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City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (106)
"would definitely go back and stay there again "
United States
Kounwick
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
East Village, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (786)
"Good place to stay "
United States
sai
Stay Classy Hostel

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
2.3 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1340)
"My wife loved everything about this vintage hotel."
United States
Eddie
The price is 6.029.799 ₫
6.919.194 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (106)
"It was a nice place to stay at"
United States
Eric
The price is 3.111.008 ₫
3.607.058 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
3.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location "
United States
Mohammad
The price is 2.346.805 ₫
3.482.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
1.9 km from San Diego Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (744)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms. "
Canada
Justine
The price is 2.865.683 ₫
3.322.616 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (620)
"Great stay"
United States
Angelica
The price is 3.397.731 ₫
3.939.499 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kimberly
The price is 4.950.228 ₫
5.751.744 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great staff and location."
United States
Lisa
The price is 3.218.099 ₫
3.724.949 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (537)
"Never had this much fun in time of a simple night stay! Great accessibility as well. "
United States
Dulce de la
Gaslamp Hostel

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
3.2 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2955)
"Everything was super comfortable and the room was surprisingly affordable for the amenities you get. We will definitely stay there again if we go to San Diego."
United States
Eric
The price is 4.006.262 ₫
4.604.998 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
East Village, 2.8 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (599)
"It was nice stay! "
United States
Chashawna
The price is 3.558.635 ₫
4.889.140 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (871)
"Staff was amazing. Room was really nice and the view was PERFECT."
United States
Porscha
The price is 3.033.331 ₫
4.585.508 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"The staff was amazing, friendly, helpful and attentive. "
United States
Jan
The price is 2.989.095 ₫
3.702.684 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel
4.5 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Everything about the Hotel including staff was fantastic"
Canada
Donna
Westgate Hotel

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
2.5 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1189)
"Modern decor, great restaurant, convenient to all attractions in San Diego."
United States
Nelson
The price is 3.871.447 ₫
5.710.507 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
2.7 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1068)
"Great location, kind staff and tasty breakfast. Rooms were of decent size with all renovated with new style."
United States
Rahul
The price is 3.397.731 ₫
3.939.500 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.0 star property
2.9 km from San Diego Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (640)
"Really enjoyed the breakfast! Location was great and overall great stay! Hope to be back sometime in the next year coming up! "
United States
Omar
The price is 5.728.309 ₫
6.652.373 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown
3.0 star property
1.9 km from San Diego Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place!"
United States
Rita
The price is 3.256.355 ₫
3.775.580 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
5.0 star property
2.4 km from San Diego Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"I loved my stay here ! I would definitely stay here again . The staff were pleasant and welcoming. The amenities were great ! The only complaint I have is I wish parking was included in our stay if you’re staying at the hotel as a guest "
United States
Vanessa
The price is 6.730.931 ₫
7.804.177 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
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