🇺🇸 San Diego, United States · Under $200
Five of the best hotels in San Diego under $200 per night, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Prices checked: Sep 10, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town | San Diego | 5stays selection | 9.1 | 337 | $169 |
| Best Western Plus Bayside Inn | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 951 | $183 |
| Old Town Inn | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 3,326 | $165 |
| The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 888 | $191 |
| Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG | San Diego | 5stays selection | 8.5 | 1,274 | $186 |
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Hampton Inn & Suites is 6.1 km from central San Diego, near SeaWorld and Old Town. The location works best with a car or planned transfers. It is less suitable for exploring Downtown entirely on foot.
Located 2 mi from San Diego International Airport, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers a heated outdoor pool or hot tub. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is 15 minutes’ walk away. Safety deposit boxes are provided for extra room security.
It offers an outdoor pool and serves a daily grab-and-go breakfast. Located in the light industrial Midway area, this hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Old Town. This hotel is less than 3 miles from San Diego International Airport.
San Diego International Airport is 8.1 mi away. Birch Aquarium at Scripps is approximately 3.1 mi from the The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach. Many restaurants and shops are located close by.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego sits just off Interstate 8 near SeaWorld. Central San Diego is 7.1 km away. The road-oriented location is more convenient for drivers than for a fully walkable city break.
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Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter suit events and nightlife. Compare Mission Beach, Coronado and La Jolla for a coastal itinerary, allowing for the journey between the hotel and the beach you plan to visit.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, Old Town Inn, The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach, Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG form this shortlist after destination, property type and dated price checks.
No. Each hotel showed a dated reference rate at or below $200, but live rates change with dates, demand, occupancy and room conditions.
We verify that each property is a hotel in the named destination, apply the observed nightly price ceiling, then rank the eligible options using Booking.com rating and review volume.
Compare Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, La Jolla and Mission Beach. The best area depends on transport, attractions and the atmosphere you prefer.
Not necessarily. Always compare the final stay total, taxes, room type, meal plan and cancellation conditions on Booking.com.
