What's it like in Mid-City?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Diego's Mid-City neighborhood. Are you looking for Mid-City travel tips? Be sure to check out Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation 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 favorite 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 244 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Mid-City.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Mid-City, click here .

What is there to do in this San Diego neighborhood?

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 neighborhood, 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 Mid-City Hotels

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1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Donna

￥21,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Steve

￥15,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

Maria

￥15,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Mid-City

Dwayne

￥15,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

5. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.8 km from Mid-City

Sonya

￥20,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

10 km from Mid-City

Johanna

￥26,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Bryanna

￥48,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

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

10.8 km from Mid-City

Edith

￥22,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.7 km from Mid-City

Paul

￥26,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

10. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.7 km from Mid-City

christopher

￥28,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

11. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

13.7 km from Mid-City

Alejandro

￥30,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

12. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

11 km from Mid-City

Chris

￥20,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.

13. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12 km from Mid-City

Suresh

￥25,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a chessboard.

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

13 km from Mid-City

Xuan

￥25,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Diane

￥17,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel breakfast area with a long counter displaying various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee station.

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Esmeralda

￥25,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

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

Old Town San Diego, 12.2 km from Mid-City

Djelma

￥21,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

18. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Carlos F

￥17,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

19. Sycuan Casino Resort

22.2 km from Mid-City

Alexza

￥16,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

20. Best Western Seven Seas

9.2 km from Mid-City

Ariel

￥15,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Where to stay in Mid-City

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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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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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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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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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