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Where to stay in Hillcrest

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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 Port of San Diego 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

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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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

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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Mission Bay

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

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Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Although clean, the room was the smallest we’ve ever stayed in, to the point that the sink was in the room not the bathroom. Very nice rain shower, but water didn’t drain properly the first day - it was fixed after notifying the front desk. View out the window was a wall several feet away. Air conditioning unit was loud and rattled all night, and the bed was hard and uncomfortable. Parking was $50 per night, but that appeared to be par for the downtown area."

Best Western Seven Seas

6/10 Okay

"Its San Diego… so not like uts going to be a great deal, but it was reasonably priced. The parking lot was being renovated so it wasn’t great access but still worked. Restaurants there (didn’t eat there though) and it obviously wasn’t the Waldorf but it worked. I did see a bunch of people using the Hot Tub so I’m gonna assume that it worked. All in all and adequate choice for the money."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"Check in took a little longer than expected as there was only one front desk clerk and a really long line. It wasn’t her fault as I heard her mention she asked for help but the manager brushed her off. The room was small but worked for us. The view of the bay was amazing and it was so neat"

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

6/10 Okay

"The description of the bed on the website site was queen bed but the actual size was a full bed. The gym is almost not usable. There is no game room as described on the website. The toiletries was insufficient . The aircon in our room was so noisy everytime it runs on and I was not able to sleep because of the loud noise it was producing every few minutes .The place could use a little bit more cleaning and fixing up. The staff were great though and the breakfast was good. The price we got was good but you really get what you pay for."

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved my time there! It was a solo trip and I felt safe. My room was clean and the staff was beyond courteous and helpful. Awesome, drinks, dinner, and sunset! I want to being my family there and have the experience of the bay outside our doors and the ocean within walking distance. Thank you for everything."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"Room and grounds were very clean. Convenient location right off the freeway. Only draw back was that both the ice machine and water dispenser were both out of order but the staff were nice enough to let us use the water dispenser in their break room. Would stay there again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Hillcrest?

Hillcrest is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Make sure that you visit The Rail and Rich's Nightclub as part of your Hillcrest travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Hillcrest?

Based on our traveller data, Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Hillcrest. This aparthotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Hillcrest area?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodation options in Hillcrest to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hillcrest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Hillcrest.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

The Rail, Rich's Nightclub and Marston House are just a few attractions to check out in Hillcrest. A visit to EQ San Diego is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include San Diego Zoo, Hotel Circle and Petco Park. While you're out sightseeing, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

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Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Abpopa Hillcrest

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Bahia Resort Hotel

Valli Hi Motel

Westgate Hotel

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach/Mission Bay

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ash&9th

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Pacific View Inn

Where to stay in Hillcrest

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

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