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 234 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. 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.

Top 10 Mid-City Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

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Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Daniel

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Tarri

RM811 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Dennis

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

Delvin

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Valli Hi Motel

22.7 km from Mid-City

Allan

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Best Western Americana Inn

22.5 km from Mid-City

Christopher

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

11 km from Mid-City

David

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Ayres Lodge Alpine

28.4 km from Mid-City

Kevin

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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

25.6 km from Mid-City

Flor

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Malinda

RM1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Sycuan Casino Resort

22.2 km from Mid-City

Jeanette

RM569 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Cuauhtemoc

RM1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

13.9 km from Mid-City

Hector

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10.9 km from Mid-City

Carlos

RM860 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 14.7 km from Mid-City

Tyson

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Arsenia P

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 11.9 km from Mid-City

Rebecca

RM670 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 12.1 km from Mid-City

Christie

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

11.4 km from Mid-City

Amelia

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

Patricia

RM802 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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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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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

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 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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the central location that made it easy to get anywhere in town. We also loved that you didn't have to leave the resort at all. The adult pool was great for us as the other pools were very crowded and we would not have been able to enjoy the pool with that many people. The front desk staff, the room attendants, and all the food service staff at the pool were great. The ONLY negative thing we experienced was trying to have breakfast at Barefoot Bar and Grill. We were seated right away, but then we were never approached by a server to get drinks or order food. We finally left after about 30 minutes, and no one even seemed to notice. We just had breakfast at other restaurants in the area for the rest of our stay. No problem."

Hotels in Mid-City, San Diego

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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

Valli Hi Motel

Best Western Americana Inn

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Ayres Lodge Alpine

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

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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