The Best Hotels in University Heights, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in University Heights

Find the best University Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable"

Bahia Resort Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall this hotel is pretty great for the family. Stayed with our 3 kids, (3,9 and 10mths). They offered a lot of kid friendly engaging activities which our 9 yr old loved. They have a shallow end that’s 2 1/2 ft deep, perfect for our 3yr old to stay in the pool all day! The staff was really friendly and very helpful around the pool area. Front desk staff was kind, maybe a little short staffed but over all everyone was still as helpful as they could be. The room was a generous size and easily accommodated all of us. I wish I had a pack n play for the baby as it was a bit tough to allow her to move about. The floors of the room were not the cleanest. I did clean them myself to get most of the dirt up but that’s to be expected by the beach. We dined at Bianchi and the pizza was really good! We had a really great experience there. We also dined at Dockside which was ok, they brought the food for the kids on time but our our plates never came after over an hour of waiting, we ended up cancelling our order and picking up a pizza at Bianchis, which of course, was great again. The server was really great about everything and ended up taking care of our kids meals. Over all we would 100% come back and maybe pick a room more beach front this time! 💕"

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

8/10 Good

"On the 2nd day of my stay I needed to have my mattress adjusted because as I stated to the front desk I kept on slanting downwards on the bed i figured it out let the person that came to check know that they had a KING size mattress on a queen size bed frame so there was a 4-5 inch overhang. The man that came also acknowledged the problem and said he would let front desk know that they had the wrong mattress on the bed frame. On Saturday I also let them know that the air conditioner was making a lot of noise front desk said they would send someone over but as far as I know no one came and Also on Saturday I did go out and come back around 2 thinking that my room would be tidied up but it wasn’t so I just told the maid that was cleaning in the next room she didn’t have to do my room since I thought 2 pm was kinda late. I’m very pleased with your staff-from the day I checked in and checked out whoever was working (day n night shift) were really awesome and people friendly."

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

8/10 Good

"We stayed in the 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Marina View Corner Room and overall had a great time. The room was clean, spacious, and the king bed was one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in (10/10). The sofa bed... well, it's a sofa bed. My kids gave it a 4/10, but they managed. A couple of small complaints: the coffee maker is single-serve and the coffee provided wasn't great. The biggest disappointment was the refrigerator. It actually says it's not meant for perishables or medications, and after leaving strawberries in it overnight, I understand why—they were almost spoiled by morning. Not sure what its meant for?? Parking is pricey at $65 valet or $44 self-parking, and self-parking is a bit of a walk. If you're flying in, I'd honestly skip the rental car and just Uber everywhere. Bell service was also a little backed up, so I ended up grabbing my own luggage. Now for the best part... the water park is amazing! Easily 10/10. The wave pool has a giant TV, so we watched the World Cup while relaxing in our cabana. The lazy river, slides, and pools kept the kids entertained for hours. There are several restaurants throughout the resort, and the sports bar with the massive TV was a favorite. Yes, it's an expensive weekend and it's not all-inclusive, but seeing how much fun my kids had made it worth every penny. We'd definitely come back."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in University Heights?

Travellers to San Diego's University Heights neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for University Heights travel tips? Make sure that you visit San Diego Black Ensemble Theater and J.A. Cooley Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in University Heights?

Based on our traveller data, Lafayette Hotel & Club is one of the top choices for your stay in University Heights. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the University Heights area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 74 University Heights hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Heights, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in University Heights.

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

University Heights's sights and attractions like J.A. Cooley Museum, Diversionary Theatre and San Diego Black Ensemble Theater offer insight into the local culture. While you're out sightseeing in San Diego, make sure that you visit other sights such as San Diego Zoo or Hotel Circle.

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Our top choices for University Heights hotels

1. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2. Best Western Seven Seas

3. Town and Country San Diego

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

5. Kings Inn San Diego

6. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

9. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

10. Handlery Hotel

11. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

12. Sheraton San Diego Resort

13. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

14. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

15. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

17. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

18. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

19. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

20. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Where to stay in University Heights

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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