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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Lafayette Hotel & Club	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,150 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,097 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,882 reviews	View
Kings Inn San Diego	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 3,848 reviews	View

Where to stay in University Heights

Find the best University Heights areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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A pier extending into the ocean with buildings at the end, under a partly cloudy sky.

Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.

Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Mission Bay

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

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Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

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

Lafayette Hotel & Club

University Heights

10/10 Excellent

Celine

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

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Kearny Mesa

10/10 Excellent

Julie

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Mission Hills

10/10 Excellent

Angela

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and a modern building in the background.

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

A high-rise building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and a waterfront view.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

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

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

Sirma

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Point Loma

10/10 Excellent

Jania

A hotel complex with multiple buildings, a landscaped garden, and a body of water reflecting the sunset.

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Point Loma

10/10 Excellent

Payton

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Otay Ranch

10/10 Excellent

Excellent customer service. Very clean throughout the hotel and inside room and bathroom. Room and bathroom is spacious. Tub shower is excellent. Water pressure is super. The family loved the Pool and hot tub area. Also outdoor area is available and there’s an outdoor bar that opens in the evening. Breakfast in the morning was delicious with waffles, pancakes, eggs, a protein and potatoes. Can also request for kitchen staff to make an omelet if you prefer. Will definitely recommend this hotel.

Madeline

A modern hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a chess table, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

Point Loma

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Erika

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the building's interior.

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and hanging plants. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

National City

10/10 Excellent

Robert

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Downtown San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Debra

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

A table with a fire feature, a charcuterie board, and two glasses of wine, overlooking a marina with boats.

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Point Loma

10/10 Excellent

Pat

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in University Heights?

Travelers to San Diego's University Heights neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for University Heights travel tips? Be sure to check out San Diego Black Ensemble Theater and J.A. Cooley Museum while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University Heights?

Based on our traveler data, Lafayette Hotel & Club is one of the top choices for your stay in University Heights. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

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

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 74 University Heights hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in University Heights.

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

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

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

University Heights's sights and attractions like J.A. Cooley Museum, Diversionary Theatre, and San Diego Black Ensemble Theater offer insight into the local culture. While you're out sightseeing in San Diego, be sure to visit other sights like San Diego Zoo or Hotel Circle.

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1. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

4. Best Western Seven Seas

5. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

7. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

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

9. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

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

11. Handlery Hotel

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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

14. Kings Inn San Diego

15. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

16. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

18. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

19. Town and Country San Diego

20. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

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Where to stay in University Heights

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Beach

Mission Bay

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in University Heights?

Where is the best place to stay in University Heights?

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

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

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

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

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