Top 10 Old Town San Diego Hotels of 2026

A historic site in the Old Town of San Diego, California, in honor of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served in the Mormon Battalion of th

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 721 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,446 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,122 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 2,010 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town San Diego

Find the best Old Town San Diego areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Bay and Mission Beach 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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Old Town San Diego Hotel Reviews

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was great."

Lafayette Hotel & Club

8/10 Good

"This is a very unique property that does many things well, but still has room for some improvements. Pros: Incredible interior design. Every space is beautifully done, very unique with high end finishes and makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Food and drinks are delicious at all spots. Staff is very kind and as helpful. Valet parking was easy and they got our car relatively fast even during busy times Lively atmosphere (also a con) Cons: 1st one is us specifically, I don’t know what went wrong but we booked a balcony room poolside but they gave us a ground level poolside. This is technically an upgrade monetarily, but to us it kind of put a damper to the stay. I specifically booked a balcony because I wanted to be close to the action but still be able to remove myself. Our room was in the corner and people kept seating in our outdoor seating, one point we were asleep and there were people sitting and drinking/laughing on our seats. I didn’t want to constantly have to ask people to move so most of the time we just let them be. Staff tried to change our room but none were available. The noise is the big con. I knew this was a party hotel going in but I didn’t think it would be that loud in the rooms. Music blasting from the hotel until 2am and then the room above us starting blasting music from 6am. So no sleep Saturday night. You could feel it in your bones. Come during the weekday for chill vibes. Weekend if you don’t mind noise!"

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

2/10 Terrible

"If I could rate this hotel zero stars I would. There’s no way it should be considered a premier hotel. For starters there was only one working elevator for a 14 floor building so many people like myself had to use the stairs because when the elevator would finally come to you it would be full. I was on the 6th floor and it was very inconvenient to have to go up and down every time to get to my room. The room looked like they shined up a turd, there was nothing nice about it. It smelled like someone had smoked in it before and you could hear everything through the walls and outside. It sounded like the window was open it was so loud during the night. The staff were not helpful or friendly and the pool looked like something from a motel. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone especially considering it was 180$ a night."

Frequently asked questions

What is Old Town San Diego like?

Old Town San Diego is an historic neighbourhood known for its beautiful ocean views and major shopping area. Are you looking for Old Town San Diego travel tips? Make sure that you visit Old Town San Diego State Park and Whaley House Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town San Diego?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town San Diego. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Old Town San Diego State Park, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in Old Town San Diego?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Old Town San Diego hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town San Diego, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Old Town San Diego.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Town San Diego?

Old Town San Diego's sights and attractions like Cygnet Theater Company, Casa de Estudillo and Whaley House Museum offer insight into the local culture. Old Town San Diego State Park and McCoy Museum House are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Mission Bay, San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

How can I get around Old Town San Diego and the greater San Diego area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Old Town Transit Center.

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