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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

1.3 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Donna

S$173

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a desk.

A modern reception area with a digital screen, a small table with chairs, and a coffee machine.

A motel with a red-tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several vehicles.

A motel with a prominent '6' sign, a parking lot with several cars, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

2.9 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Timothy

S$139

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A row of potted plants with red and purple flowers along a building's exterior wall.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television mounted on the wall, a round table with two chairs, and a mirror above the dresser.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a floral-patterned bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a phone.

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

2.7 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Maria

S$130

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a glass partition, and a leather couch in the background.

A reception desk with a glass top, a potted plant, and a sign for Rodeway Inn.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a sign for Rodeway Inn, and a building with a tiled roof.

4. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

1.4 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Steve

S$107

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a red and white desk, a black leather sofa, and a large window.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a green office chair, a mirror, and a bed with a purple carpet.

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

1.6 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Dwayne

S$111

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with a book and a potted plant.

A modern office space with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

6. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 10 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Andrew

S$79

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

A luxurious interior with a large chandelier, patterned sofas, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A checkered floor with round tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and large windows.

A dimly lit room with patterned walls, a wooden table, and a chair.

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.7 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

katie

S$394

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern indoor space with a central reflective sculpture, surrounded by planters and a brick wall.

A modern interior with a staircase, glass doors, and decorative lighting.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a vanity, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a second-floor balcony, and a visible church in the background.

8. Hotel Narcissus

10.2 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Gene

S$223

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a grey carpet, and a glass door entrance.

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

9.4 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Vanessa

S$139

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a round coffee table with fruit, and a ceiling adorned with colorful hanging ornaments.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gated entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

A breakfast bar with a variety of fruits, a Hershey's chocolate bar, and a coffee machine.

10. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

7.5 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Pascual

S$189

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

11. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

9.6 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Sonya

S$167

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a wooden staircase, and potted plants.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

12. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

10.3 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Donavin

S$209

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirror.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

13. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

4.3 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Michelle

S$234

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.

A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.

A golf course with a pond, a flag, and a building in the background.

A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.

14. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

9.7 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Donaciano

S$197

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table set for four, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

8.5 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Lori

S$216

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign at the top, and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a purple-lit ceiling, a large wall mural, and seating areas.

A spacious bar/lounge area with leather seating, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating elevators to parking and a street.

16. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

10 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Veronica Dangerfield

S$276

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

17. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.3 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

christopher

S$253

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a round red rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

18. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 10.3 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Jessica

S$173

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a courtyard.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

8.9 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Johanna

S$204

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

20. Westgate Hotel

10.5 km from San Diego State University Art Gallery

Arlet

S$273

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego State University Art Gallery

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	9.0 Wonderful 1,439 reviews	View
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA	7.4 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego	7.0 Good 246 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU	6.6 1,000 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU	5.8 1,002 reviews	View

Top San Diego State University Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great price, clean, spacious and newly remodeled rooms in an older hotel. Pool was a no go. But everything else was great"

Handlery Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was dusty and had lots of spiderwebs the patio/ balcony was dirty full of leaves the carpet was not vacuumed and the bathroom tub was rusty"

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"Great price, for a last minute stay. Definitely coming back to this location every time I travel to San Diego."

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Todo un Ecxelente servicio"

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"I got a bottle of Diet Coke from the vending machine, it didn’t show the price. It turned out to be $10 on my credit card transaction."

Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience. This was our second stay and we will go back. Very convenient to SDSU. The Element is new, very light and bright. The staff are all very kind and helpful. The hotel does not have a full restaurant (yet?) but the complimentary breakfast is great and we were able to order dinner from a limited menu. The hotel is next to the Marriott Mission Valley - just a couple minutes walk away through the hotel properties where guests of Element can use the pool and their full restaurant and bar. The rooms are very nice, well decorated, and they each have a kitchenette - stove, refrigerator and microwave and coffee maker, which is great if traveling as a family. We’ve stayed in two different rooms so I’ll assume this is true for all rooms. There is an also a garment steamer. Overall a great hotel and will be our go-to when visiting our SDSU student."

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

10/10 Excellent

"This is our go to spot. The rooms are dated but always clean prices are economical and they do not charge for parking. Great location to be close to our daughters at sdsu Only wish they would get rid of carpet in rooms. There is a distinct smell in every room. An old musty smell that I assume is the carpet."

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean, easy to check in and out, and the staff were friendly."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego State University Art Gallery?

San Diego State University Art Gallery is located in a welcoming area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 22 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to San Diego State University Art Gallery?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Diego State University Art Gallery. Other good options close by include Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU and Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to San Diego State University Art Gallery?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Diego State University Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego State University Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near San Diego State University Art Gallery.

What can I see and do near San Diego State University Art Gallery?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at San Diego Police Museum and J.A. Cooley Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Old Mission Dam. You can check out the local talent at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, San Diego Black Ensemble Theater and AMSD Concerts.

How can I get to San Diego State University Art Gallery?

With so many transport options, exploring the area around San Diego State University Art Gallery is simple. Take advantage of metro transport at SDSU Transit Center Station, Alvarado Station and Grantville Station. You can explore water travel options at the local port.

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Our top choices for San Diego State University Art Gallery hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

4. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

6. Stay Classy Hostel

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

8. Hotel Narcissus

9. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

10. Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

11. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

12. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

13. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

14. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

16. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

17. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

18. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

20. Westgate Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego State University Art Gallery

Top San Diego State University Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Handlery Hotel

Best Western Seven Seas

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Other attractions near San Diego State University Art Gallery

Viejas Arena

Peterson Gymnasium

Aztec Tennis Center

San Diego Police Museum

Til-Two Club

Lake Murray Tennis Center

Little Saigon

San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

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