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Where to stay in Mid-City

Find the best Mid-City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent

"The room was really clean"

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

6/10 Okay

"I recently stayed at San Diego Mission Bay Resort and had mixed feelings about the experience. The property is beautiful, and my top-floor room had a great view. The resort generally looks like the photos, although the grounds felt much smaller in person than expected. Check-in was disappointing. I arrived early and waited about 15 minutes to be helped despite being the only guest in line. It appeared staff were being trained during the process, which made the experience feel disorganized. I was also surprised by the $40 early check-in fee if a room was available. I knew about the $46 daily resort fee before arriving, but I didn’t feel the included amenities (Wi-Fi, pool towels, pickleball and tennis courts, etc.) justified the cost. The on-site dining was expensive. One mimosa and two shrimp tacos with no sides came to nearly $50 after tax and tip. Service was also slow, and I waited about 10 minutes to be seated on a Thursday morning with very few guests around. The room was nice overall, but there was leftover takeout food in the refrigerator from a previous guest. The bathroom was extremely small, and bottled water in the room cost $8 per bottle. One bright spot was the employee working in the coffee shop. I didn’t get her name, but she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and provided the best customer service I experienced during my stay. Beautiful views, but the service, housekeeping oversight, food prices, would make me choose a different property in the future."

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved my time there! It was a solo trip and I felt safe. My room was clean and the staff was beyond courteous and helpful. Awesome, drinks, dinner, and sunset! I want to being my family there and have the experience of the bay outside our doors and the ocean within walking distance. Thank you for everything."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"Room and grounds were very clean. Convenient location right off the freeway. Only draw back was that both the ice machine and water dispenser were both out of order but the staff were nice enough to let us use the water dispenser in their break room. Would stay there again."

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

2/10 Terrible

"Package we purchased: Cabana with Beach Club was totally misrepresented. From Check-In throughout our stay, staff were very nice however untrained on the amenities included in our package. Wrong description of room ( not on the sand, no view, public walkway in front of the room. Ocean water toxic, can’t swim or touch water, sand as well. Serious consequences if used. Never told this was the case by the Hotel! Room only cleaned once in 4 days, when we called! Parking permit never issued. Manager requested to discuss this horrible situation, She never Responded. Don’t waste your money on this resort."

California Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"Dated hotel, very nice staff, parking is free but good luck getting a spot. The place was clean, room was roomy enough but in desperate need of updating. The bed was horrible -lumpy and it feels weary worn out. Conveniently located to highway and many local attractions. All and all a decent hotel for people in a budget."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Mid-City?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's Mid-City neighbourhood. Are you looking for Mid-City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Mid-City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is the highest ranked property in Mid-City. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego and Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU.

How many hotels will I find in Mid-City?

Expedia has 231 hotels and other accommodation options in Mid-City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mid-City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Mid-City.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

Sights like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, Little Saigon and San Diego Police Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Mid-City. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Viejas Arena and San Diego State University Art Gallery are some other places worth a visit. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, Aztec Tennis Center and Til-Two Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. The Tower Bar and Computer Museum of America are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

How can I get around Mid-City and the greater San Diego area?

If you want to see more of the city, SDSU Transit Center Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Alvarado Station and Grantville Station.

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Ace Budget Motel

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

Sycuan Casino Resort

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

California Suites Hotel

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Heritage Inn San Diego

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

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