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Where to stay in San Diego for first-time tourists

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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in San Diego

Offering accommodations at a wide range of price levels, San Diego is one of the easiest cities to stay in, regardless of whether you're simply passing through or hanging around for a long vacation. If you don't mind splurging, book your stay at a luxury downtown hotel or a lavish bayside resort. You can also rent a spacious private cottage within walking distance of the city's popular beaches. For a more affordable alternative, try a family-friendly hostel or quaint inn in a quiet residential area.
Downtown San Diego
Budget : 36 hotels from £22
Mid-range : 21 hotels from £24
Luxury : 22 hotels from £72
Mission Valley
Budget : 7 hotels from £45
Mid-range : 16 hotels from £47
Luxury : 5 hotels from £71
Midway-Pacific Highway
Budget : 7 hotels from £42
Mid-range : 2 hotels from £63
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Hotels with best location in San Diego

Location score is based on the places you will visit combined with the best areas to stay

Luxury

Proximity  9.9
4-star
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Downtown San Diego
8.8
Guest rating
Proximity  9.9
4-star
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Downtown San Diego
8.5
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
The Westin San Diego Bayview
Downtown San Diego
8.2
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Downtown San Diego
8.6
Guest rating

Mid-range

Proximity  9.9
3-star
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Downtown San Diego
8.9
Guest rating
Proximity  9.9
3-star
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Downtown San Diego
8.6
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
3-star
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Downtown San Diego
8.7
Guest rating
Proximity  9.6
3-star
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Downtown San Diego
7.8
Guest rating

Budget

Proximity  9.0
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Quarter
8.7
Guest rating
Proximity  8.9
2-star
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
Downtown San Diego
8.1
Guest rating
Proximity  8.9
2-star
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego/Downtown/Convention Center
Downtown San Diego
6.4
Guest rating
Proximity  8.9
2-star
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
Downtown San Diego
7.2
Guest rating

Apartments

Proximity  9.3
H2 -NEW Gorgeous Downtown San Diego 1 Bedroom + Upstairs Bedroom Loft!
Downtown San Diego
Proximity  8.9
Cortez Hill Studio
Downtown San Diego
Proximity  8.7
City Sun
Downtown San Diego
Proximity  8.2
11th-Floor Condo with Views, Gym Access and More!
Gaslamp Quarter

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