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Featured 3 Star Central San Diego Hotels

Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $134 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$134
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
Handlery Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $102 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$102
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
Best Western Seven Seas
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $111 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$111
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $152 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$152
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $107 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$107
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3 out of 5
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  • 28 min walk from San Diego Zoo
The price is $141 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$141
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3 out of 5
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  • 27 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $162 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$162
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $210 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$210
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $162 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$162
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3 out of 5
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  • 27 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $213 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$213
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $201 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$201
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $148 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$148
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
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3-Star Hotels in Central San Diego

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Central San Diego. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Central San Diego?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

Just Right Prices

The hotel amenities at a 3-star hotel near Central San Diego aren’t the only things you’ll find just right. You can score ridiculously good deals on 3-star hotels, where you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Filter hotels by:

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