What is Old Town San Diego like?

Old Town San Diego is an historic neighbourhood known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. Are you looking for Old Town San Diego travel tips? Make sure that you visit Old Town San Diego State Park and Whaley House Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Old Town San Diego?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Old Town San Diego hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town San Diego, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Old Town San Diego.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Town San Diego?

Old Town San Diego's sights and attractions like Cygnet Theater Company, Casa de Estudillo and Whaley House Museum offer insight into the local culture. Old Town San Diego State Park and McCoy Museum House are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Mission Bay, San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Hotel Circle and Port of San Diego are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

How can I get around Old Town San Diego and the greater San Diego area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Old Town Transit Center.

The Best Hotels in Old Town San Diego, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Old Town San Diego hotels

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego

maria

4.008.258 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Christie

5.026.796 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Joy

4.811.539 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Old Town San Diego

Connie

6.070.706 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego

Toni

5.313.315 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Lucila

3.853.513 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Alex Fernando

5.026.797 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Logan

2.458.226 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

5.1 km from Old Town San Diego

Lisa

8.704.366 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

1.2 km from Old Town San Diego

sue

3.788.966 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

1.3 km from Old Town San Diego

Tirthankar

5.319.276 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

Sheraton San Diego Resort

3 km from Old Town San Diego

Karen

7.646.822 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 5.9 km from Old Town San Diego

Allen

5.401.604 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4.5 km from Old Town San Diego

Pablo Nicolas

5.826.224 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

3.1 km from Old Town San Diego

Erica

5.193.329 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

4.4 km from Old Town San Diego

Betty Ellen

4.515.952 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Old Town Inn

0.6 km from Old Town San Diego

Michael

5.433.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

5.3 km from Old Town San Diego

Rachel

8.527.206 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach, 5.2 km from Old Town San Diego

Jon

9.391.429 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Valli Hi Motel

25.4 km from Old Town San Diego

Allan

2.696.713 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Where to stay in Old Town San Diego

Find the best Old Town San Diego areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown San Diego

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 Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Old Town San Diego Hotel Reviews

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time, and experience. We both said we definitely will be back and would also love to visit their resorts in other locations! We had our 3 kids ranging from ages 1-15yrs old and it was perfect for everyone. The only thing, is we stayed for 6 days and there’s no microwave in the room we were in. That would've been nice for a leftover or two on the days we planned to enjoy the resort and didn’t leave! Besides that, it was great and we absolutely loved our stay."

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This is my second time at the Dextro and I loved it even more. From Aria at the front desk to the staff upstairs being so friendly, I always enjoy staying at the Dextro. As a major Little Italy fan, I love walking to it. It’s easy to get a ride as well due to its proximity to the highway. And a beautiful view after sunset. Don’t let it confuse you though, you can’t really hear the city noise. Definitely making it my to go place next time in San Diego! Thank you Dextro!"

Lafayette Hotel & Club

8/10 Good

"A wild and funky place to stay. 4 stars because our sheets on the first night we got to the room were dirty but housekeeping brought fresh ones, but didn’t really seem apologetic. Also the valet parking gets extremely backed up and had long wait times to get cars. Otherwise the amenities were great and the staff was friendly."

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Our top choices for Old Town San Diego hotels

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Hotel Z

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Old Town Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Bahia Resort Hotel

Valli Hi Motel

Where to stay in Old Town San Diego

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Old Town San Diego Hotel Reviews

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

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