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San Diego hotels under $300 a night, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 28 of the 55 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Little Italy: the best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters. Old Town: a practical transit base with history outside the door. Mission Valley and Hotel Circle: useful with a car, forgettable on foot. Point Loma, Harbor Island and Shelter Island: marina views and slower evenings, with real transport compromises.

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San Diego hotels under $300 a night, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in San Diego under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-11, check-out 2026-11-15, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Little Italy; Old Town; Mission Valley & Hotel Circle; Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-15; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (28 of 55 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Little Italy: The best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Walk India Street and the waterfront.
  • Old Town: A practical transit base with history outside the door. Typical $214 a night. Subway: Blue/Green Trolley, COASTER and buses 8/9/30 at Old Town Transit Center.
  • Mission Valley & Hotel Circle: Useful with a car, forgettable on foot. Typical $162 a night. Subway: Bus 88 links Hotel Circle with Old Town and Fashion Valley’s Green Line.
  • Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island: Marina views and slower evenings, with real transport compromises. Typical $246 a night. Subway: Walk local waterfront paths.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World — 2-star, Howard Johnson

2. Kings Inn San Diego — 2-star, independent

3. Best Western Seven Seas — 3-star, Best Western

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle — 3-star, Days Inn

5. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld — 3-star, Wyndham

6. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area — 3-star, Best Western

More hotels in the area (49)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 11 to 15, 2026
  1. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World, Old Town
    #1 of 6 · Old Town

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

    2-star · Howard Johnson

    $119a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Free parking and nearby food for budget sightseeing by car. You accept dated rooms, uneven upkeep and noise between rooms.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $475 all in for 4 nights, of which $5 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Kings Inn San Diego, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #2 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Kings Inn San Diego

    2-star · Independent

    $125a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Clean retro rooms and friendly service cheaper than most here. You accept car-dependent setting, paid parking and a scheduled winter pool closure.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $500 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Best Western Seven Seas, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #3 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Best Western Seven Seas

    3-star · Best Western

    $132a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Free parking, pleasant grounds and a pool for cheaper driving-based stays. You accept dated rooms, occasional mustiness and sound transfer.

    $3/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $406 vs $412 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $529 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #4 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

    3-star · Days Inn

    $135a night · Nov 11 to 15

    A cheaper driving base with a heated pool and kitchenette options. You accept dated bathrooms, uneven upkeep and limited paid parking.

    $20/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $240 vs $281 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $538 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld, Mission Bay
    #5 of 6 · Mission Bay

    Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

    3-star · Wyndham

    $136a night · Nov 11 to 15

    A cheaper car-based base for SeaWorld trips and arena events. You accept traffic noise, uneven maintenance and occasional room odors.

    $12/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $312 vs $336 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $542 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #6 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

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

    3-star · Best Western

    $151a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Spacious family rooms and included hot breakfast for sightseeing by car. You accept freeway noise, thin walls and ongoing room updates.

    $62/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $338 vs $463 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $604 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

28 of 55 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Z · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$107/night less than Expedia (45%)

    Axel $259 vs $473 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  2. 2. The Sofia Hotel · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$187/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $573 vs $946 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  3. 3. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$85/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $340 vs $510 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area · Old Town · 3-star$82/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $404 vs $568 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  5. 5. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$136/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $685 vs $957 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  6. 6. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area · Mission Valley · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $338 vs $463 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  7. 7. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $605 vs $749 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

  8. 8. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $482 vs $586 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

49 more
  1. 1. Comfort Inn Sea World Area · Old Town · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$154Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  2. 2. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$85/night less than Expedia (33%)$160Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  3. 3. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa · Mission Valley · 4-star$161Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  4. 4. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG · Mission Valley · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (17%)$164Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  5. 5. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (14%)$171Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  6. 6. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley · Mission Valley · 4-star$8/night less than Expedia (4%)$175Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  7. 7. Ocean Villa Inn · Mission Bay · 2-star$177Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  8. 8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$181Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  9. 9. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (18%)$184Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  10. 10. The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection · Little Italy · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (17%)$186Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  11. 11. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area · Old Town · 3-star$82/night less than Expedia (29%)$187Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  12. 12. PB Surf Beachside Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$192Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  13. 13. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG · Mission Bay · 2-star$193Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  14. 14. Hotel Zindel · Little Italy · 2-star$193Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  15. 15. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (12%)$195Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  16. 16. Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (6%)$196Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  17. 17. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$203Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  18. 18. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection · Embarcadero · 4-star$208Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  19. 19. Old Town Inn · Old Town · 2-star$209Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  20. 20. Town and Country San Diego · Mission Valley · 4-star$209Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  21. 21. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Embarcadero · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (9%)$212Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  22. 22. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (11%)$220Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  23. 23. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$222Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  24. 24. The Sofia Hotel · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$187/night less than Expedia (39%)$225Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  25. 25. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG · La Jolla · 2-star$226Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  26. 26. Humphreys Half Moon Inn · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$228Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  27. 27. Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant · Old Town · 2-star$228Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  28. 28. Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach · Pacific Beach · 2-star$228Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  29. 29. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG · Old Town · 2-star$231Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  30. 30. Pacific View Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$234Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  31. 31. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$237Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  32. 32. Sheraton San Diego Resort · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$238Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  33. 33. Coronado Inn · Coronado · 2-star$239Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  34. 34. The Shoal La Jolla Beach · La Jolla · 2-star$243Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  35. 35. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 2-star$243Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  36. 36. Wyndham San Diego Bayside · Embarcadero · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)$248Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  37. 37. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included · Mission Bay · 3-star$54/night less than Expedia (16%)$251Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  38. 38. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$38/night less than Expedia (17%)$252Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  39. 39. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$260Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  40. 40. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$261Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  41. 41. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (8%)$262Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  42. 42. Surfer Beach Hotel · Pacific Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (8%)$268Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  43. 43. Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station · Point Loma, Harbor Island$283Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  44. 44. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$285Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  45. 45. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$136/night less than Expedia (28%)$288Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  46. 46. San Diego Mission Bay Resort · Mission Bay · 4-star$292Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  47. 47. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)$292Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  48. 48. The Wayfarer San Diego · Pacific Beach · 4-star$46/night less than Expedia (11%)$296Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  49. 49. Hotel Z · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$107/night less than Expedia (45%)$296Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
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