🇺🇸 San Diego, United States · Cheap Hotels
Five of the best cheap hotels in San Diego, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.4 | 645 | $158 |
| Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.1 | 1,671 | $126 |
| Pacific Shores Inn | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.0 | 317 | $151 |
| The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.0 | 253 | $152 |
| The Sofia Hotel | San Diego | 5stays selection | 7.9 | 560 | $115 |
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This San Diego, California hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. This hotel is a 10 minute walk from Old Town and 5 miles from San Diego International Airport. The National Comedy Theater is 2 miles from Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town.
San Diego International Airport is 1.9 mi away. The hotel is 4.3 mi from SeaWorld San Diego and 1 mi from the San Diego Convention Center. All rooms include a coffee machine and a laptop safe.
Pacific Shores Inn is close to Pacific Beach shops, restaurants and nightlife. Guests can use an outdoor pool and deck. The coastal setting favours beach time over quick access to Downtown San Diego.
The DEXTRO Little Italy is within a ten-minute drive of Old Town, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. Little Italy provides nearby dining. The central setting is convenient but may feel busy.
The Sofia Hotel occupies a renovated historic building in central San Diego. Its location supports a practical city break near Downtown attractions. The busy central setting offers less seclusion than a coastal stay.
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Frequently asked questions
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area, Urban Boutique Hotel- Little Italy, Downtown San Diego, Pacific Shores Inn, The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection, The Sofia Hotel form this value-focused shortlist after destination, property type, guest score, review depth and dated price checks.
Cheap is relative to the local hotel market and travel dates. We compare the lower-priced eligible hotels found in our dated checks rather than promise a permanent rate ceiling.
We verify that every property is a hotel in the named destination, then compare dated nightly prices, Booking.com guest scores and verified review volume.
Compare Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, La Jolla and Mission Beach. Staying outside the most central area can reduce the nightly rate, but transport costs and journey time also matter.
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