Cheap Hotels in San Diego, California

Cheap Hotels in San Diego, California
One of the best reasons to visit San Diego is that it offers a variety of attractions and activities, many of them very affordable or completely free. Travelers on a budget can enjoy a number of outdoor activities such as sunbathing on the beach or biking at Mission Trails National Park. After a day of exploring Southern California, visitors can stay in one of the local budget hotels.

America's Best Value at Mission Bay

Visitors to San Diego looking to spend time at the water will want to consider a stay near Mission Bay. America's Best Value is one way to stay in the area without spending a lot of money; double room rates are well below the average for the city. Hotel amenities include a complimentary deluxe breakfast, wireless Internet access, and a heated indoor pool. The hotel also sells discount tickets to local attractions, including SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo.

America's Best Value at Mission Bay
4545 Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 483-4222
innatmissionbay.com

Point Loma Inn and Suites

Point Loma is a quaint neighborhood located near Ocean Beach with easy access to many local attractions. Point Loma Inn and Suites is an affordable option for visitors interested in staying in the area. The hotel offers both guest rooms and two-room suites, and all rooms include television with HBO, a refrigerator and free wireless Internet access. There is a 24-hour lobby where employees are able to help guests plan excursions in San Diego.

Point Loma Inn and Suites
2933 Fenelon St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 222-4704
pointlomainnsd.com

La Pensione Hotel

Established in 1991, La Pensione is located in San Diego's Little Italy district. The hotel has been voted as the best budget hotel in San Diego by both Frommer's and Foder's travel guides. Home to 75 guest rooms, La Pensione also offers two restaurants on site and underground parking. Every room is equipped with a television, data port and private bath.

La Pensione Hotel
606 W. Date St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-8000
lapensionehotel.com

Ramada Inn Qualcomm Stadium

Ramada Inn Qualcomm Stadium is centrally located in San Diego. In addition to offering reasonably priced rooms, the hotel also offers SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo packages that couple two nights' accommodation with two tickets to the theme parks. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub. Guest rooms and suites are outfitted in a sleek decor and have TVs and Internet access.

Ramada Inn Qualcomm Stadium
5550 Kearny Mesa Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0800
ramadasandiego.com

Article Written By Lara Webster

Lara Webster has been writing professionally since 2009. Her work has been featured on The iPhone App Review and several travel-related websites. Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in mass communication and media studies, both from San Diego State University.

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