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Hotel-Style Independent Suite in Ocean Beach

Point Loma, San Diego

Hotel-Style Independent Suite in Ocean Beach, a property with a garden, is situated in San Diego, 3 km from Sunset Cliffs, 4.8 km from SeaWorld San Diego, as well as 7.2 km from Old Town San Diego...

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Stacey
From
United Kingdom
It was clean, comfortable, smart and brilliantly equipped with small touches to make my stay easy (great coffee facilities, thoughtful touches in the bathroom - including shampoo, conditioner etc provided - even a hair curler 🙏🏻 and chairs/picnic stuff to take to the beach). It’s located on a quiet, peaceful residential street 7-10 mins walk from shops and the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,391 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,512 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,480 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,559 reviews

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

From US$154.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 240 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$157.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Set in the centre of San Diego, 1.1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 4 Beds #401 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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.

From US$315.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

From US$315.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Set in San Diego, within 1.5 km of USS Midway Museum and 1 km of San Diego Convention Center, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 3 Beds #302 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$315.03 per night

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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$315.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in the centre of San Diego, 1.1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 3 Beds #202 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$330.69 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Set in San Diego, within 1 km of San Diego Convention Center and 1.5 km of USS Midway Museum, Gaslamp 2bdrm1ba - W Parking & 4 Beds #304 offers free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 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$222.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 607 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$186.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 227 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$237.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 373 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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 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$120.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 584 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$185.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 732 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$262.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

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

From US$135.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 445 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$182.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 802 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$140.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,512 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$194.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,480 reviews

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

From US$114.64 per night

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Berkshire Motor Hotel

Cheap hotel in San Diego
Avg. price/night: US$126.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,016 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$102.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 395 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$107.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,491 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$96.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 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$154.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,559 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, 1,110 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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