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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.

r
rodger
From
Peru
Excellent staff, building, location, breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,793 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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Granger Hotel San Diego Downtown, a Member of Design Hotels

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 Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private...

A
Alex
From
United Kingdom
Very stylish and clean with helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Price from
US$279
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

V
Vincent
From
Switzerland
from the terrasse which is accessible we had a great view. The rooms were spacious and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$167.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Joseph
From
Canada
The room was brilliantly laid-out and spacious. The bed was extremely comfortable. The parking was very convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Price from
US$259
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$138.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Central San Diego 3BR Home Near Beaches

San Diego

Situated 5 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 7.6 km from SeaWorld San Diego and 7.6 km from San Diego Zoo, Central San Diego 3BR Home Near Beaches features accommodation set in San...

C
Carlo
From
Italy
Amazing House... very comfortable !!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$227.70
1 night, 2 adults
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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$318
1 night, 2 adults
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2BD HotTub Parking 6Blks 2 Beach

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Set in San Diego in the California region with Sail Bay Beach nearby, 2BD HotTub Parking 6Blks 2 Beach offers accommodation with free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$189.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Urban Beach Getaway 2

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Urban Beach Getaway 2 is set in the Pacific Beach district of San Diego, 6.5 km from La Jolla Cove, 6.7 km from SeaWorld San Diego and 11 km from Sunset Cliffs.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$135.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Sunny San Diego, Entire home, Pool, Free Parking, BBQ, Pets allowed, family neighborhood!

San Diego

Situated in San Diego, Sunny San Diego, Entire home, Pool, Free Parking, BBQ, Pets allowed, family neighborhood!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$331.55
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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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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, 1,538 reviews

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

From US$153.54 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, 260 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$175.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,658 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$337.29 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.

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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$320.97 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$320.97 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$337.29 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$337.29 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, 1,740 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, 602 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

Enjoy breakfast in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 707 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, 673 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, 586 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, 723 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, 431 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, 449 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, 809 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$135.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,466 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

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Berkshire Motor Hotel

Cheap hotel in San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$92.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,008 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

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Cheap hotel in Mission Beach, San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$101.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 401 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

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Cheap hotel in Midway-Pacific Highway, San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$112.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,528 reviews
Cheap, affordable and good breakfast.
Guest review by
Henrik Kirkeluten
Group

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Cheap hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$91.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,658 reviews
Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
Guest review by
Marie
Solo traveller

Gaslamp Hostel

Cheap hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$153.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,538 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

Stay Classy

Cheap hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$72.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,113 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

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