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San Diego hotels under $500 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 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 39 of the 64 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.

Embarcadero and Waterfront: the easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Gaslamp Quarter and East Village: choose it for baseball and late nights, not uninterrupted sleep. 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 $500 a night, Nov 13 to 15, 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 2026-11-13, check-out 2026-11-15, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Embarcadero & Waterfront; Gaslamp Quarter & East Village; 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 2026-11-13 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 (39 of 64 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Embarcadero & Waterfront: The easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Typical $311 a night. Subway: Walk 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.
  • 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. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld — 3-star, Wyndham

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

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

4. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina — 3-star, Best Western Plus

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

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

More hotels in the area (58)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 13 to 15, 2026
  1. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld, Mission Bay
    #1 of 6 · Mission Bay

    Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

    3-star · Wyndham

    $156a night · Nov 13 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 13 to 15, two adults: $312 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

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

    3-star · Best Western

    $162a night · Nov 13 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 13 to 15, two adults: $323 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 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

    $164a night · Nov 13 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 13 to 15, two adults: $329 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island
    #4 of 6 · Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

    Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

    3-star · Best Western Plus

    $170a night · Nov 13 to 15

    Relaxed marina walks, two heated pools and no resort fee. You accept some dated interiors; parking and breakfast cost extra.

    $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.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $340 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

    3-star · Days Inn

    $171a night · Nov 13 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 13 to 15, two adults: $342 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

    3-star · Comfort Inn

    $184a night · Nov 13 to 15

    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.

    Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $368 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

39 of 64 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 13 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 13 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 13 to 15

  4. 4. 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 Nov 13 to 15

  5. 5. 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 13 to 15

  6. 6. 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 13 to 15

  7. 7. 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 Nov 13 to 15

  8. 8. 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 13 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Comfort Inn Sea World Area · Old Town · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (11%)$186Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  2. 2. WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$69/night less than Expedia (27%)$191Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  3. 3. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG · Mission Valley · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (17%)$196Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  4. 4. Town and Country San Diego · Mission Valley · 4-star$197Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  5. 5. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area · Old Town · 3-star$82/night less than Expedia (29%)$202Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  6. 6. Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (6%)$202Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  7. 7. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (14%)$206Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  8. 8. PB Surf Beachside Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$228Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  9. 9. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (11%)$229Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  10. 10. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley · Mission Valley · 4-star$8/night less than Expedia (4%)$230Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  11. 11. The Dextro Hotel, BW Premier Collection · Little Italy · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (17%)$235Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  12. 12. Porto Vista Hotel Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (18%)$241Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  13. 13. Sheraton San Diego Resort · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (14%)$256Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  14. 14. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$256Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  15. 15. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection · Embarcadero · 4-star$260Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  16. 16. Pacific View Inn · Pacific Beach · 2-star$269Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  17. 17. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$271Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  18. 18. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)$275Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  19. 19. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$276Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  20. 20. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa · Mission Valley · 4-star$277Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  21. 21. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included · Mission Bay · 3-star$54/night less than Expedia (16%)$282Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  22. 22. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$136/night less than Expedia (28%)$285Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  23. 23. The Sofia Hotel · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$187/night less than Expedia (39%)$286Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  24. 24. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG · La Jolla · 2-star$287Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  25. 25. Wyndham San Diego Bayside · Embarcadero · 4-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)$287Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  26. 26. Humphreys Half Moon Inn · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$288Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  27. 27. The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Embarcadero · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (9%)$294Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  28. 28. Coronado Inn · Coronado · 2-star$295Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  29. 29. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (8%)$296Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  30. 30. The Shoal La Jolla Beach · La Jolla · 2-star$304Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  31. 31. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$304Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  32. 32. Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel · Mission Valley · 4-star$321Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  33. 33. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$327Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  34. 34. Coronado Beach Resort · Coronado · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$328Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  35. 35. Surfer Beach Hotel · Pacific Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (8%)$329Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  36. 36. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego · Embarcadero · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (18%)$331Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  37. 37. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$332Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  38. 38. The Wayfarer San Diego · Pacific Beach · 4-star$46/night less than Expedia (11%)$334Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  39. 39. Glorietta Bay Inn Coronado Island · Coronado · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$335Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  40. 40. La Jolla Shores Hotel · La Jolla · 3-star$99/night less than Expedia (22%)$343Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  41. 41. Inn By The Sea La Jolla · La Jolla · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (9%)$344Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  42. 42. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton · Embarcadero · 4-star$350Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  43. 43. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$38/night less than Expedia (17%)$350Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  44. 44. Paradise Point Resort & Spa · Mission Bay · 4-star$99/night less than Expedia (30%)$358Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  45. 45. Hotel Z · Gaslamp Quarter · 3-star$107/night less than Expedia (45%)$365Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  46. 46. San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$370Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  47. 47. Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island · Coronado · 2-star$378Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  48. 48. Hilton San Diego Bayfront · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$381Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  49. 49. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton · La Jolla · 4-star$383Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  50. 50. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown · Embarcadero · 4-star$391Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  51. 51. Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa · Coronado · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (21%)$409Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  52. 52. Kona Kai San Diego · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$415Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  53. 53. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$417Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  54. 54. The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego · Gaslamp Quarter · 5-star$435Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  55. 55. Ocean Park Inn · Pacific Beach · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (8%)$438Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  56. 56. InterContinental San Diego by IHG · Embarcadero · 4-star$441Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  57. 57. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · Embarcadero · 4-star$455Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
  58. 58. La Jolla Cove Suites · La Jolla · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (17%)$496Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
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