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 253 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

Bernadette

฿4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Kristin

฿3,372 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

฿3,922 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

฿3,722 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

5. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Alexander

฿5,868 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

6. Town and Country San Diego

9.6 km from Mid-City

Sol

฿9,181 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

David

฿7,134 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 18.3 km from Mid-City

Sarineh

฿7,708 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Faleoalii Iereneo

฿5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Kathleen

฿8,092 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Victor

฿5,265 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Sharon

฿3,739 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

13. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

18.4 km from Mid-City

Shan Shan

฿7,015 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

14. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.7 km from Mid-City

amy

฿6,092 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

15. Kings Inn San Diego

10.1 km from Mid-City

Armando

฿3,075 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

19.2 km from Mid-City

Alyssa

฿6,103 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

฿3,696 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

10.8 km from Mid-City

Demetrius

฿5,183 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 10.4 km from Mid-City

RheaAnn

฿5,830 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

20. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10.1 km from Mid-City

Adan

฿3,236 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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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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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 Beach

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

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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

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

8/10 Good

"The staff was wonderful and helpful. I did have to have my room cleaned again however they were on it with no bad attitude. Outdoor pool was great. Breakfast was great, but mostly I would come back just for the staff."

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"This was our first visit to this resort and we found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Our room was very clean as well as the whole resort. The staff was very accommodating and eateries provided good quality food. The only negative was we found the gym to be somewhat small for such a large resort. Also the pool area would fill up really quickly, so finding a chair was a bit challenging at times."

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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. Town and Country San Diego

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

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

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

13. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

14. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

15. Kings Inn San Diego

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

17. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

20. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Beach

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

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

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