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Featured San Diego Historic Hotels
![Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27000/26922/11b85391_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11026/5c8e191a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/19b5c11a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919100/919096/ed62594a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14800/14745/32781143_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Courtyard by Marriott Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11116/w3996h2667x0y0-8d3675cf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Old Town Western Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548000/547983/70f8b971_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5800/5735/0111f146_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11900/11804/bb0553a3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Gaslamp Plaza Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16300/16266/ddc5f050_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327500/327441/5e638bdf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![E-Z 8 Motel Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15860000/15857700/15857616/b127fa82_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Historic Hotels in San Diego
If you’re looking for your San Diego getaway to go down in history as the best vacay ever, you’ve got some noteworthy options to consider when it comes to where to stay. You could book a legendary or even luxury historic hotel for your trip with opulent extras. You’re probably thinking you’ll have to spend monumental money for a stately historical spot, but you may want to keep a fainting couch nearby—you’ll be shocked by what you can get for less gold bullion than you expected. Or modern cash. Whatever’s on hand.
Historically Great Spots
If you’re looking to do some R & R at one of the top historic hotels in America and don’t want to blow a stack of Benjamins while you’re at it, you’re in luck—you can stay at some of the best historic hotels in San Diego by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, even if you’re historically short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star place at a 2-star price is no historic feat.
A Little Mystery in Your History
You can get way more than you bargained for when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal in San Diego instead of just booking any old hotel for your trip. Not only can you get a deal for the history books when you reserve a Hot Rate, you can filter hotels by what matters most to you for your last-minute San Diego getaway, including price, amenities, and reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Hotels
What is a historic hotel like in San Diego?
Looking to take in the legendary sights and sounds of the San Diego historic district? There’s no better way to truly immerse yourself than with a stay at one of San Diego’s historic inns and hotels. (And if you’re really lucky, that immersion includes a hot bath in a clawfoot tub.) Go ahead and save while you soak and book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal.
How much is a hotel room at a historic hotel?
You may think you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for a historic last-minute hotel. Or just let history repeat itself by settling for a cheap hotel when you get to San Diego, 206. But thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can score a fantastic historic hotel for way less cash, even at the last minute. You could be staying at the best historic hotels in San Diego for as low as $90. A win for the ages.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a traditional hotel?
Historic hotels are at least 50 years old and often feature sweeping architecture and ambience. Some of the most historic hotels of the world have even been designated as historic landmarks. Staying in one of these storied spots in San Diego is sure to give you an extra layer of interest for your vacay tales.
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San Diego Neighborhoods
- Downtown San Diego Hotels (0.07 mi)
- Pacific Beach Hotels (7.3 mi)
- Mission Beach Hotels (7.03 mi)
- Gaslamp Quarter Hotels (0.3 mi)
- Point Loma Hotels (5.09 mi)
- Ocean Beach Hotels (5.41 mi)
- Mission Valley Hotels (3.8 mi)
- Old Town San Diego Hotels (3.34 mi)
- Little Italy Hotels (0.81 mi)
- North Park Hotels (2.88 mi)
- Hillcrest Hotels (2.25 mi)
- Carmel Valley Hotels (16.02 mi)
- Clairemont Hotels (7.27 mi)
- Miramar Hotels (12.53 mi)
- Torrey Pines Hotels (13.01 mi)
- Bay Park Hotels (5.33 mi)
Top Points of Interests in San Diego
- Hotels near San Diego Zoo
- Hotels near Mission Bay
- Hotels near San Diego Convention Center
- Hotels near Mission Beach
- Hotels near Balboa Park
- Hotels near San Diego State University
- Hotels near Petco Park
- Hotels near Naval Base San Diego
- Hotels near Hotel Circle
- Hotels near Marine Corps Recruit Depot
- Hotels near University of San Diego
- Hotels near Naval Base Coronado
- Hotels near USS Midway Museum
- Hotels near B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
- Hotels near Port of San Diego
- Hotels near Mission Beach Boardwalk
- Hotels near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
- Hotels near Seaport Village
- Hotels near Old Town San Diego State Park
- Hotels near Snapdragon Stadium
Cities near San Diego
- Carlsbad Hotels (32.46 mi)
- La Jolla Hotels (10.31 mi)
- Oceanside Hotels (35.49 mi)
- Playas de Rosarito Hotels (35.62 mi)
- Rosarito Hotels (24.82 mi)
- Coronado Hotels (2.43 mi)
- Del Mar Hotels (17.74 mi)
- Chula Vista Hotels (6.88 mi)
- Encinitas Hotels (23.44 mi)
- Vista Hotels (33.77 mi)
- Escondido Hotels (28.19 mi)
- Coronado Island Hotels (2.44 mi)
- San Marcos Hotels (29.51 mi)
- El Cajon Hotels (12.76 mi)
- Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotels (22.15 mi)
- Solana Beach Hotels (20.06 mi)
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Top Booked Hotels in San Diego
- Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
- Best Western Seven Seas
- Wyndham San Diego Bayside
- Paradise Point Resort & Spa
- The Dana on Mission Bay
- Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
- San Diego Mission Bay Resort
- Bay Club Hotel & Marina
- Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
- Bahia Resort Hotel
- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
- Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
- Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
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