Old Town San Diego Travel Guide

San Diego

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A market with a sign reading "Vis Town Market" and various stalls selling goods.

Stay near popular Old Town San Diego attractions

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Old Town San Diego State Park

9.0/10 (7,371 reviews)
You can take time to visit Old Town San Diego State Park during your travels to San Diego. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Top hotels in Old Town San Diego

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St San Diego CA
The price is 4.347.976 ₫ per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
4.347.976 ₫
4.997.781 ₫ total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
"Everyone was nice and the facility was very clean"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is 7.341.285 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
7.341.285 ₫
9.829.918 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,723 reviews)
"We love the place we will go back"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is 4.235.963 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
4.235.963 ₫
5.826.418 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,287 reviews)
"Balcony view was amazing. No microwave. Friendly staff. Clean room.Walking distance to Seaport Village was close by, along with other attractions. Will plan on staying here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.371.018 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
4.371.018 ₫
6.337.621 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,016 reviews)
"Clean room. The location was perfect for our visit(going to Petco park). The pool is heated which I wish I would have known ahead of time, it looked great. Everyone was friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is 6.902.701 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
6.902.701 ₫
9.391.429 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,237 reviews)
"The room was average, very outdated. The bathroom was old, and outdated. The bedroom was very hot, even with the air conditioner on full."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
The price is 3.344.597 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.344.597 ₫
3.844.183 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (2,797 reviews)
"Free breakfast included!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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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.

Old Town San Diego Travel Guide

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