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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Westgate Hotel	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,042 reviews	View
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,021 reviews	View
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego	5.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View

Where to stay in Civic Core

Find the best Civic Core areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Civic Core

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Civic Core Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing all around. Bar cart was next level "

Best Western Seven Seas

2/10 Terrible

"This place was a mess. I asked for a bottom floor because I have a bad hip. The girl said there were none available and that it wasn't a big deal because there were only like 12 steps. Apparently, she has no idea how hard that is. Then the keys didn't work. 3 more trips up and down the stairs. Then they wanted us to wait around for maintenance, but I said no because I didn't want to have problems with my door the entire trip. After that, they moved us to another 2nd-floor room, more steps and more pain. The room was not very clean the towels were dirty. The fridge didn't work, and there was a gross towel in it. We could hear every sound the people next to us made. Our feet were black after walking on the carpet. Not worth what we paid to stay here."

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay the Bahia. The location is great —5 minutes to SeaWorld and a 15 minute walk to Mission Beach and Belmont Park so we didn’t have to worry about finding a parking space on a busy weekend. Brunch at the Dockside was delicious, the staff were incredibly friendly. I appreciated the room upgrade without even asking. It was a pleasant surprise! They were also accommodating to my request for late checkout. I would definitely stay again! Thank you!"

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The major amenity is/was the ocean. Unfortunately, it was contaminated by sewage from Tijuana Mexico. With the inability to even wade, much less have skin touch the wet beach, this amenity's value was reduced substantially. NO MENTION OF THIS FROM THE HOTE (EITHER IN ADVANCE NOR AT THE CHECK IN), DESPITE THIS APPARENTLY BEING A FREQUENT PROBLEM. NO OFFER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE extraordinarily room rates, either. VISITORS: BEWARE!!!! PAYING NEARLY $1,000 PER ROOM PER NIGHT WITHOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THE BEACH!!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Civic Core like?

Civic Core is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. Are you looking for Civic Core travel tips? Make sure that you visit San Diego Civic Theatre and San Diego Opera while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Civic Core?

Based on our traveller data, The Sofia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Civic Core. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from San Diego Convention Center, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego and Westgate Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Civic Core area?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options in Civic Core 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 Civic Core, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Civic Core.

What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?

Attractions such as San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego Opera and Copley Symphony Hall highlight San Diego's cultural scene. House of Blues San Diego and Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Petco Park, San Diego Zoo and Hotel del Coronado. While you're out sightseeing in San Diego, make sure that you visit other sights such as Hotel Circle or Port of San Diego.

How can I get around Civic Core and the greater San Diego area?

If you want to see more of the city, 5th Avenue Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Civic Center Station and Civic Center Station.

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Westgate Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

The Sofia Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Penthouse High-rise Ocean City Views

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

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Where to stay in Civic Core

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Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

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Mission Bay

Top Civic Core Hotel Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club

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