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 249 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. Peterson Gymnasium, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Aztec Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. Til-Two Club and The Tower Bar 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

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Bernadette

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Maria

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

4. La Petite Rouge Motel

Mid-City

Amber

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

"This was the worst hotel I stayed ever. First when I booked this hotel was because of the price and it was very close to the University that was son going to attend the upcoming school year. There was good and bad reviews when I did my research but I never expected the conditions the hotel had until we got there. We notice a few homeless Check in was fairly good because the lobby was clean. If fact, we were staying there because it was move in day at the university."

Mark

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

9.4 km from Mid-City

Stacey

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Samuel

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Victor

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 10.4 km from Mid-City

Linda

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

10. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Edgar

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Katsuya

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Best Western Seven Seas

9.2 km from Mid-City

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

11.4 km from Mid-City

Tirthankar

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

15. Sheraton San Diego Resort

12.8 km from Mid-City

Pooja

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

16. Handlery Hotel

9.8 km from Mid-City

Justin

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

17. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

13.9 km from Mid-City

David

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 12.2 km from Mid-City

Edward Palacios

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

19. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

13 km from Mid-City

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 11.8 km from Mid-City

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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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 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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Nice pool! Convenient location for our needs!"

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

8/10 Good

"The room was nice. The bathroom sink was clogged on our last day. The beach was nice. The pool area was very nice. The staff is friendly. The initial charges were confusing. They only told me about parking and the hold. All charges should be disclosed upon check-in. Orher than that, my stay was nice."

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel itself is very charming. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. They have a large carafe of complementary flavored water at the desk. One day it was watermelon another day it was cucumber celery. I like the location of the hotel also, it's not too far from a grocery store. There are different restaurants and places to eat very close."

Hotels in Mid-City

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

4. La Petite Rouge Motel

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

6. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

10. Lafayette Hotel & Club

11. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

13. Best Western Seven Seas

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

15. Sheraton San Diego Resort

16. Handlery Hotel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

19. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Where to stay in Mid-City

Downtown San Diego

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Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Mid-City Hotel Reviews

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

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