjoyed my stay over there , made new friends and had a healthy interaction with other hostel mates.The Ocean beach is not that much far away from there.You can have soft drinks and other snacks from the vending machine in the hostel at an affordable cost of 1 dollar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews
Price from
US$111.92
1 night, 2 adults

Granger Hotel San Diego Downtown, A Part of Marriott Bonvoy

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in San Diego, less than 1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel San Diego Downtown, A Part of Marriott Bonvoy offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private...

V
VISHAL
From
India
The place was beautiful and staff was very helpful good location very clean and new .good size room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Price from
US$199
1 night, 2 adults

City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Hotel in San Diego

Set within 1.9 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego and 2.4 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills offers rooms in San Diego.

A
Aviad
From
Israel
I had an amazing stay at this property! Matt was super nice and his hospitality truly made me feel right at home. Because of how comfortable and welcoming everything was, I even decided to extend my stay by an additional 2 nights. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$209
1 night, 2 adults

Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar , San Diego

Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

P
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Recently spent 5 days here, had a fantastic time in a fantastic location, in fact Del Mar Beach hotel takes some beating when comes to location, close to everything and right on the beach, hence the name. Great outside area, also rooms lovely, very friendly staff, go above and beyond to help. We will be back !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults

Charming Casita with City and Bay Views

Point Loma, San Diego

Offering city views, Charming Casita with City and Bay Views is an accommodation situated in San Diego, 5.1 km from University Of San Diego and 5.3 km from Sunset Cliffs.

E
E
From
Italy
We had a wonderful stay! The house is very beautiful, located in a quiet neighborhood with easy parking and a lovely view over San Diego. There are plenty of services and shops nearby, which made everything very convenient. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind. The house was spotless and had everything we needed, from kitchenware to household essentials. All instructions were clearly documented, which made our stay even smoother. We truly felt at home and would definitely love to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$138.60
1 night, 2 adults

Sunset Cliffs Oceanfront Oasis, San Diego - Stunning Views & Ocean Sounds

San Diego

Situated in San Diego and only 1.2 km from Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs Oceanfront Oasis, San Diego - Stunning Views & Ocean Sounds features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$330
1 night, 2 adults

Entire home, Heated Pool, Free Parking, WiFi, Pets are allowed

San Diego

Situated in San Diego, Entire home, Heated Pool, Free Parking, WiFi, Pets are allowed features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$331.55
1 night, 2 adults

Entire Private 3-Bedroom Home, Ranch, Baby Crib, Gated Yard, Available Now

San Diego

Set in San Diego in the California region, Entire Private 3-Bedroom Home, Ranch, Baby Crib, Gated Yard, Available Now has a patio.

G
Garcia
From
Mexico
Excellent place to rest with family, very good location, the house looks new and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$108.58
1 night, 2 adults

Pink Boho Retreat

San Diego

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Pink Boho Retreat is located in San Diego. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

A
Andrea
From
Italy
Very nice stay, the apartment has all the amenities and is well organized. Would absolutely reccomend. We loved the outside patio.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$134.90
1 night, 2 adults

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Well located in the centre of San Diego, Kasa Little Italy San Diego provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

I
IAN
From
Canada
The location was excellent and generally a quiet neighborhood. The amenities were exceptional and the rooftop lounge and patio areas were amazing! Nice view from 370' high.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$145
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,608 reviews

    Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From US$159.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews

    Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social...

    From US$135.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews

    Located 4.8 km from San Diego International Airport, this hotel offers free shuttles to the airport, San Diego Amtrak Station and more. Free WiFi is available to guests.

    From US$217.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

    Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town is 4 miles from the San Diego International Airport. The rooms feature refrigerators and microwaves.

    From US$131.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

    Located off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

    From US$182.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews

    Located 5 miles away from the San Diego Zoo, this Mission Valley hotel boasts an outdoor pool and hot tub and a 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centre. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

    From US$174.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,597 reviews

    Located in the light industrial Midway area, this hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Old Town. It offers an outdoor pool and serves a daily grab-and-go breakfast. Each spacious room has free WiFi.

    From US$217.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews

    Situated in San Diego, 1.2 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Comfort Inn Sea World Area features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a garden.

    From US$117.25 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

    Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, Keating is situated 1.5 km from USS Midway Museum, 1.1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.9 km from Maritime Museum of...

    From US$203.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Located in a historic Marin Hotel in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, these self-service apartments provide central climate control, dining/work space, and kitchenettes. All units offer a TV.

    From US$153.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 reviews

    Situated in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this non-profit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 4.8 km away.

    From US$96.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,831 reviews

    Located in the heart of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, guests of this hotel can stroll through 16 blocks of Victorian architecture and shops.

    From US$300.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

    Attractively located in the centre of San Diego, Moxy San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From US$181.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

    Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is located 500 metres from Horton Plaza Shopping Center. It offers an on-site bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

    From US$270.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Well located in San Diego, The Beau Hotel Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From US$186.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

    Attractively set in San Diego, Sentral Gaslamp Quarter provides 4-star accommodation close to San Diego Convention Center and San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station.

    From US$224.94 per night

Stay connected in San Diego and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    In a central area of San Diego, set within a short distance of San Diego Convention Center and San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Luxury Designer Suite with Rooftop Pool, Gym offers free WiFi,...

    From US$1,312.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews

    Stay Classy is well located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From US$72.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 883 reviews

    Located 3.2 km from San Diego International Airport, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers a heated outdoor pool or hot tub. Free WiFi is provided.

    From US$244.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in the heart of San Diego, 1.1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, 1900's Victorian Home Sleeps 22 8BDRM 3Bath offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen...

    From US$1,354.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Serenity House near Gaslamp, San Diego Zoo & Petco is located in San Diego, 3.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 3.9 km from USS Midway...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

    2.7 km from San Diego Zoo, Uptown Inn - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is set in San Diego and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$173.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews

    Berkshire Motor Hotel is conveniently located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. All rooms feature free WiFi. North Park, Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue are all less than 5 minutes' drive away.

    From US$121.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

    Situated in San Diego, 3.7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

    From US$343.70 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$121.67
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
    Great location. Very clean and comfortable. I have stayed here before and would definitely stay again.
    Guest review by
    Raissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$100.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
    Of course it is not cheap due to its outstanding location ( however I stayed in one of the single rooms which were far more expensive than the dorms) but it is super clean, very authentic, well self organized and the staff is very nice. Perfect accommodation for young people traveling on their own.
    Guest review by
    Eric
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$117.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews
    Cheap, affordable and good breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Henrik Kirkeluten
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$96.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 reviews
    Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
    Guest review by
    Marie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$159.88
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,608 reviews
    The art everywhere is gorgeous! There are also lovely plants & good lighting. Definitely the prettiest hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were friendly & professional. Breakfast is basic - cereal, fruit, and tea & coffee but better than what we were expecting. Beds were comfortable. There was a little shelf, light, plug & 2 usb ports at each bed. Location was ideal. Bathrooms were basic but very clean.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$72.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
    My partner and I stayed in the double bed dorm room, cheaper than other options in the city and a great way to still have privacy with the sectioned/curtained bed areas. The hostel had great showers and a room providing hair dryer/straightener etc, good social areas, and was very clean. The location was great, close to Petco Park and lots of cafes/restaurants near the gaslamp area. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
    Guest review by
    Eden
    Young couple