Central San Diego

Travel Guide

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Balboa Park showing a city and interior views
Balboa Park which includes interior views and military items
Balboa Park which includes landscape views, a park and rides
San Diego Museum of Art featuring art and interior views

Where to stay in Central San Diego

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Mission Valley

4/5(36 area reviews)

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Valley
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Old Town San Diego

4/5(5 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.

Old Town San Diego
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North Park

North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.

North Park
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Hillcrest

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

Hillcrest
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Clairemont

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Clairemont is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, beaches and shopping. Though there may not be top sights in Clairemont, consider stopping by Mission Bay or Fashion Valley Mall, located nearby.

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Bankers Hill

While visiting Bankers Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company and Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden.

Bankers Hill
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is HK$547 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$547
HK$629 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,123 reviews)
Decent hotel. The front desk ladies were very nice. The towels and the pillow cases both had make up on them.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
The price is HK$1,785 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$1,785
HK$2,049 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,411 reviews)
Nice staff, very clean, good food

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S San Diego CA
The price is HK$955 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
HK$955
HK$1,098 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,284 reviews)
Room was clean, Hotel was in a great location to areas we wanted to visit, staff was courteous and was able to resolve issues with gate quickly

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4.5 out of 5
2801 India St San Diego CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego and San Diego ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Undervalued property in such a good location as long as you don’t mind the freeway and place noise but to me the pros of the property easily outweigh it.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
So close to everything! Thank you!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Family Getaway ★ Pool & Hot-tub ★ HVAC ★ 4BD & Central

Family Getaway ★ Pool & Hot-tub ★ HVAC ★ 4BD & Central

San Diego CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
The house was spacious and not far from eating places as well as the major sights we wanted to see. The owner was very easy to communicate with. It was cold while we were there so we did not use the pool or hot tub. Kitchen was well-equipped and bed linens were nice. The beds were comfy, too. Heating ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Family Getaway ★ Pool & Hot-tub ★ HVAC ★ 4BD & Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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