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 235 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. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, Aztec Tennis Center and Til-Two Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. The Tower Bar and Computer Museum of America 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

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Bernadette

₹20,113 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Ace Budget Motel

Mid-City

Jane

₹8,209 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Claire

₹10,576 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

Peter

₹10,370 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Dennis

₹12,399 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Ayres Lodge Alpine

28.4 km from Mid-City

Virginia

₹11,907 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Best Western Americana Inn

22.5 km from Mid-City

Brandon

₹13,305 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

21.3 km from Mid-City

isabel

₹13,080 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

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

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Abdelghani

₹19,244 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Valli Hi Motel

22.7 km from Mid-City

₹8,798 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Arsenia P

₹13,296 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Sycuan Casino Resort

22.2 km from Mid-City

Eddie

₹14,201 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

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

Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Karen

₹27,809 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

18.4 km from Mid-City

Deniece

₹21,812 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10.5 km from Mid-City

Krista

₹14,015 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Heritage Inn La Mesa

3.9 km from Mid-City

Roy

₹8,016 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 18.3 km from Mid-City

Jagjit

₹25,056 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 11.9 km from Mid-City

Joy

₹17,444 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

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Where to stay in Mid-City

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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 Seaport Village 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 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 Mid-City Hotel Reviews

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"It was a fabulous stay! Definitely recommend for families especially with littles. My 2 year old enjoyed her stay and so did I!!"

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 2 nights here. Our first impression of the hotel was the beautiful lobby near the bayfront. Checkin took a long time as there was a long line so I do think they might need more staff in front. We were lucky to get a corner room on a high level so we had a room with vast, absolutely beautiful views looking out toward the water and across from Petco Park. The bathroom was nice, lots of counter space, luxurious shower body wash, shampoo, and conditioner products from Crabtree and Evelyn. I used the coffee maker to make tea, wished there were a wider assortment of teabags. There was only 2 bags provided. We used self-parking which was expensive, which would be our biggest complaint, but otherwise it was pretty easy to get in and out. The hotel gives you $15 worth of food and beverage credit each day to use in the hotel so we spent it at Starbucks that is on the promenade level of hotel. This hotel was my son's favorite out of the 3 that we stayed at that week. We will likely stay here again the next time we are in San Diego."

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Ace Budget Motel

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Best Western Americana Inn

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Valli Hi Motel

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Heritage Inn La Mesa

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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