Where to stay in University City
Find the best University City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about University City
Downtown San Diego
3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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 Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Mission Bay
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Top hotels in University City
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
5.303.770 ₫
6.099.097 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,479 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
4.663.943 ₫
6.102.878 ₫ total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,059 reviews)
"Maybe it was a long weekend. We left at 11-2 PM and the room wasn’t clean yet. After the kids were in room and we didn’t bother to have it clean but was a little disappointed. The buffet lines was tooo long. They should have a better systems. There was stain in our carpets and things are a bit worned ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
6.154.880 ₫
8.557.369 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2,865 reviews)
"Clean room nice hotel but lady who checked us in was super rude & had attitude so she made our experience start off bad. I don’t know what her issue was"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Visitors come from all corners of the globe to see San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park in University City. Book yourself a room within a stone's throw of these popular attractions and visit them at your leisure.
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Stay near popular University City attractions
San Diego Mormon Temple
6.8/10 (5 reviews)
You can learn about the history of San Diego with a trip to San Diego Mormon Temple. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield UTC
9.2/10 (44 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Westfield UTC during your trip to San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.