What's it like in Mid-City?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's Mid-City neighbourhood. Are you looking for Mid-City travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Mid-City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is the highest ranked property in Mid-City. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego and Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU .

How many hotels will I find in Mid-City?

Expedia has 244 hotels and other accommodation options in Mid-City 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 Mid-City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Mid-City.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

Sights like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, San Diego Police Museum and Little Saigon can be part of your cultural tour of Mid-City. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Viejas Arena and San Diego State University Art Gallery are some other places worth a visit. Peterson Gymnasium, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Aztec Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid-City. Til-Two Club and The Tower Bar are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Diego.

How can I get around Mid-City and the greater San Diego area?

If you want to see more of the city, SDSU Transit Center Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Alvarado Station and Grantville Station.

The Best Hotels in Mid-City, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Mid-City hotels

A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Mid-City

Michelle

Rp2.199.615 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

2. Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU

Mid-City

Jon

Rp1.819.802 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A row of potted plants with red and purple flowers along a building's exterior wall.

3. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Mid-City

scott

Rp1.738.058 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

4. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.8 km from Mid-City

Jeffrey

Rp2.370.250 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6.9 km from Mid-City

Paul

Rp5.690.763 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and a modern building in the background.

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

10.8 km from Mid-City

Edith

Rp3.525.978 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12.1 km from Mid-City

Nicholas Ray

Rp2.680.036 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

8. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

9.7 km from Mid-City

Kathy

Rp3.377.100 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8.8 km from Mid-City

Jenelle

Rp2.817.238 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

10. Sycuan Casino Resort

22.2 km from Mid-City

Kimberly

Rp2.031.936 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a chess table, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

13 km from Mid-City

Evelin

Rp2.994.424 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

12.7 km from Mid-City

Nuwan

Rp2.119.529 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Patricia

Rp2.834.958 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

14. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

11 km from Mid-City

Thao

Rp2.373.728 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

15. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

12.6 km from Mid-City

Xochitl

Rp2.048.639 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

16. Kings Inn San Diego

10.1 km from Mid-City

james

Rp1.895.367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A poolside view with a lounge chair, a towel, a tray with a drink and a coconut, and a pool with palm trees in the background.

17. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay, 13.6 km from Mid-City

Mary

Rp5.732.655 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 12.2 km from Mid-City

Kristen

Rp2.994.424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.

19. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

15.4 km from Mid-City

Svenja

Rp3.572.958 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel breakfast area with a long counter displaying various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee station.

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

11.4 km from Mid-City

Antonia

Rp2.665.664 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Mid-City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,449 reviews	View
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 246 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn San Diego Near SDSU	2.0 star property	6.6 1,004 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,037 reviews	View
Del Mar Beach Hotel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,050 reviews	View

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