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Cheap hotels in San Diego

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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.

Most booked cheap hotels in San Diego and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,116 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,549 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,857 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,462 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,443 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,512 reviews

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

From US$144.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

La Ventana provides accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of San Diego, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware.

From US$117.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, The 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...

From US$157.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,641 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Ideally situated in the centre of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 4 Beds #201 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$306.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 3 Beds #402 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$320.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,712 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$222.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 592 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$152.03 per night

Enjoy breakfast in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

Located in an historic building in the Gaslamp Quarter, this downtown San Diego hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant. The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are 2 miles away.

From US$199.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Moments from San Diego's most popular attractions as well as the international airport, this hotel provides comfortable guestrooms and many modern conveniences.

From US$171.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 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$126.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews

Cherokee Lodge is located in San Diego, 2.8 km from San Diego Convention centre and 3.5 km from Downtown San Diego. Every room at this accommodation is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV.

From US$163.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 712 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$252.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

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

From US$131.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 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$136.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 811 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$121.59 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 270 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$192.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 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$287.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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$991.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews

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

From US$72.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 866 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$150.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

In the heart of San Diego, set within a short distance of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and Maritime Museum of San Diego, Ocean View Loft in Little Italy near Downtown-Gaslamp offers free...

From US$618.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sunny San Diego Golden Hill Home! Pet Friendly, near DT, Fully Stocked! is located in San Diego.

From US$422.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Located in San Diego, 2.8 km from San Diego Zoo and 4.7 km from Balboa Park, Spanish Style Cozy Studio provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

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Avg. price/night: US$96.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,002 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$128.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 391 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$107.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,549 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, 1,641 reviews
Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
Guest review by
Marie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$144.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,512 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 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