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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in San Diego, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Mission Valley, An Ihg Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (356 Reviews) |
From 80$ | |
Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle |
5.7 / 10 (954 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
Mission View Inn & Suites San Diego Sea World - Zoo |
6.1 / 10 (3055 Reviews) |
From 116$ | |
La Pensione Hotel |
8.3 / 10 (690 Reviews) |
From 108$ | |
Worldmark San Diego - Balboa Park |
8.1 / 10 (28 Reviews) |
From 177$ |
When travelling to the beautiful city of San Diego, California, many people consider choosing a central hotel to be close to all the main attractions. There are many reasons why a central hotel may be the best choice for your trip.
The first reason is convenience. With a central hotel, you are close to all the action and don’t have to waste time travelling between different areas of the city. This is especially helpful if you only have a limited amount of time in San Diego and want to make the most of it.
Another benefit of choosing a central hotel is that you can easily walk to all the main attractions. This is a great way to see the city and to get a little bit of exercise at the same time. Finally, staying in a central hotel is often a more affordable option than choosing a hotel in a more isolated area of San Diego.
So, if you’re looking for a convenient, economical and convenient place to stay in San Diego, a central hotel is the way to go!.
Best Hotels in Central San Diego
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The 4-star Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley is located in the old part of San Diego, a few minutes drive away from the private University of San Diego. Nestled near a motorway, the venue offers 419 contemporary rooms and a palm tree garden.
SDCCU Multi-Purpose Stadium is 7 km from the accommodation and Old Town San Diego is 2.1 km away. The city centre is also 5 km away.
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle is set 4.2 km from the private University of San Diego, and boasts a cable flat-screen and entertainment activities. The venue is located 4 km from the centre of San Diego and a couple of minutes' drive from San Diego Zoo.
Situated in Mission Valley district, the accommodation is set 0.8 km from Riverwalk Golf Club.
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The 3-star La Quinta By Wyndham San Diego Seaworld/Zoo Area is set 3 km from the private University of San Diego and 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo. For business travellers, computers, a photocopier and a business centre are available on request.
The venue is located 3 km from the centre of San Diego and a couple of minutes' drive from the upscale Fashion Valley Open-Air Mall. The accommodation is located in Mission Valley district.
Hotels in San Diego City Centre With Parking
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Located in Downtown San Diego district, La Pensione Hotel is next-door to Little Italy and a 10-minute drive from San Diego Zoo. Featuring 68 rooms with views of the city, this venue is set within a short ride from Horton Plaza Shopping Center.
Childrens Public Park is less than 1.8 km away. The accommodation is in a 15-minute walk to San Diego city centre. La Pensione Hotel lies in close vicinity of Waterfront Public Park.
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Set within 2 km from the primary San Diego Convention Center, the 3-star Worldmark San Diego - Balboa Park Hotel features high-speed Internet access throughout the venue as well as private parking onsite. The circular San Diego Air & Space Museum is less than 1.5 km away.
Located off Balboa Stadium, the resort is about 15 minutes’ walk from San Diego city centre. The accommodation is situated in Downtown San Diego district, close to Copley Symphony Hall. Lyceum Theater is also a short drive away.
Hotels in San Diego
Airport nearby ✈️ | El Cajon, McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International |
Average Price 💰 | 408$ |
Hotels in San Diego 🏨 | 950 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 24947 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | La Jolla Cove, Mount Soledad, Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego Mormon Temple |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Crowne Plaza Hotel Mission Valley, An Ihg Hotel |
Hotel with a view 🔍 | Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Mission View Inn & Suites San Diego Sea World - Zoo |
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Four Points By Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy Hotel, located 1.3 km from Horton Plaza Park, features high-speed Internet access throughout the venue. The accommodation is set 10 minutes' walk from Broadway & Union St bus stop, providing connection to St. Joseph Cathedral.
The hotel is set in Downtown San Diego district, in vicinity of Little Italy. The distance to the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum is about 2.1 km. The property is a couple of minutes' drive from the primary San Diego Convention Center and other main attractions of San Diego.
Hotels in San Diego City Centre With Swimming Pool
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, allergy free rooms and a Jacuzzi, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers accommodation within 2.8 km from San Diego Zoo. Situated in the centre of San Diego, the venue gives quick access to Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Little Italy is less than 0.4 km away. The hotel is based next to the sandy beach. The primary San Diego Convention Center is only a short drive away.
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The 3-star Found Hotel San Diego is placed in San Diego, not far from Little Italy. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas as well as a storage room, a safety deposit box and a vending machine are available on site.
Located in Downtown San Diego district, the venue is 2.3 km from San Diego Zoo. Childrens Public Park is about 5 minutes' drive from the establishment. Found Hotel San Diego lies in close vicinity of T Short Galleries.
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Offering a sun terrace, a Jacuzzi and a nightclub, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is nestled not far from Horton Grand Theater and 550 metres away from Petco Park Ballpark. Horton Plaza Park is 850 metres from this venue.
Guests will appreciate a great location in the vicinity of the Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South. You can get to the centre of San Diego in about 25 minutes' walk. UN Gift Shop is only a short drive away.
Budget Hotels In San Diego City Centre
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The 4-star Sofia Hotel San Diego provides quick access to Childrens Public Park and offers allergy free rooms, a wellness area and a restaurant. Petco Park Ballpark is 1.7 km from the venue, while American Plaza is 450 metres away.
The accommodation is set in the old part of San Diego, a few minutes away from San Diego Zoo. The hotel features 211 non-smoking rooms featuring tea and coffee making equipment, and glassware. This contemporary property is located close to the Pacific Ocean. It is at a stone's throw from AD Nightclub.
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The 5-star Pendry San Diego Hotel is set 3.5 km from San Diego Zoo and 1.9 km from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum. Set within reach of Petco Park Stadium, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.
The accommodation is set within 25 minutes' walk of the centre of San Diego, not far from Childrens Public Park. The hotel is located in Gaslamp district. The curved Coronado Bridge is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Located a few minutes' drive from Hillcrest, Berkshire Motor Hotel San Diego offers 14 air-conditioned rooms. The venue is situated in North Park district about 0.7 km from Adams Avenue bridge over Texas Street.
San Diego Anthropological Museum of Man is less than 3.1 km away. The hotel is 3 km away from the centre of San Diego.
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Town And Country San Diego
From 171$
The deluxe Town And Country San Diego Hotel is a great place to stay in Mission Valley district in a reasonable distance from Petco Park Ballpark. Highlights at this venue include an a la carte restaurant, a sports bar and high speed Internet access in the rooms.
Major San Diego sights, such as Mission Valley Center and the private University of San Diego are located just 1.9 and 2.2 km respectively. The city centre is also 3 km away. Riverwalk Golf Club is also located near the accommodation.
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The 4-star Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle boasts an unbeatable location near the upscale Fashion Valley Open-Air Mall, which is around 2.7 km away. It offers non-smoking rooms, high-speed Internet access in the rooms and parking on site.
The venue is located 4 km from the centre of San Diego and a couple of minutes' drive from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The private University of San Diego is about 4.6 km away.
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Gaslamp Plaza Suites
From 144$
Located 1.2 km from The Embarcadero, the 4-star Gaslamp Plaza Suites San Diego features a bar and entertainment activities. The shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza" is a few steps away, while Santa Fe Depot train station is within a 10 minutes' walk from the venue.
Situated in Gaslamp district, the hotel is set 1 km from the primary San Diego Convention Center. The property is set 2 km from the centre of San Diego. Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a short ride from Childrens Public Park.
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The Atwood Hotel San Diego - Seaworld/Zoo is located 2.7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and offers 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Old Town is less than 2.5 km away.
The venue is set in the old part of San Diego, a few minutes away from the private University of San Diego. The accommodation is set within 4 km distance of the city centre.
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Located 900 metres from Childrens Public Park, the 4-star Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter, An Ihg Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms within an 11-minute walk of the primary San Diego Convention Center. There is a roof garden, an a la carte restaurant and a rooftop bar available on site.
This venue is set within easy reach of Petco Park Ballpark and in the centre of San Diego. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter, An Ihg Hotel is a short ride from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum.
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Kings Inn is a 15-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, and it features free self parking, an outdoor swimming pool and live performances onsite. Situated in Mission Valley district, the inn is set 4.5 km from the private University of San Diego.
The venue is set in the old part of San Diego, a few minutes away from San Diego Zoo. The accommodation is set within 4 km distance of the city centre.
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The authentic Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel is a great place to stay in Mission Valley district in a reasonable distance from the private University of San Diego. The venue features a la carte restaurant and bistro bar on site and offers to take advantage of a fitness studio.
Major San Diego sights, such as USS Midway Interactive Museum and the multi - purpose SDCCU Stadium are located just 7 and 3.3 km respectively. The city centre is within 20 minutes' walk away.
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Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy San Diego, located about 2.2 km from Childrens Public Park, features a bar and flat - screen TV. Situated in Downtown San Diego district, the venue is set 1.1 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego.
The accommodation enjoys a great location, a 10-minute walk from Santa Fe Depot train station. The centre of San Diego is 10 minutes' walk away. Little Italy is also located near the hotel. You can get to Horton Plaza Shopping Center in a few minutes by car.
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Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown Hotel, located just near the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza", features a shared lounge, a bar and a flat-screen cable-TV. San Diego Zoo is a few minutes' drive from the venue, while the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum is 2 km away.
Conveniently situated in Downtown San Diego district, the accommodation is only a few steps away from AD Nightclub. It's a 15-minute walk from here to the centre of San Diego.