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 249 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, San Diego Police Museum and Little Saigon 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. Peterson Gymnasium, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Aztec Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. Til-Two Club and The Tower Bar 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.

Top 10 Mid-City Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Bernadette

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Maria

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

4. La Petite Rouge Motel

Mid-City

Amber

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

"This was the worst hotel I stayed ever. First when I booked this hotel was because of the price and it was very close to the University that was son going to attend the upcoming school year. There was good and bad reviews when I did my research but I never expected the conditions the hotel had until we got there. We notice a few homeless Check in was fairly good because the lobby was clean. If fact, we were staying there because it was move in day at the university."

Mark

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Samuel

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Victor

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

11.4 km from Mid-City

Tirthankar

RM717 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

9. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Sharon

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Edgar

RM1,028 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

David

RM866 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 10.4 km from Mid-City

Linda

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

14. Town and Country San Diego

9.6 km from Mid-City

pamela

RM1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

15. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.7 km from Mid-City

amy

RM826 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Pooja

RM907 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Kings Inn San Diego

10.1 km from Mid-City

Manuel

RM335 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

18. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

13.7 km from Mid-City

Cathie

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

10.8 km from Mid-City

Demetrius

RM630 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

20. Best Western Seven Seas

9.2 km from Mid-City

Colleen

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Where to stay in Mid-City

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

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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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Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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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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Mission Bay

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

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Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place"

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a double queen junior suite with Bay view. Stunning. We came in at the height of a heat wave with major humidity which made the room damp. Staff were amazing, brought up.fans, provided free drink tickets. The pools were beautiful. Onsite paddle board rental. Discount tickets to the zoo Everyone was incredible. 10/10"

Hotels in Mid-City, San Diego

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

4. La Petite Rouge Motel

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

6. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

9. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

11. Lafayette Hotel & Club

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

14. Town and Country San Diego

15. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

16. Sheraton San Diego Resort

17. Kings Inn San Diego

18. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

20. Best Western Seven Seas

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Beach

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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