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Top 10 Hotels in University City, San Diego

Lakehouse Resort
Terrace/patio

Lakehouse Resort

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1148)
"Gorgeous property! "
The price is RM1,101
RM1,397 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Lakehouse Resort
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Front of property

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1021)
"I love this hotel"
The price is RM486
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Motel Mediteran Escondido
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Motel Mediteran Escondido

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The room is clean and the area is quiet. Not to mention the area is safe! "
The price is RM377
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Terrace/patio

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1601)
"Great accommodations. "
The price is RM727
RM836 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Outdoor pool

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1963)
"Great place to stay "
The price is RM797
RM917 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great hotel/resort!"
The price is RM619
RM867 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Leucadia Beach Inn
Courtyard

Leucadia Beach Inn

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great place near the beach!"
The price is RM492
RM541 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Leucadia Beach Inn
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3161)
"This location was great for our family get away"
The price is RM644
RM709 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Pleasant Inn
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Pleasant Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1086)
"night staff awesome and welcoming, convenient to airport "
The price is RM387
RM444 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pleasant Inn
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Exterior

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1326)
"Love the breakfast and convenient location. "
The price is RM514
RM565 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1212)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is RM480
RM529 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
Front of property

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1808)
"It’s was good experience staying in hotel "
The price is RM292
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1025)
"Nice stay"
The price is RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
La Jolla Riviera Inn
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

La Jolla Riviera Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529)
"Loved our stay. It was easy to get our keys during off hours and the staff was friendly. The location was great although parking can be quite difficult, even if u reserve for one. "
The price is RM1,139
RM1,287 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
La Jolla Riviera Inn
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Front of property

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Nice simple place to stay that’s small dog friendly "
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Pantai Inn
Front of property

Pantai Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (978)
"Very quaint , clean, lovely patio facing ocean "
The price is RM1,216
RM1,490 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Pantai Inn
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1614)
"Nice, clean hotel. Friendly staff and great location. "
The price is RM788
RM906 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Outdoor pool

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2453)
"Great place to stay!!"
The price is RM701
RM891 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Terrace/patio

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1783)
"by far one of the best accommodations in the area"
The price is RM592
RM653 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Pacific View Inn
View from property

Pacific View Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Great location for everything we wanted to do while in the area"
Pacific View Inn
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Where to stay in University City

Find the best University City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown San Diego

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Belmont Park showing rides and a park
Mission Beach map

Mission Beach

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

Pacific Beach Park showing a sandy beach
Pacific Beach map

Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.

Gaslamp Quarter showing night scenes, a bar and street scenes
Gaslamp Quarter map

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ocean Beach map

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Top University City Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and breakfast, would stay here again."
April 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What is University City like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in San Diego's University City neighbourhood. Are you looking for University City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Westfield UTC and San Diego Mormon Temple while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Regency La Jolla is the highest ranked property in University City. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, San Diego, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include San Diego Marriott La Jolla and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla.

How many hotels will I find in the University City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 73 University City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in University City.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in University City are Westfield UTC and San Diego Mormon Temple. Geisel Library and La Jolla Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

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

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Executive Drive Station, University Town Center Station or Voigt Drive Station.