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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.4 km from San Carlos

Bernadette

₹14,037 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

4 km from San Carlos

Adan

₹11,437 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

11.8 km from San Carlos

Jesus

₹11,881 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.

4. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

18.1 km from San Carlos

Samuel

₹14,096 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 17.5 km from San Carlos

Sarineh

₹21,508 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

18.6 km from San Carlos

David

₹17,891 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A living room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, blue ottoman, and a chair with red cushions. A bookshelf is against the wall, and a fireplace is visible.

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

17.4 km from San Carlos

Alyssa

₹16,682 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

18.3 km from San Carlos

Katsuya

₹11,142 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

17.4 km from San Carlos

Johnathan

₹12,022 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and a pool in the background.

10. Town and Country San Diego

13.4 km from San Carlos

Megan

₹24,014 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

11. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

17.4 km from San Carlos

Rebecca Kaylyn

₹16,666 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

12. Pleasant Inn

12.9 km from San Carlos

Vance Lee

₹10,101 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

18.3 km from San Carlos

Sharon

₹10,882 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

14. Best Western Seven Seas

13.2 km from San Carlos

Matthew

₹9,276 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

15. California Suites Hotel

13 km from San Carlos

Mathew

₹8,767 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel complex with multiple buildings, a landscaped garden, and a body of water reflecting the sunset.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

19 km from San Carlos

Orlyn

₹19,689 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

12.3 km from San Carlos

Victor

₹15,194 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

14.8 km from San Carlos

Demetrius

₹14,975 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with plants.

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

15.8 km from San Carlos

Tirthankar

₹16,227 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a marina and a coastal cityscape.

20. Sheraton San Diego Resort

17.6 km from San Carlos

Celia

₹20,575 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos 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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A beach with surfers and swimmers during sunset.

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 Beach and Mission Bay 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 San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"More parking spaces are needed."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good

"Lovely room, very comfortable and clean. Ice machine and canteen lounge conveniently located. Because I was traveling with a short in stature 92 year old with mobility issues, I was in an ADA room. I notified the front desk that the tall platform bed was not easy to get into for her and requested a step stool or any other device to assist her. They said they would check with facilities but never got back to me. We piled the pillows on the floor in lieu of a step stool. That worked. The other issue was that the original reservation through Expedia did not state that their was an additional $20 for parking. Lastly, the vending machines with soft drinks and other snacks were not labeled with prices. I swiped my card and held my breath. Gratefully, they only charged $5 per bottled soft drink and $5 per ice cream cone. Overall, I do recommend staying at this hotel."

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

8/10 Good

"This was a decent place with easy access and friendly service. It was a more dated room with some wear and tear inside and throughout the building. The biggest issue was the elevators. Out of three, only 1 worked consistently and was the slowest I’ve ever seen. I waited a full 5 minutes one morning just to go downstairs."

Frequently asked questions

What is San Carlos like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's San Carlos neighbourhood. Are you looking for San Carlos travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in San Carlos?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options in San Carlos 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 San Carlos, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in San Carlos.

What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Lake Murray Tennis Center and Old Mission Dam are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around San Carlos include Carlton Oaks Country Club, Grossmont Center and Santee Boulders. Make a stop at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're sightseeing around the area.

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Our top choices for San Carlos hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

3. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

4. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

6. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

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

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

10. Town and Country San Diego

11. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

12. Pleasant Inn

13. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

14. Best Western Seven Seas

15. California Suites Hotel

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

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

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

20. Sheraton San Diego Resort

Where to stay in San Carlos

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

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