If you're traveling to The Golden State on a budget, you'll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of cheap San Diego hotels to choose from. No matter the time of year that you're traveling to San Diego, there's always a wallet-friendly place to stay, many of which offer a free breakfast, free shuttling, and more. Here's our pick of the best cheap places to stay in San Diego near the city's most popular attractions...
Pleasant Inn
Featuring 82 guestrooms, free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and much more, the Pleasant Inn comes with a very pleasant rate of around $80 a night. You'll have several room options to choose from, including 2 queen beds, 1 king bed, and even rooms with roll-in showers. Unlike many hotels, the Pleasant Inn offers smoking and non-smoking rooms. One of the top reasons to stay at the Pleasant Inn is because of its convenient access to the
San Diego Zoo, Misson Beach, and La Jolla Cove. 5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92117 (858) 560-4551
[email protected] Ocean Beach Hotel
The Ocean Beach Hotel provides you with comfortable accommodation and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Expect free WiFi, an in-room refrigerator, and best of all, the perfect location right on the beach. This is one of the cheap hotels in San Diego that allows you to bring your furry friends with you thanks to its pet-friendly policy. All 56 guestrooms are smoke free, and you'll enjoy 24-hour front desk support along with free toiletries, a beautiful garden, daily housekeeping, and more. Nearby attractions include Belmont Park,
SeaWorld, and more. 5080 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA, 92107 (619) 223-7191
[email protected] La Quinta Inn San Diego Chula Vista
At the La Quinta Inn San Diego Chula Vista, you'll enjoy access to an onsite fitness center, multilingual staff, free WiFi, and more. Family amenities include free cribs and infant beds, connecting rooms, and you'll enjoy close access to Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden, Las Americas Premium Outlets, and many other attractions. 150 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 (619) 691-1211
Best Western Americana Inn, San Ysidro
When you're visiting San Diego on a budget, Best Western is definitely one of the best hotels to book a room at. Best Western has long been known for its cleanliness and superior customer service, and at the Best Western Americana Inn, San Ysidro, you'll find yourself surrounded by numerous amenities, including an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, airport shuttle, a 24-hour fitness center, and so much more. Rooms can be booked for around $80 a night, and that rate includes free WiFi, a free daily breakfast buffet, and free parking. Nearby attractions that you'll want to explore using your Go San Diego pass include the
San Diego Air and Space Museum, the
Fleet Science Center with Imax, San Diego Natural History Museum, and the San Diego Zoo. 815 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173 (619) 428-5521
Inn By the Sea La Jolla
A little on the pricier side, but still considered cheap due to all of the amenities that you'll enjoy, the Inn By the Sea La Jolla hotel features laundry services, an outdoor pool, airport shuttle, gorgeous interior and exterior decor, free WiFi, and more. You'll be located near
Birch Aquarium, Bird Rock, Mission Beach, La Jolla Shores Park, Windansea Beach, and many other attractions if you choose this hotel at your base. 7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037 (858) 459-4461
PB Surf Beachside Inn
Last on our list of cheap hotels in San Diego is the PB Surf Beachside Inn. This lodging option features 50 smoke-free guestrooms, free breakfast, and even on-site scuba diving for those who want to explore San Diego's underwater world. Nearby attractions including Mission Bay Park, Crystal Pier, Bird Rock, and the famous Mission Beach Boardwalk. You'll also enjoy nearby rental services for bicycles and kayaks along with several golfing options. Best of all, this place boasts breathtaking views of the ocean so you can take plenty of gorgeous sunset snaps over the water. 4760 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109 (858) 483-6780
[email protected] Don't let a tight budget stop you from exploring San Diego's best bits. With so many cheap places to stay in San Diego, you're sure to find a hotel that meets all of your needs and preferences. Use the
Go San Diego pass to enjoy discounts on a huge range of city attractions too.