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 248 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.

The Best Hotels in Mid-City, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Martin

฿4,540 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Kristin

฿3,174 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

฿4,878 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

"This was the worst hotel I stayed ever. First when I booked this hotel was because of the price and it was very close to the University that was son going to attend the upcoming school year. There was good and bad reviews when I did my research but I never expected the conditions the hotel had until we got there. We notice a few homeless Check in was fairly good because the lobby was clean. If fact, we were staying there because it was move in day at the university."

Mark

฿3,707 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

5. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Alexander

฿5,908 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

David

฿6,556 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Trendy, Firepit) | Lobby

7. Town and Country San Diego

9.6 km from Mid-City

Sol

฿9,895 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Faleoalii Iereneo

฿5,394 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

9. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Rosemarie

฿8,148 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Sharnell

฿5,301 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

฿3,498 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

12. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10.1 km from Mid-City

Vanessa

฿3,258 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 18.3 km from Mid-City

Claudia

฿8,426 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

14. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Diane

฿3,734 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

15. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

7.3 km from Mid-City

Aron Roi

฿4,947 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 12.2 km from Mid-City

Edward Palacios

฿4,778 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

10.8 km from Mid-City

Demetrius

฿6,430 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

13.7 km from Mid-City

Ruby

฿5,290 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

19. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

18.4 km from Mid-City

Shan Shan

฿6,898 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

19.2 km from Mid-City

KEVIN

฿5,820 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Where to stay in Mid-City

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

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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 Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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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

The Dana on Mission Bay

8/10 Good

"Another of my go to hotels when fishing out of seaforth. Right across the street from the landing. Rooms are clean and nice. Parking is tight though. They need bigger stalls."

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"We had a perfect stay at the Manchester Grant Hyatt in SD! The location can't be beat if you're looking for something near the water, but still walkable in the Gaslamp Quarter - it's about a 10 minute walk to Petco Park, and you're steps away from Sea Port Village's establishments, and the USS Midway Museum. This location is great not only for business trips, but also a quick staycation or romantic getaway with a loved one - I will say, I believe this hotel is geared more towards adults or young professionals. Not to say that the hotel isn't family friendly in general, but the atmosphere and ammenities definitely lean more towards the adult crowd as opposed to something that a family with children would enjoy. Aside from this, our room was perfect, the Balmain ammenities were incredible, the "Top of the Hyatt" Bar was also amazing - the only bar in SD that is 40 stories high (guests get a $15 credit at the bar per night, along with a laundry list of other guest-exclusive perks & discounts at other restaurants, bars, spas, even the Old Town Trolley which is a quick 5 minute walk outside the hotel :) HIGHLY recommending this place doesn't come close to how great our stay was here!"

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We went for Labor Day weekend. Resort has access its private beach access. There is also public beach access outside of property. Kid and pet friendly. Saw many families and a handful of dogs. Rooms were cleaned timely. We loved the mobile canteen on the property. Many coffee and breakfast options. Minutes from Sea World about 20 minutes from each San Diego districts. Parking available no property. If you are looking for relaxed laid back feel, this is the place."

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

5. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

6. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

7. Town and Country San Diego

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

9. Sheraton San Diego Resort

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

11. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

14. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

15. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

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

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

19. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

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