Old Town San Diego Travel Guide

San Diego

A statue of a soldier in front of a building with arches and a tiled entrance.
A white building with a dome and arches, surrounded by greenery.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, white arches, and a dome.
A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a statue on the steps.
A market with a sign reading "Vis Town Market" and various stalls selling goods.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town San Diego

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St San Diego CA
The price is £142 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£142
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is £158 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£158
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,258 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £280 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£280
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,708 reviews)
"I didnt like the fact that Barefoot Bar restrooms weren’t very clean or attractive. Also our room cleaner didn’t come at all one day, and she never changed our sheets (once we told her they didn’t need to be changed, but that was just once and she never changed them at all.)"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is £185 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£185
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,973 reviews)
"This is the number one place I would stay at downtown San Diego"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is £273 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£273
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,225 reviews)
"Underwhelming for price. Checked in, only to be given a room that was already occupied. Then changed to a room that smelled like it had not been opened/aired out in quite a while. Changed rooms one last time and overall was fine until the last day when my son found a huge cockroach by his luggage. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

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

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

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
The price is £110 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£110
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (2,785 reviews)
"Everything was okay breakfast, the cleaning staff just the water fron tub and sink was not raining"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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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 Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mission Beach

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

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach.



Old Town San Diego Travel Guide

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