The Best Hotels Closest to University of San Diego in San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a chessboard.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton building with a covered entrance and a prominent sign.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, seating, and a staircase.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

2.4 km from University of San Diego

Xuan

฿5,486

฿6,305 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating fresh pancakes are available.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk with illuminated panels, a digital display, and a counter with a sign for Holiday Inn Express.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two patterned armchairs, a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a small kitchenette area.

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

3 km from University of San Diego

Patricia

฿5,148

฿5,917 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

3. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

2.4 km from University of San Diego

christopher

฿5,795

฿6,661 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a "Bienvenidos" sign, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

A hotel bathroom with a mirror, a vase of flowers, a coffee maker, and a towel dispenser.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. Old Town Inn

2.5 km from University of San Diego

Cindy

฿4,962

฿5,694 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

5. Kings Inn San Diego

2.1 km from University of San Diego

Emanuel

฿3,158

฿3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a reception desk, a bar area, and a staircase.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling and multiple hanging spherical light fixtures.

A fountain surrounded by tables and chairs, with string lights and palm trees.

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

Old Town San Diego, 1.7 km from University of San Diego

Kristen

฿4,328

฿4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 2.6 km from University of San Diego

Timothy

฿4,659

฿5,355 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a sign for 'Homewood Suites.'

A spacious indoor area with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and a large plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

1.7 km from University of San Diego

Edith

฿5,490

฿6,311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the building's interior.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign that reads "Welcome to San Diego," and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a long bar, yellow and red chairs, wooden decor, and a TV on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hampton Inn' sign, featuring a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance area.

9. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

1.7 km from University of San Diego

Elizabeth

฿4,383

฿5,038 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, palm trees, and a white building with multiple windows and balconies.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a decorative ceiling, and a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled facade.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and decorative wall art.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 2.5 km from University of San Diego

Paola

฿2,387

฿2,743 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window.

A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

2.4 km from University of San Diego

Yesenia

฿3,718

฿4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with wooden beams, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple parking spaces.

A spacious indoor area with a pool, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with wooden furniture, a fire feature, and multiple screens displaying content.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

2.4 km from University of San Diego

Dustin

฿5,009

฿5,883 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

13. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

1.5 km from University of San Diego

Chris

฿3,967

฿4,572 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, a bed, and a TV.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a central table with floral arrangements, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, and hanging plants.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a view of the hallway leading to the entrance.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

2.9 km from University of San Diego

Alesi

฿4,663

฿5,359 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

15. Handlery Hotel

2.1 km from University of San Diego

Shane Allen

฿3,469

฿3,988 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a flag.

A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

A patio with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

16. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 2.2 km from University of San Diego

shon

฿4,811

฿5,530 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside view with a lounge chair, a towel, a tray with a drink and a coconut, and a pool with palm trees in the background.

A modern dining area with a glass table, candles, and wicker chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a canopy, lounge chairs, and a fire pit.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a beach area.

17. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay, 2.1 km from University of San Diego

brittany

฿7,368

฿10,249 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden slatted ceiling, a glass wall with a monitor, and a reception desk with a wooden finish.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a blue abstract sculpture.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

3.1 km from University of San Diego

Gilda Berenice

฿3,870

฿4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.

A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.

A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

19. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

2.1 km from University of San Diego

Esther

฿3,094

฿3,556 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a dining section.

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a landscape.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

2.5 km from University of San Diego

Preecha

฿4,261

฿4,898 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of San Diego

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,400 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,086 reviews	View
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 3,114 reviews	View
Old Town Inn	9.0 Wonderful 2,033 reviews	View
Kings Inn San Diego	8.8 Excellent 3,796 reviews	View

Top University of San Diego Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent

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Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was very good and had a variety of foods. The room was clean my only recommendation will be to change the sofa mattress once an a while. Very uncomfortable"

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms"

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"It was good"

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place!!"

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and very friendly and professional staff"

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful!! will absolutely be coming back!"

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Presidio Park

After visiting Presidio Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Heritage Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.

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Torero Stadium

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Jenny Craig Pavilion

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After visiting Brick By Brick, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego.

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Casa de Machado y Stewart

Learn about the local history of San Diego when you spend time at Casa de Machado y Stewart. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Fashion Valley Mall

9.0/10 (111 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of San Diego?

University of San Diego is located in a welcoming area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 44 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of San Diego?

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University of San Diego. Other good choices close by include Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG and Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area.

How many hotels are there near University of San Diego?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of San Diego.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of San Diego, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near University of San Diego.

What can I see and do near University of San Diego?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at San Diego Museum of Art, Maritime Museum of San Diego or San Diego Natural History Museum. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, Whaley House Museum and California Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around University of San Diego. You can check out the local talent at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

How can I get to University of San Diego?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around University of San Diego is simple. Nearby metro stations include Morena - Linda Vista Station and Tecolote Road Station. You can explore water transport options at the port.

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Our top choices for University of San Diego hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

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

3. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4. Old Town Inn

5. Kings Inn San Diego

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

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

9. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

10. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

11. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

13. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

15. Handlery Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

17. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

19. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

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Top University of San Diego Hotel Reviews

Kings Inn San Diego

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Best Western Seven Seas

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Other attractions near University of San Diego

Junipero Serra Museum

Presidio Park

Heritage Park

Torero Stadium

Jenny Craig Pavilion

Brick By Brick

Casa de Machado y Stewart

Fashion Valley Mall

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