Top 10 Mid-City Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 236 reviews	View
Ace Budget Motel	2.5 star property	6.6 208 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU	2.0 star property	6.6 1,000 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU	2.0 star property	5.8 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Mid-City

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

Seaport Village featuring a church or cathedral

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 Seaport Village and Petco Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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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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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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Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

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Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I’ve stayed but the view could’ve done better "

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is absolutely stunning, it was my boyfriend as I’s anniversary and the hotel staff was very kind and gave us a complementary champagne bottle! The valet parking was worth it and the staff are super helpful as well and respond fast to any questions you have. I loved and enjoyed our stay at the Lafayette hotel."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel went beyond my expectations. We have a six year old and she loved the room and stay. The location was great and the hotel was family friendly. We had a great time. The room was perfect. The pool was warm and very clean and we enjoyed our time. The breakfast was great as well and very convenient. "

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 226 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 Computer Museum of America are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park and Urban Village Tennis Center 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.

Hotels in Mid-City, San Diego

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Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Ace Budget Motel

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Ayres Lodge Alpine

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Pleasant Inn

Ash&9th

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Heritage Inn San Diego

Old Town Inn

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Best Western Americana Inn

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Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Mission Beach

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Ocean Beach

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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