Hotels in San Diego, California

San Diego overview

San Diego is a luxury getaway distinct for its beaches and museums, and known for its marina and zoo. You're sure to appreciate the ample coffee and bar options. Plan a fun excursion to Petco Park and Qualcomm Stadium. Make some time to see popular sights such as San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. A family- and business-friendly area, San Diego also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in San Diego

A welcoming city for all, San Diego has a variety of lodging options. There are 409 hotels in the San Diego area and you can shop as many as 282 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.

• • 114 2-star hotels with an average price of $44 per night
• • 161 3-star hotels with an average price of $79 per night
• • 93 4-star hotels with an average price of $119 per night
• • 9 5-star hotels with an average price of $159 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 165126 user reviews of San Diego hotels:

• • Fairmont Grand Del Mar
• • Pacific Terrace Hotel (Beach Cities)
• • Parc Suites (Downtown San Diego)
• • The Inn at Sunset Cliffs (Beach Cities)
• • Tower23 Hotel (Beach Cities)

How to get to San Diego

Fly in to San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from downtown San Diego. Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 16 mi (25.7 km) away.

Train stations include:

• • San Diego Santa Fe Depot Station
• • San Diego Coaster Old Town Station
• • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station

Metro stations include:

• • Civic Center Station
• • 5th Avenue Station
• • Convention Center Station

What to see around San Diego

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Navy Pier
• • Port of San Diego
• • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
• • Coronado Ferry Landing
• • Scripps Pier

Known for its zoo, the area's family-friendly sights include:

• • Balboa Park Carousel
• • San Diego Zoo
• • Heritage Park
• • Old Town Trolley Tours
• • Seaworld

The area's local highlights include its museums and places like:

• • New Children's Museum
• • San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
• • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
• • Firehouse Museum
• • USS Midway Museum

It's recognized for its beaches, and top places for nature lovers include:

• • Japanese Friendship Garden
• • Centennial Park
• • Balboa Park
• • Chicano Park
• • Desert Garden

Some top places to visit in the area include:

• • San Diego Convention Center
• • University of San Diego
• • San Diego State University
• • La Jolla Cove
• • University of California-San Diego