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Featured City Center Hotels

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,749 reviews)
Great room. Affordable.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2 out of 5
6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA
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Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,684 reviews)
Room clean. Tub bottom slipping hazard. TV remote gimpy. Scott, front desk person Tuesday evening, came over to room and was very helpful dealing with it.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

3 out of 5
5835 Owens Avenue Carlsbad CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Staff were great!

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

3 out of 5
1901 WRIGHT PLACE Carlsbad CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The staff was nice, the hotel was clean and the amenities were great!

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2000 Faraday Ave Carlsbad CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Outstanding room layout. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

3.5 out of 5
5010 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,062 reviews)
GREAT PLACE FOR SHORT TERM STAY
I was given a great room as it was away from any noise. Also it's great to have a full kitchen!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,170 reviews)
Quiet and clean room! Comfortable bed! Friendly staff at check-in! It was wonderful!

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,766 reviews)
Easy check-in and great location for my business. Breakfast was solid and included - always a plus when you're travelling!

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,867 reviews)
Nothing in particular

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

4 out of 5
11154 Highway 76 Pala CA
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Stay at this hotel in Pala. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,184 reviews)
Room available earlier than check in. Very clean.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

3 out of 5
9880 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
First time here but will come back

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
Fully refundable
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,532 reviews)
We loved this hotel and will definitely be back. The service was great & the room was so functional and so nice. It was like being at an apartment. Private, quiet, and very spacious and clean.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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Hotels in City Center

Carlsbad is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on City Center. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that City Center has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of City Center hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Carlsbad so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the City Center underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the City Center city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of City Center cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in City Center at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $64
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the City Center hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.