Where to stay in San Diego?

Places to stay at every stop and at every budget, chosen for where they are. Sleeping in the right place each night means not spending the trip in transport. Change the budget or the trip length and the hotels follow.

6 nights · accommodation about €1,200

San Diego

Days 1-7 · 6 nights
Mid-rangeAC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
🚶Walk everywhere🍽️Restaurant

On 5th Avenue, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, 400 metres from the centre. Restaurants and bars are on the doorstep, which suits those who want to do everything on foot in the evening.

€200 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteThe Sofia Hotel
🌊By the sea🚶Walk everywhere

A historic hotel on West Broadway, 200 metres from the centre. The Gaslamp and the waterfront are both within walking distance, with no need for the car in the evenings.

€190 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeGranger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter

A boutique hotel on 5th Avenue, in the Gaslamp Quarter, 200 metres from the centre. A small-scale address for those who want the buzz of the neighbourhood without the big towers.

€220 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetOld Town Inn
🏖️Beaches nearby🏛️Historic centre

A motel on Pacific Highway, in the Old Town district, a few steps from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. A simple base for those driving between the centre and the beaches.

€120 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetOcean Beach Hotel
🏖️Beaches nearby

A beach hotel on Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach's main street, 9 km from the centre. You live on the sand-and-surf side, far from the Gaslamp towers, with the Pacific at the end of the street.

€150 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetOcean Park Inn
🏖️Beaches nearby

A motel set facing the Pacific Beach boardwalk, on Ocean Boulevard. You step straight onto the beach in the morning, a choice for a seaside stay rather than a city one.

€160 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryHotel del Coronado
🏖️Beaches nearby

The historic grand hotel on Coronado beach, across the bay, 4 km from the centre. You stay with your feet in the sand, with the city opposite for sightseeing days.

Opened in 1888, the hotel served as the setting for Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot, filmed in 1959.

€450 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryLa Valencia Hotel
🌊By the sea🏖️Beaches nearby

A historic hotel on Prospect Street, facing La Jolla Cove, 18 km from the centre. You wake up above the cove, for a stay focused on the coast more than the city.

Opened in 1926, its pink building topped with a tower is a landmark throughout the village of La Jolla.

€500 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryGrande Colonial La Jolla
🌊By the sea🏖️Beaches nearby🚶Walk everywhere

A historic hotel on Prospect Street, in the village of La Jolla, 18 km from the centre. The Cove and the shops are within walking distance, a good choice for those who prefer La Jolla to downtown.

€380 a nightSee on Booking →
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Indicative prices for two people, checked when written: the price on the day depends on the season and your dates, so check it on the booking link. A deliberately short selection: a few checked places per budget and per stop, not a directory. The "more hotels" link opens the full Booking search for the same town, on the same dates. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

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