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San Diego hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday 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 44 of the 85 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 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. Gaslamp Quarter and East Village: choose it for baseball and late nights, not uninterrupted sleep. Embarcadero and Waterfront: the easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Old Town: a practical transit base with history outside the door.

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San Diego hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 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 $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Little Italy; Gaslamp Quarter & East Village; Embarcadero & Waterfront; Old Town. 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 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; 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 (44 of 85 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.
  • Gaslamp Quarter & East Village: Choose it for baseball and late nights, not uninterrupted sleep. Typical $325 a night. Subway: Walk to Petco Park and conventions.
  • Embarcadero & Waterfront: The easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Typical $311 a night. Subway: Walk 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor — 3-star, Comfort Inn

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

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

5. The Sofia Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Kings Inn San Diego, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #1 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Kings Inn San Diego

    2-star · Independent

    $112a night · Dec 11 to 13

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

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $224 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island
    #2 of 6 · Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

    Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

    3-star · Comfort Inn

    $116a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Included breakfast near marina restaurants and early fishing departures. You accept tight paid parking, street noise and uneven pool upkeep.

    $18/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $269 vs $306 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $233 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

    3-star · Days Inn

    $121a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World, Old Town
    #4 of 6 · Old Town

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

    2-star · Howard Johnson

    $122a night · Dec 11 to 13

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

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $245 all in for 2 nights, of which $2 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Sofia Hotel, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village
    #5 of 6 · Gaslamp Quarter & East Village

    The Sofia Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $130a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Historic downtown character cheaper than most here, with helpful staff. You accept compact rooms, limited views and a daily amenity fee. 15 minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 15 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    $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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $260 all in for 2 nights, of which $50 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #6 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $136a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious rooms, tropical grounds and a heated pool for driving trips. You accept dated bathrooms, uneven finishes and paid parking.

    $33/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $323 vs $389 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $273 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

44 of 85 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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. The Dana on Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $342 vs $486 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Paradise Point Resort & Spa · Mission Bay · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $453 vs $651 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. 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 Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. 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 Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$69/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $382 vs $520 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

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  1. 1. Best Western Seven Seas · Mission Valley · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$139Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (14%)$139Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (18%)$140Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach · Pacific Beach · 2-star$141Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. PB Surf Beachside Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$142Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$85/night less than Expedia (33%)$143Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 2-star$145Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hotel Zindel · Little Italy · 2-star$145Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$148Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Comfort Inn Sea World Area · Old Town · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$153Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Ocean Villa Inn · Mission Bay · 2-star$157Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld · Mission Bay · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (7%)$157Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area · Mission Valley · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (27%)$159Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection · Little Italy · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (17%)$160Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$38/night less than Expedia (17%)$161Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Sheraton San Diego Resort · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$169Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$175Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Wyndham San Diego Bayside · Embarcadero · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)$176Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Surfer Beach Hotel · Pacific Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (8%)$177Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley · Mission Valley · 4-star$8/night less than Expedia (4%)$178Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Old Town Inn · Old Town · 2-star$179Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Pacific View Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$179Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG · Mission Bay · 2-star$181Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (11%)$186Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Town and Country San Diego · Mission Valley · 4-star$191Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area · Old Town · 3-star$82/night less than Expedia (29%)$195Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$69/night less than Expedia (27%)$197Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$198Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection · Embarcadero · 4-star$205Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Coronado Inn · Coronado · 2-star$205Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$206Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. The Dana on Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (30%)$207Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$208Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (8%)$212Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG · Old Town · 2-star$216Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton · Embarcadero · 4-star$216Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (6%)$219Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$228Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island · Coronado · 2-star$235Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$235Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Humphreys Half Moon Inn · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$237Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant · Old Town · 2-star$239Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  43. 43. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG · La Jolla · 2-star$239Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  44. 44. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  45. 45. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa · Mission Valley · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  46. 46. The Shoal La Jolla Beach · La Jolla · 2-star$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  47. 47. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included · Mission Bay · 3-star$54/night less than Expedia (16%)$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  48. 48. Coronado Beach Resort · Coronado · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  49. 49. Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station · Point Loma, Harbor Island$244Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  50. 50. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina · Mission Bay · 4-star$199/night less than Expedia (25%)$251Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  51. 51. Hilton San Diego Bayfront · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$257Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  52. 52. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$258Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  53. 53. San Diego Mission Bay Resort · Mission Bay · 4-star$258Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  54. 54. Inn By The Sea La Jolla · La Jolla · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (9%)$260Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  55. 55. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$261Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  56. 56. The Wayfarer San Diego · Pacific Beach · 4-star$46/night less than Expedia (11%)$263Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  57. 57. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Embarcadero · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (9%)$269Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  58. 58. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$276Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  59. 59. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)$276Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  60. 60. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton · La Jolla · 4-star$289Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  61. 61. Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel · Mission Valley · 4-star$289Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  62. 62. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club · La Jolla · 4-star$62/night less than Expedia (17%)$291Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  63. 63. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · Embarcadero · 4-star$298Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  64. 64. Kona Kai San Diego · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$307Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  65. 65. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego · Embarcadero · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (18%)$310Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  66. 66. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego · Gaslamp Quarter · 5-star$320Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  67. 67. Glorietta Bay Inn Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  68. 68. Paradise Point Resort & Spa · Mission Bay · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (30%)$324Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  69. 69. La Jolla Shores Hotel · La Jolla · 3-star$99/night less than Expedia (22%)$328Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  70. 70. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown · Embarcadero · 4-star$330Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  71. 71. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$136/night less than Expedia (28%)$342Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  72. 72. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$354Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  73. 73. InterContinental San Diego by IHG · Embarcadero · 4-star$358Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  74. 74. Hotel Z · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$107/night less than Expedia (45%)$365Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  75. 75. La Jolla Cove Suites · La Jolla · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (17%)$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  76. 76. Ocean Park Inn · Pacific Beach · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (8%)$389Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  77. 77. Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa · Coronado · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (21%)$415Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  78. 78. Pacific Terrace Hotel · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (11%)$446Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  79. 79. Tower23 Hotel · Pacific Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (15%)$484Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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