What's it like in Mid-City?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's Mid-City neighbourhood. Are you looking for Mid-City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Mid-City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is the highest ranked property in Mid-City. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego and Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU .

How many hotels will I find in Mid-City?

Expedia has 236 hotels and other accommodation options in Mid-City 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 Mid-City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Mid-City.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

Sights like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, San Diego Police Museum and Little Saigon can be part of your cultural tour of Mid-City. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Viejas Arena and San Diego State University Art Gallery are some other places worth a visit. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, Aztec Tennis Center and Til-Two Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. The Tower Bar and Computer Museum of America are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

How can I get around Mid-City and the greater San Diego area?

If you want to see more of the city, SDSU Transit Center Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Alvarado Station and Grantville Station.

Top 10 Mid-City Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

Delvin

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Dennis

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Tarri

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

11 km from Mid-City

David

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Ayres Lodge Alpine

28.4 km from Mid-City

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Malinda

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Cameron

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

21.3 km from Mid-City

isabel

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Valli Hi Motel

22.7 km from Mid-City

Allan

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10.9 km from Mid-City

Carlos

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Cuauhtemoc

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

13.9 km from Mid-City

Hector

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Sycuan Casino Resort

22.2 km from Mid-City

Jeanette

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Best Western Americana Inn

22.5 km from Mid-City

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Heritage Inn San Diego

14.2 km from Mid-City

Alyssa

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

11.4 km from Mid-City

Brittney

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

14.3 km from Mid-City

Kara

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

15.9 km from Mid-City

Beach To

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 12.2 km from Mid-City

Toni

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Where to stay in Mid-City

Find the best Mid-City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mid-City

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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

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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Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

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Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We had a marina view and very close to the pool. It was a great stay for my family of 4."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

8/10 Good

"Hotel itself is beautiful. Staff is super friendly and accommodating from the check in to valet parking to bell hops. All Very friendly and helpful With such great attitudes which isn’t always the case at many hotels. So 5 stars for all the staff. The only issue I ran into was upon arrival my hot water didn’t work in my room and I stepped on a nail that was sticking out on a worn part of the carpet in the room. However maintenance and medical attention was sent right away and we were quickly moved to another room. I was super grateful to all the staff who help make me love my stay and looking forward to returning soon"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good

"I loved the location to the events I was attending. The hotel was clean, however, the outlets were all stripped and not working. In todays world you need working charging outlets. The hotel needs to update their power outlets in their rooms. Also, our AC did not work and needed a maintenance worker to come reset. Still turned off, luckily we were facing the harbor and on the 4th floor and was able to get some harbor breeze. Other than that. I loved the experience. Oh, just another inconvenience. I prefer a small microwave in a room but no microwave, that is individual preference though. It would have been nice."

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Ayres Lodge Alpine

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Valli Hi Motel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Sycuan Casino Resort

Best Western Americana Inn

Heritage Inn San Diego

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Ocean Beach

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

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