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Where to stay in San Diego for first-time tourists

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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in San Diego

Offering accommodations at a wide range of price levels, San Diego is one of the easiest cities to stay in, regardless of whether you're simply passing through or hanging around for a long vacation. If you don't mind splurging, book your stay at a luxury downtown hotel or a lavish bayside resort. You can also rent a spacious private cottage within walking distance of the city's popular beaches. For a more affordable alternative, try a family-friendly hostel or quaint inn in a quiet residential area.
Downtown San Diego
Budget : 8 hotels from $28
Mid-range : 22 hotels from $30
Luxury : 23 hotels from $90
Mission Valley
Budget : 7 hotels from $53
Mid-range : 15 hotels from $59
Luxury : 5 hotels from $89
Midway-Pacific Highway
Budget : 7 hotels from $52
Mid-range : 2 hotels from $79
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Hotels with best location in San Diego

Location score is based on the places you will visit combined with the best areas to stay

Luxury

Proximity  9.9
4-star
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Downtown San Diego
8.4
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Downtown San Diego
8.3
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
The Westin San Diego Bayview
Downtown San Diego
7.9
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Downtown San Diego
8.4
Guest rating

Mid-range

Proximity  9.9
3-star
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Downtown San Diego
8.7
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
3-star
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Downtown San Diego
8.4
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
3-star
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Downtown San Diego
8.7
Guest rating
Proximity  9.3
3-star
La Jolla Cove Suites
La Jolla
6.8
Guest rating

Budget

Proximity  9.0
2-star
Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown
Downtown San Diego
6.9
Guest rating
Proximity  8.9
2-star
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego/Downtown/Convention Center
Downtown San Diego
6.0
Guest rating
Proximity  8.9
2-star
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
Downtown San Diego
6.7
Guest rating
Proximity  8.8
2-star
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
Downtown San Diego
8.1
Guest rating

Apartments

Proximity  9.9
Elegant Walk-up Penthouse - Two Floors
Downtown San Diego
Proximity  9.1
Downtown San Diego Quiet Gaslamp Loft - Fast WIFI 03
Gaslamp Quarter
Proximity  9.1
Gaslamp Hotel San Diego Quiet Stay - Fast WIFI 04
Gaslamp Quarter
Proximity  9.1
Downtown San Diego LOFT Walk to Convention Center Parking w Strong WIFI 02
Gaslamp Quarter

Others

Proximity  9.9
Elegant Walk-up Penthouse - Two Floors
Downtown San Diego
Proximity  9.1
Downtown San Diego Quiet Gaslamp Loft - Fast WIFI 03
Gaslamp Quarter
Proximity  9.1
Gaslamp Hotel San Diego Quiet Stay - Fast WIFI 04
Gaslamp Quarter
Proximity  9.1
Downtown San Diego LOFT Walk to Convention Center Parking w Strong WIFI 02
Gaslamp Quarter

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San Diego

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