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Highest rated hotelTower 23 Hotel – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4 star hotel price$726 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$1,148 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in San Diego, California

In San Diego, book a hotel that fits your style and make the most of your time in the city. Here are some of our picks the best hotels, from luxury to modest.

Best time to visit San Diego

The best time of year to visit San Diego depends on what you’re looking for (or hoping to avoid) during your vacation in terms of things like weather and price.

Low and high season in San Diego

Busiest month(s): June brings the most visitors to San Diego, causing the average price per night to rise to $677. Keep in mind that rates tend to be higher compared to the quieter seasons when average nightly rates decrease to $348.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is December, when the average cost per night is $348.

The most expensive month in San Diego is June, when you can expect to spend around $677 on hotels. Weekend rates generally increase, averaging around $470 per night throughout the year, and Saturday bookings cost the most at the best hotels in San Diego. You'll find savings on Monday, which is the cheapest day to book your stay on average.

Where to stay in San Diego, California

Enjoy your vacation at the best hotel at a price you like. Whether it's a 5-star resort or a popular place in the middle of the city, there are plenty of great choices in San Diego.

Popular hotels in San Diego

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, Bahia Resort Hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, and Hilton San Diego Bayfront are just some of the hotels available to you in San Diego, providing plenty of services and amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.

Things to do in San Diego

At the center of the city, enjoy well-known attractions and things to do like the USS Midway Museum. Food lovers will find authentic local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the world at eateries like Hodad's, Prado, Phil's BBQ, Cafe Coyote, and The Fish Market - San Diego.

Finding cheap hotels in San Diego: FAQs

In San Diego, the expected average temperature in September is 22°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is June.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in San Diego with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $78 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $78 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $405 per night, and the average price on weekends is $392. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in San Diego could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is 4.1km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

McClellan-Palomar Airport, which is 48.0km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in San Diego. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in San Diego is currently around $331 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $111 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in San Diego is currently around $553 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $197 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in San Diego is currently around $1,022 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $421 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in San Diego is December, with an average price of $386 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to $868 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is $405 per night, which is around 0% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up San Diego with kids in tow, try Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and The Beach Cottages.