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

₹14,187 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

₹9,143 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

₹10,810 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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

₹10,679 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Ace Budget Motel

Mid-City

Jane

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

6. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Alexander

₹17,021 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

David

₹20,615 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 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

₹15,539 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10.1 km from Mid-City

Vanessa

₹9,386 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

₹10,076 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

11. Town and Country San Diego

9.6 km from Mid-City

Sol

₹27,122 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Diane

₹10,757 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

19.2 km from Mid-City

Alyssa

₹16,768 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 18.3 km from Mid-City

Claudia

₹24,839 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

15. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Rosemarie

₹23,474 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

16. Ayres Lodge Alpine

28.4 km from Mid-City

Loren

₹11,483 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

17. Best Western Americana Inn

22.5 km from Mid-City

Luis

₹12,380 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

13.7 km from Mid-City

Gopi

₹16,046 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Sharnell

₹14,640 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

10.8 km from Mid-City

Demetrius

₹15,104 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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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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

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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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

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"It has everything that we needed. I like that they provide big bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. There were a lot of towels. The AC was cool. It was nice and not as expensive. I like that we can be wet from the beach and be able to go to our rooms without going through a lobby."

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I have nothing negative to say. Our stay was wonderful. So many things to do if you want to take advantage. It was so relaxing which is very difficult for me to do. The beach area was nice and clean and so relaxing. There are various food places to choose from. Everyone was so nice and made us feel at home. I would come back in a heartbeat!"

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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. Ace Budget Motel

6. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

7. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

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

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

11. Town and Country San Diego

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

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

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

15. Sheraton San Diego Resort

16. Ayres Lodge Alpine

17. Best Western Americana Inn

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

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

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

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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