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      3-Star Hotels in San Diego

      119 mid-range hotels in San Diego from $120. Check rates now for Mission Bay, Shelter Island, and downtown stays with free WiFi and pools.

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      Humphreys Half Moon InnHotel
      8.7
      Great1770 total reviews
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      3.8 mi from City Center123 yd from Humphreys Backstage Live
      Boasting an unique location in the shopping Point Loma district, the comfortable 3-star Humphreys Half Moon Inn San Diego offers a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 148 /nightSelect
      Marriott Vacation Club, San DiegoHotel
      9.1
      Perfect542 total reviews
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      1059 yd from City Center1377 yd from Petco Park
      A Jacuzzi and an indoor pool can be enjoyed on-site, while the 3-star Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego boasts convenient setting within walking distance from a freeway.
      FromUS$ 67 /nightSelect
      Bahia Resort HotelHotel
      8.2
      Great1253 total reviews
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      6.0 mi from City Center521 yd from Belmont Park
      Set in a beach area, the modern Bahia Resort San Diego features an outdoor swimming pool and 204 rooms with bay views.
      FromUS$ 95 /nightSelect
      The Dana On Mission BayHotel
      8.4
      Great1504 total reviews
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      5.3 mi from City Center1182 yd from SeaWorld San Diego
      The Dana On Mission Bay is placed approximately 1.2 miles from SeaWorld San Diego and has an outdoor pool along with a lounge bar.
      FromUS$ 99 /nightSelect
      Wyndham San Diego BaysideHotel
      8.1
      Great3320 total reviews
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      1735 yd from City Center1263 yd from Seaport Village
      Located within 650 feet of Maritime Museum of San Diego, the perfect 3-star Wyndham San Diego Bayside features 600 rooms with views of the city.
      FromUS$ 124 /nightSelect
      San Diego Marriott La JollaHotel
      7.6
      Very good367 total reviews
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      10.6 mi from City Center
      The Marriott La Jolla San Diego is settled in the La Jolla district, approximately 2 miles from Salk Institute, and includes a cocktail bar.
      FromUS$ 145 /nightSelect
      La Jolla Shores HotelHotel
      7.9
      Very good70 total reviews
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      10.5 mi from City Center1556 yd from La Jolla Cove
      At the Shores La Jolla, located in the La Jolla district, guests can relax at the lounge bar.
      FromUS$ 289 /nightSelect
      Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor IslandHotel
      8.3
      Great1079 total reviews
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      2.9 mi from City Center896 yd from Travelers Aid Society
      Featuring an outdoor swimming pool together with sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke free Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island San Diego is located approximately 5 minutes by foot from Harbor Island Park and about 25 minutes by foot from Sports Arena Square Shopping Center.
      FromUS$ 152 /nightSelect
      Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & MarinaHotel
      8.4
      Great2166 total reviews
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      4.1 mi from City Center155 yd from Shelter Island Yacht Basin
      Set within 3.2 miles of USS Midway Museum, the welcoming Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina lies in the Point Loma district.
      FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
      Kings InnHotel
      8.3
      Great2562 total reviews
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      2.4 mi from City Center1392 yd from Hillcrest San Diego
      Located in the entertainment Mission Valley district within 1.6 miles of Modern Times Brewery, the comfortable 3-star Kings Inn has 111 rooms and a swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 87 /nightSelect
      Embassy Suites By Hilton San Diego Bay DowntownHotel
      8.3
      Great753 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center346 yd from Seaport Village
      The classic 4-star Embassy Suites By Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown San Diego has an indoor swimming pool and lies about a 10-minute walk from USS Midway Museum which is worth visiting.
      FromUS$ 228 /nightSelect
      Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Del MarHotel
      8.1
      Great1550 total reviews
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      15.1 mi from City Center497 yd from Carmel del Mar Park
      Boasting an outdoor pool, the first-class Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Del Mar San Diego is set in a shopping area relatively near Carmel Valley.
      FromUS$ 160 /nightSelect
      San Diego Marriott Mission ValleyHotel
      8.2
      Great391 total reviews
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      3.5 mi from City Center673 yd from Keller Graduate School of Mgmt
      Boasting setting in the Mission Valley district, about 3.8 miles from San Diego Air & Space Museum, the 3-star smoke free Marriott Mission Valley provides a swimming pool together with sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 176 /nightSelect
      Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel CircleHotel
      6.4
      Nice836 total reviews
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      2.4 mi from City Center1435 yd from Hillcrest San Diego
      Boasting a prime location in the Mission Valley district of San Diego very close to a highway, the welcoming 4-star Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle San Diego features fitness classes, spa therapy and barbeque grills on site.
      FromUS$ 126 /nightSelect
      Sheraton La JollaHotel
      8.4
      Great653 total reviews
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      On your day off, you can stay at the Sheraton in a tourist area and enjoy fitness classes, live entertainment and spa therapy or savor American specialties.
      FromUS$ 138 /nightSelect
      La Jolla Cove SuitesHotel
      6.8
      Nice1009 total reviews
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      10.8 mi from City Center220 yd from La Jolla Cove
      Including a solarium, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke-free Cove Suites La Jolla offers heated swimming pool and boasts a location in the La Jolla district of La Jolla 7 minutes by foot from Children's Pool.
      FromUS$ 134 /nightSelect
      Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old TownHotel
      7.8
      Very good1884 total reviews
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      2.7 mi from City Center391 yd from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
      The 3-star smoke-free Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town San Diego features views of the courtyard and a swimming pool, boasting a central location just a short stroll from a trolley bus stop.
      FromUS$ 114 /nightSelect
      Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel CircleHotel
      8.0
      Great3315 total reviews
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      2.3 mi from City Center1019 yd from Fashion Valley Mall
      Set very close to an expressway in the Mission Valley district, the welcoming Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle offers the outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
      Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy (Adults Only)Hotel
      7.1
      Very good1734 total reviews
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      986 yd from City Center1.1 mi from Seaport Village
      Set around a 25-minute stroll from The Unconditional Surrender, the attractive Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy San Diego lies in the Downtown San Diego district.
      FromUS$ 127 /nightSelect
      Moxy San Diego Gaslamp QuarterHotel
      8.2
      Great638 total reviews
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      1620 yd from City Center839 yd from Petco Park
      0.5 miles from the 2.7-acre Park at the Park, the Moxy San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities along with a lounge bar.
      FromUS$ 214 /nightSelect
      Capri By The Sea By All Seasons Resort LodgingResort
      5.9
      Needs improvement85 total reviews
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      7.7 mi from City Center320 yd from Palisades Park
      Featuring spa therapy, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, the residential Capri By The Sea By All Seasons in San Diego is perfectly located 3.1 miles from SeaWorld San Diego.
      FromUS$ 554 /nightSelect
      Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Downtown/BaysideHotel
      8.0
      Great1011 total reviews
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      1345 yd from City Center1.2 mi from Seaport Village
      Set about a 25-minute walk from Botanical Building, the 4-star smoke free Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside features a year-round outdoor swimming pool and a continental breakfast.
      FromUS$ 229 /nightSelect
      Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World AreaHotel
      8.4
      Great994 total reviews
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      3.1 mi from City Center407 yd from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
      Approximately a 25-minute walk from Midway Towne Center Shopping Center, the 3-star family-friendly Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/Sea World Area offers an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 41 /nightSelect
      Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Downtown/BayfrontHotel
      8.9
      Great759 total reviews
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      1.1 mi from City Center942 yd from Seaport Village
      Approximately 9 minutes' walk from USS Midway Museum and 1.5 miles from San Diego Zoo, the 3-star Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront features a year-round outdoor pool along with a rooftop bar.
      FromUS$ 260 /nightSelect
      Hilton San Diego/Del MarResort
      8.4
      Great390 total reviews
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      18.2 mi from City Center
      The business Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Del Mar is situated near the shopping district of Del Mar a 5-minute drive from Powerhouse Park.
      FromUS$ 168 /nightSelect
      Bay Club Hotel And MarinaHotel
      8.9
      Great884 total reviews
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      3.9 mi from City Center109 yd from Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
      Situated around 2.9 miles from Seaport Village, the Bay Club Hotel And Marina San Diego offers a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool plus a pool bar.
      FromUS$ 170 /nightSelect
      Hyatt House San Diego Sorrento MesaHotel
      8.7
      Great366 total reviews
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      12.1 mi from City Center394 yd from Meridian Fine Arts
      Located approximately 15 minutes' drive from Torrey Pines Golf Course, the comfortable Hyatt House San Diego Sorrento Mesa entices guests with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 234 /nightSelect
      Courtyard By Marriott San Diego CentralHotel
      8.6
      Great471 total reviews
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      6.9 mi from City Center825 yd from Occupational Training Svc
      Set in the business Kearny Mesa district, the lovely 3-star Courtyard boasts the outdoor swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool on-site.
      FromUS$ 172 /nightSelect
      Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel CircleHotel
      7.9
      Very good5205 total reviews
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      2.3 mi from City Center929 yd from Fashion Valley Mall
      The 3-star Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle San Diego is positioned 10 minutes by car from Whaley House Museum in the Mission Valley district of San Diego and offers contemporary rooms plus a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 76 /nightSelect
      Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaworldHotel
      7.1
      Very good2472 total reviews
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      3.8 mi from City Center1639 yd from SeaWorld San Diego
      The 3-star smoke-free Wyndham Garden San Diego disposes a swimming pool and is set at a moderate distance from Mission Bay.
      FromUS$ 80 /nightSelect
      Four Points By Sheraton San DiegoHotel
      8.0
      Great321 total reviews
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      5.8 mi from City Center280 yd from Maric College
      Offering a central location in the Kearny Mesa district, the classic Four Points By Sheraton San Diego welcomes guests with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 105 /nightSelect
      Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty StationHotel
      8.8
      Great351 total reviews
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      3.3 mi from City Center296 yd from National University
      Placed 0.5 miles from San Diego International airport, the family-friendly Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty features a store and a restaurant as well as bicycles for rent.
      FromUS$ 186 /nightSelect
      Courtyard San Diego Old TownHotel
      8.5
      Great669 total reviews
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      2.6 mi from City Center635 yd from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
      The 3-star Courtyard San Diego Old Town is settled in the Old Town district, a 10-minute walk from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and includes a lounge bar.
      FromUS$ 87 /nightSelect
      Best Western Seven SeasHotel
      7.4
      Very good2354 total reviews
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      2.3 mi from City Center894 yd from Fashion Valley Mall
      A Jacuzzi, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool are available, while the contemporary Best Western Seven Seas boasts a central location in the Mission Valley district.
      FromUS$ 79 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn San Diego Mission ValleyHotel
      8.0
      Great1113 total reviews
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      2.5 mi from City Center1623 yd from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
      Located in the shopping Mission Valley district, the 3-star Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley San Diego features fitness classes and spa therapy.
      FromUS$ 89 /nightSelect
      Inn By The Sea, La JollaHotel
      8.7
      Great1983 total reviews
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      10.6 mi from City Center703 yd from La Jolla Cove
      Set 5 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and in the La Jolla district, the charming Inn By The Sea, La Jolla has 130 rooms.
      FromUS$ 135 /nightSelect
      Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty StationHotel
      9.3
      Perfect501 total reviews
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      3.3 mi from City Center384 yd from ASW Base San Diego
      Nestled 1.6 miles from Cleator Community Park, the family Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty San Diego offers 150 rooms along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 175 /nightSelect
      Ocean Park InnHotel
      8.9
      Great1787 total reviews
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      7.3 mi from City Center237 yd from Crystal Pier San Diego
      Overlooking California Coast in the old part of the city, the 3-star boutique Ocean Park Inn offers easy access to spa therapy, entertainment activities and various recreational opportunities.
      FromUS$ 478 /nightSelect
      Residence Inn San Diego La JollaHotel
      8.2
      Great421 total reviews
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      10.9 mi from City Center
      Located in the La Jolla district within 1.4 miles of Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the 3-star residential Residence Inn San Diego offers fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
      FromUS$ 189 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn San Diego DowntownHotel
      7.8
      Very good2161 total reviews
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      1443 yd from City Center1489 yd from Seaport Village
      Offering an outdoor pool, the 3-star Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown has a convenient setting based in the center of San Diego.
      FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
      Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/StadiumHotel
      7.7
      Very good546 total reviews
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      6.4 mi from City Center65 yd from Travel University Intl
      Travelers will enjoy an outdoor heated swimming pool available in the 3-star Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium, centrally located in the Kearny Mesa district, near a highway.
      FromUS$ 182 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny MesaHotel
      8.6
      Great607 total reviews
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      7.4 mi from City Center75 yd from AL Bahr Shrine Ctr
      Featuring a buffet breakfast and a gym, the 3-star Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa is located around 3.5 miles from SDCCU Stadium.
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Springhill Suites By Marriott San Diego Mission ValleyHotel
      8.7
      Great784 total reviews
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      3.3 mi from City Center393 yd from Azusa Pacific University
      Boasting a comfortable location in the Mission Valley district, the Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley features fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
      FromUS$ 119 /nightSelect
      Inn At The ParkResort
      7.4
      Very good169 total reviews
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      1363 yd from City Center978 yd from San Diego Zoo
      About 24 miles from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and overlooking Balboa Park, the 3-star family Inn At The Park features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
      FromUS$ 160 /nightSelect
      Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp QuarterHotel
      8.3
      Great830 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center309 yd from Petco Park
      Located in the center of San Diego, the 3-star Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter offers a rooftop pool and a lounge bar.
      FromUS$ 247 /nightSelect
      Best Western Plus Bayside InnHotel
      8.7
      Great1682 total reviews
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      1313 yd from City Center1343 yd from Seaport Village
      Set within 0.8 miles of USS Midway Museum, the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn San Diego features the outdoor swimming pool and a buffet breakfast.
      FromUS$ 153 /nightSelect
      Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/ZooHotel
      7.9
      Very good382 total reviews
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      2.4 mi from City Center1000 yd from Fashion Valley Mall
      Set within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo, the smoke-free Homewood Suites By Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo lies in the Mission Valley district.
      FromUS$ 227 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty StationHotel
      8.7
      Great973 total reviews
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      3.0 mi from City Center673 yd from Global Leaders University
      The 3-star modern Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty, around 2.1 miles from Old Town, has access to the central beach and also features fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
      FromUS$ 159 /nightSelect
      Sonesta Es Suites San Diego - Sorrento MesaHotel
      8.5
      Great295 total reviews
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      12.4 mi from City Center288 yd from Plaza Sorrento Shopping Center
      Featuring 131 rooms, fitness classes and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star smoke-free Sonesta Es Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa is 4.3 miles from Salk Institute in San Diego.
      FromUS$ 130 /nightSelect
      The Inn At Sunset CliffsHotel
      8.5
      Great309 total reviews
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      5.6 mi from City Center1125 yd from Thursday Club
      Located within 0.2 miles of Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and a 5-minute drive from Point Loma Park, the Inn At Sunset Cliffs features the outdoor swimming pool and 19 rooms.
      FromUS$ 375 /nightSelect
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      Districts

      San Diego's three-star hotels offer a practical balance between cost and quality, with rates typically starting around $120 per night. Districts like Mission Bay, Shelter Island, and downtown provide easy access to the airport, SeaWorld, and the Gaslamp Quarter. Most properties include free WiFi, outdoor pools, and on-site dining. The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina sits on Shelter Island with a private marina and bay-side pools, while the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island offers a free airport shuttle and harbor views-both ideal for business travelers or families on a budget.

      For guests who prefer a waterfront setting, Humphreys Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island features a concert venue and boat rentals. The Kings Inn in Mission Valley offers a 1960s aesthetic with a waffle restaurant and easy freeway access, and the Bahia Resort Hotel overlooks Mission Bay with a private beach area. Those wanting to stay near downtown can book the Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego, adjacent to Symphony Hall and a short walk from Balboa Park. These properties deliver reliable amenities without the premium price tag, making them a smart choice for cost-conscious visitors.