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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

v
vishnu
From
India
Prime location, Clean and chic rooms, 5 star service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 973 reviews
Price from
US$139.92
1 night, 2 adults

Newly Built, Bright, and Modern Guest Home

San Diego

Situated in San Diego, the recently renovated Newly Built, Bright, and Modern Guest Home features accommodation 20 km from La Jolla Cove and 22 km from University Of San Diego.

s
shraga
From
Israel
Great place for families! Clean, great location, very friendly and helpful host. Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$330
1 night, 2 adults

Luxury 2BD 2BA, BRAND NEW/PETS/CLOSE TO EVERYTHING/BOHO+COZY VIBES

San Diego

Boasting city views, Luxury 2BD 2BA, BRAND NEW/PETS/CLOSE TO EVERYTHING/BOHO+COZY VIBES features accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 4.3 km from San Diego Zoo.

Q
Quinton
From
United States
The apartment was lovely, tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$185.49
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

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

E
Elizabeth
From
United States
Great location and staff. The place is great and super clean. I would love to go back every time I visit San Diego.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Price from
US$63.60
1 night, 2 adults

Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

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

S
Shaashi
From
United States
Beautiful aesthetic. Interesting history of the place. Clean and cozy overall. Premium location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,534 reviews
Price from
US$132.74
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

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.

H
Hulya
From
Turkey
It is extremely cheap!! At the very heart of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 reviews
Price from
US$99.90
1 night, 2 adults

Pleasant Inn

Hotel in San Diego

Pleasant Inn is located 12 km away from the University of San Diego (USD). The hotel features a gym. Free guest parking is available.

T
Tharindu
From
New Zealand
Bathroom facilities worked well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,109 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Hotel in Point Loma, San Diego

Located only minutes from San Diego International Airport, world-class sailing and whale watching, this hotel offers comfort and modern amenities.

P
Pamela
From
Germany
The pancake machine at breakfast. Also they don’t have exactly the same breakfast every day, which is good. The room was small, but very nice and clean. The bed was great. I has a good night sleep. It is a short drive from most of San Diego attractions. They have enough parking spots and were safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,463 reviews
Price from
US$131
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Midway-Pacific Highway, San Diego

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.

A
Ashish
From
India
It delivers what it promises for the money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
Price from
US$101.15
1 night, 2 adults

Kings Inn

Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego

Centrally located in San Diego’s Mission Valley, Kings Inn features a spacious outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Very clean, big rooms, nice staff, excellent location, comfortable, nice restaurants closed by, very clean pool. Highly reccomended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews
Price from
US$102.47
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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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, 1,534 reviews

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

From US$145.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 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, 262 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$163.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 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$91.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Conveniently situated in the centre of San Diego, 2bdrm Gaslamp Conv Cntr - W Parking & 5 Beds #3 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Well set in the centre of San Diego, 1bdrm Gaslamp Conv Cntr - W Parking & 3 Beds #5 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$320.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Attractively located in the centre of San Diego, 2bdrm Gaslamp Conv Cntr - W Parking & 4 Beds #2 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 4 Beds #401 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Enjoy breakfast in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 706 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$153.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 669 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$111.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 585 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 724 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$175.87 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$117.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 450 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$148.36 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$126.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,464 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$175.41 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Well located in the centre of San Diego, Gaslamp 2bdrm - W Parking & 4 Beds #404 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Situated conveniently in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 3 Beds #302 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$306.12 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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 3 Beds #202 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$320.79 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Well situated in the centre of San Diego, Gaslamp 2bdrm1ba - W Parking & 4 Beds #304 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,732 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$217.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 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$127.14 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$92.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,007 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$93.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 399 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, 1,533 reviews
Cheap, affordable and good breakfast.
Guest review by
Henrik Kirkeluten
Group
Avg. price/night: US$91.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,656 reviews
Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
Guest review by
Marie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$145.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,534 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, 1,112 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