Mission Valley West Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Mission Valley West

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
"This hotel is very conveniently located. It's close to Old Town, Downtown, and the San Diego Zoo. The hotel staff was very pleasant and helpful. The hotel felt clean and well maintained. Pool area was kept clean. Continental breakfast was served, and well stocked."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
"This is the kind of place you stay at when you need a place to sleep. The doors go straight outside from the room. It is on hotel circle which has nicer hotels than this and less nice ones than this. The rooms were clean but outside smelled like pee in front of our rooms. The cleaning men were smoking ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
"Free parking"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Handlery Hotel
"Very clear room, and no smells. We are definitely going to be staying here, every time we visit San Diego."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
"This is that 80’s luxury hotel trying to hang on. $28 for parking per night is pretty ridiculous. Kinda smells but that’s subjective"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
"Horrible night's sleep. Loud location. Considered calling front to change rooms but I was already in bed, woken by noise with kids asleep. Freeway noise and ambulances. Someone stomping overhead (and we were on the 3rd floor). Someone running down the corridor yelling. Horrible shower faucet fixture. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Mission Valley West

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.

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

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

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

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


















