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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

G
Gard Momrak
From
Norway
The staff is very helpful and friendly. Location is amazing, located in the most populqr street in ocean beach. Common area is spacy, outside, super chill and it is a open minded social enviroment. During my stay the people other people staying there were chill, friendly, respectful and outgoing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,757 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

H
Hollie
From
New Zealand
Modern, super sleek, I was upgraded for free, genuinely really nice staff! Mind blowing views of San Diego. I had my own personal balcony and private safe area. It was walking distance to downtown (im a kiwi and walk everywhere) I was sad to leave! Thank you so much for having me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$159.20
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego

Set in San Diego, within 200 metres of Mission Beach and 3.7 km of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

G
Gerard
From
Spain
All the staff, and in particular Ruben, were very welcoming!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$88.92
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.

C
Catherine & Marlon
From
Australia
Situated right on the beachfront, the location can’t be beat. The staff were very helpful and allowed us to store our luggage as we arrived early via Uber. Comfy bed and the room was quiet. Great features such as filtered water and espresso machines and an honesty bar too. The outdoor lounge area with music is such a nice touch. The nearby grassy knoll park to the south is gorgeous too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews
Price from
US$259
1 night, 2 adults

Entire Private Home with 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms, King Bed, Gated Yard, Parking, Ranch, Available Now

San Diego

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Entire Private Home with 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms, King Bed, Gated Yard, Parking, Ranch, Available Now is set in San Diego, 18 km from Torrey Pines State Reserve...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$471.79
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean View Loft in Little Italy near Downtown-Gaslamp

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

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...

s
sharon
From
United Kingdom
Everything- the place is beautiful- comfy bed and everything you could possibly need and much much more !! From selection of teas and all the things in the bathroom you never thought to bring or incase you run out !! The quality is outstanding you wouldn’t get better in a 5 star hotel and I’ve been to many. Location is perfect parking included .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$325
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$151.20
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$333
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Caroline
From
Denmark
Good location and fairly priced. Good kitchen and nice outdoor area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$135.32
1 night, 2 adults

Heated pool, Sunny San Diego, Entire home, Free Parking, BBQ, Pets allowed, family neighborhood!

San Diego

Situated in San Diego, Heated pool, Sunny San Diego, Entire home, 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 8.6
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Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From US$137.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Set in San Diego, less than 1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel San Diego, a Member of Design Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy offers accommodation with a fitness centre,...

From US$207.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 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$161.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 575 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$207.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 701 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$204.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

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

From US$124.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 463 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, 835 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$155.34 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 291 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$169.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,633 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 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.

From US$337.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Attractively situated in the centre of San Diego, Gaslamp 2BdRm - w Parking & 5 Beds #403 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

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 7.9
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 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews

Boasting a bar, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is set in the centre of San Diego, 1.2 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station.

From US$193.64 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,707 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$233.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 574 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$188.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 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$214.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 509 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$178.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,100 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ideally located in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 4 Beds #301 offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$320.97 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 400 metres away.

From US$220 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$106.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 993 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$85.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 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, 1,619 reviews
Cheap, affordable and good breakfast.
Guest review by
Henrik Kirkeluten
Group
Avg. price/night: US$96.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews
Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
Guest review by
Marie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$137.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,487 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, 1,100 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