University City Travel Guide

San Diego

A sunset over a calm body of water with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.
A white church with multiple spires and a cross on top, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A large white building with multiple spires and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and palm trees.
A large white church with multiple spires and stained glass windows.
A large white church with multiple spires and a central tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

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Top hotels in University City

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
The price is ฿7,320 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,320
฿9,363 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,970 reviews)
"Everyone was great to us. from the front desk staff, phone operators, to the cleaning crew, and the breakfast cooks. We had a great time!!! Very upscale and Breakfast was a plus!!!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

4 out of 5
3777 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿7,076 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿7,076
฿9,363 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"The help to the room was amazing and everyone was super nice and helpful very clean room wonderful workers and food"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,123 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿6,123
฿7,043 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,427 reviews)
"IS EXELENT SERVICE"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿9,295 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿9,295
฿12,446 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,727 reviews)
"Unexpected $50 nightly per car parking fee and an add on $50 per day resort fee. It's a good place but no longer worth the add on fees."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,364 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,364
฿7,377 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,291 reviews)
"Honestly I was expecting much, much worse based on the reviews I had seen of this hotel so I was pleasantly surprised by most of the staff and the quality of the room. We were given our daily coffee vouchers, we had the same woman every morning and she was absolutely wonderful but I did not catch ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,548 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,548
฿8,045 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,021 reviews)
"Clean room. The location was perfect for our visit(going to Petco park). The pool is heated which I wish I would have known ahead of time, it looked great. Everyone was friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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Where to stay in University City

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

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 Seaport Village 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.



University City Travel Guide