What is University City like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in San Diego's University City neighborhood. Are you looking for University City travel tips? Be sure to check out Westfield UTC and San Diego Mormon Temple while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Regency La Jolla is the highest ranked property in University City. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from University of California, San Diego, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighborhood include San Diego Marriott La Jolla and Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the University City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 73 University City hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in University City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to University City?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to University City, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this San Diego neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in University City are Westfield UTC and San Diego Mormon Temple. Geisel Library and La Jolla Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

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

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Executive Drive Station, University Town Center Station, or Voigt Drive Station.

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Our top choices for University City hotels

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

Gina

￥34,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

University City

Braulio

￥30,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

University City

Samuel

￥34,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 21 - Mar 22

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

18.6 km from University City

Martin

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

7.5 km from University City

Nick

￥29,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

6.5 km from University City

Mindy

￥28,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

6.5 km from University City

Motoko

￥37,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

13 km from University City

Walter

￥21,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

3.6 km from University City

Karla

￥28,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Pleasant Inn

5.7 km from University City

Gene

￥16,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

15.9 km from University City

Pamela

￥29,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

15.9 km from University City

Jill

￥29,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

17.7 km from University City

Joseph

￥25,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.6 km from University City

Jack

California Suites Hotel

5.7 km from University City

Joe

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

16.4 km from University City

Michelle

￥17,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Heritage Inn San Diego

12.9 km from University City

Amber

￥10,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

3.5 km from University City

Jennifer

￥25,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

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

13 km from University City

Wilfredo

￥27,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

North Pacific Beach, 7.3 km from University City

Hala

￥18,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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