Find Historic Hotels in San Diego

A trip to the historical sites in San Diego is likely number one on your sightseeing list. During your stay, you can visit the shops and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Mi Hotel Sandiego is a top 3.5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Medellin Cathedral is a short 4-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is La Quinta by Wyndham Medellin.

San Diego is home to 7 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A favorite place to visit is San Diego Shopping Center. You’ll also find Pueblito Paisa and Lights Park in the area.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a vacation in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in San Diego, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in San Diego, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.