Cheap Hotels in San Diego, CA from $81
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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,015 reviews
The price is $131
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 418 reviews
The price is $66
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Old Town Inn
Old Town Inn
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,374 reviews
The price is $200
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 345 reviews
The price is $135
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,871 reviews
The price is $187
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,959 reviews
The price is $183
$206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,009 reviews
The price is $205
$226 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 2,714 reviews
The price is $121
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,593 reviews
The price is $179
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 117 reviews
The price is $95
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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2-star hotels in San Diego
Sea Harbor Hotel
1325 Scott St, San Diego, CA
The price is $151 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$151
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
How can I get cheap hotels in San Diego?
Best tips to find a cheap hotel in San Diego
- If you're looking to travel to San Diego on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $81. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $282. Staying a short amount of time in San Diego is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
- When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in San Diego, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
- When booking cheap hotel rooms in San Diego, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
- When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in San Diego, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.
San Diego Cheap Hotels information
Cheap Hotels in San Diego |
37 |
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Highest price | $282 |
Cheapest price | $81 |
Number of guest reviews | 18,924 |
Total number of hotels in San Diego | 6,373 |
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