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 238 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

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Maria

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

4. La Petite Rouge Motel

Mid-City

Amber

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

Art

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

7.3 km from Mid-City

Nelson Francisco

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.8 km from Mid-City

Jorge

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

Ivan

RM728 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

13.7 km from Mid-City

Jose

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Luis

RM474 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

11. Town and Country San Diego

9.6 km from Mid-City

Anthony

RM969 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Victoria

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Jorgen

RM1,162 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

14. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.7 km from Mid-City

Alexandros

RM747 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Samuel

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

10.8 km from Mid-City

Julie

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

18.4 km from Mid-City

Evelyn

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Tirthankar

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

10.8 km from Mid-City

Rosalyn

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Mid-City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,419 reviews	View
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 242 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU	2.0 star property	6.6 1,003 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU	2.0 star property	5.8 1,006 reviews	View
La Petite Rouge Motel	2.0 star property	4.4 102 reviews	View

Where to stay in Mid-City

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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

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great 2 night stay. Balcony was small but served its purpose with great bay view and view of DTN sky line. Amenities were excellent. Will come back again!"