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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,885 reviews)
"It was a nice, quiet area. Perfect for a lowkey getaway"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Handlery Hotel
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,775 reviews)
"Great hotel with lots going on."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
  • 24 min walk from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,727 reviews)
"Done"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

4 out of 5
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,760 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Incredible staff, very clean property and wonderful family property. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 6 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,569 reviews)
"Amazing Property and Experience"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,834 reviews)
"Hotel was conveniently located clean area and great size room, hated I had to pay for parking but overall great"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection

The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
  • 19 min walk from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised how nice this hotel was. Especially because it is a Best Western. Best Western didn’t always have the best reputation. But this hotel was very clean, modern, spacious. I loved it. I would most definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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
  • 34 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,294 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,736 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego

4 out of 5
1646 Front St, San Diego, CA
  • 19 min walk from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice property but didn’t like paying for parking. I’m already paying for the room and the parking was really tight."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

The Little Italy Hotel Downtown San Diego
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

2.5 out of 5
2151 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,122 reviews)
Great except you have to pay for parking.
"It was a beautiful room. The only thing I didn’t like was to pay for parking. It is next to a vacant lot that made me a little nervous and on top of that I had to pay for parking. Nah!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

4 out of 5
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,595 reviews)
"convenient location"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
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Book Cheap Last-Minute Hotels in San Diego

America’s Finest City isn’t all sunny days, surfer bros, Pacific Ocean breezes, and Anchorman quotes. (There are the killer burritos, too—but we’ll get to that later.)

When you grab a last-minute hotel deal in San Diego and get to town, sure, do the SD basics: take part in a beer-and-walk around the San Diego Zoo, catch a foul ball at a Padre’s game, get touristy with a marg in Old Town, and see the sea lions get their bark on at La Jolla Cove. But after you’ve covered all of those bases, it’s time to really get into what this Southern California utopia has to offer.

Get Down in Downtown (or the Beach)

If you want to get seen on the scene, Gaslamp is where you’ll be clubbin’. But if you need some toes-in-the-sand action, you’ll find beaches from the high-end La Jolla and Del Mar, down to the laidback and eclectic Ocean Beach. And you’ll discover cool neighborhood vibes and street art in Barrio Logan and North Park.

California Dreamin’ (of Burritos): If you visit San Diego and don’t try a California burrito, you are truly doing yourself a disservice, as the West Coast considers this portable meal the best thing you can wrap in a flour tortilla. What makes this SD staple so magical? It’s filled with not just juicy carne asada and shredded cheese—this burrito boasts loads French fries instead of rice and beans. Potat-oh, yes, they did. Try one for yourself at locally loved Mike’s Taco Club or Lolita’s.

Craft Beer O’Clock: After you’ve made your rounds at the iconic local breweries like Modern Times and have hit up what locals lovingly call “Beeramar” in Miramar—home to big names like Ballast Point and AleSmith—it’s time to dive a little deeper into the keg. San Diego is brimming with craft beer bars like world-famous Hamiltons Tavern in South Park or Blind Lady in Normal Heights, the perfect spots to try regional brews in trendy San Diego neighborhoods.

Park It at Balboa: If you’re posted up at one of the hotels near San Diego Airport or especially the hotels near San Diego Zoo, stopping by Balboa Park is a must-do activity while you’re in town. This massive greenspace is not only chock-full of decades-old towering trees and flowering gardens, it’s also where you can peruse 17 varying museums.

Show Your Peach at Black’s Beach: Just slightly off the beaten path of nearby Torrey Pines hiking trails, you’ll find the “clothing optional” Black’s Beach. It’s definitely more secluded (for a reason) than the other super-popular sandy spots in the area, so crowds won’t be an issue. No matter what you choose to wear on your visit, expect views of glorious cliffs, maybe a bit of fog, and surfers aplenty. And fully flesh out your coastal experience with last-minute hotel deals at San Diego beach areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego

Where should I stay when visiting San Diego?

One of the best things about visiting San Diego is there are more great places to stay than tasty taco shops—or at least close. If you’re looking for last-minute hotel deals in San Diego, don’t forget to check out some of the spots that will give you easy access to get around town, including hotels near San Diego Zoo like the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, or get really into the spirit of downtown at San Diego Gaslamp hotels like the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown.

How much is a hotel in San Diego for this weekend?

There’s still time to save a ton of scratch with last-minute hotel deals in downtown San Diego. If you’re looking for hotel deals in San Diego this weekend and you think the clock has struck midnight on that plan—don’t worry. Thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can book even at the last minute and still take it easy on your wallet.

Is San Diego a walkable city?

Taking walks in San Diego can literally be a walk in the park. From Balboa Park to Gaslamp and the beaches, there are plenty of opportunities to see SD on foot. Need a little more guidance? Jump into some San Diego walking tours and see the sights of this fine city.

Is it safe to travel to San Diego during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis?

With recent closures and reopenings, you may be wondering is it safe to travel to San Diego right now. When you book a last-minute trip to San Diego, make sure to check the most up-to-date information on safety measures, closures, and guidance on traveling during Coronavirus.