Carlsbad Hotel Guide. Hotels in City Center, Carlsbad, United States of America

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Our top choices for City Center hotels

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
2.5 star property
City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice and close to Legoland "
United States
Perla
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad
Exterior
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
City Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1764)
"Very kind staff, comfortable room, and an amazing heated pool! It was an amazing place to stay :) "
United States
Haley
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Outdoor pool
West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites

West Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1087)
"Great place!"
United States
Adam
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
West Inn & Suites
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1693)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Cierra
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean, great overall stay. "
United States
Charlsie
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"The staff was nice, the hotel was clean and the amenities were great!"
United States
Deanna
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
BBQ/picnic Area
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Breakfast is great and the kitchen staff are so nice and helpful. "
United States
Frederick
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort

Pala Casino Spa And Resort
4.0 star property
31.9 km from City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4234)
"The staff was very courteous and the room i stayed in was very clean."
United States
Miguel
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
Terrace/patio
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
22.4 km from City Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1916)
"Excellent location"
United States
Paolo
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Exterior
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach, 3.9 km from City Center
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1810)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Courtyard
Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
2.5 star property
7.1 km from City Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Love this place!"
United States
BILL
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Leucadia Beach Inn
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
17.4 km from City Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1550)
"Great place to stay, a lot of activities to do as well "
United States
Ana
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch, 2.7 km from City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Always a great place to stay we love here "
United States
Luis
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
4.0 star property
11.1 km from City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great place "
United States
Muntasser
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach
Free full breakfast
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 star property
South Beach, 3.9 km from City Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1048)
"Friendly staff, easy check in & check out."
United States
Julie
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Sports facility
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
2.5 star property
Aviara, 1.5 km from City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Hotel was clean, staff friendly, breakfast had a great variety and food was delicious!"
United States
Christina
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Beach/ocean view
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
9.3 km from City Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (504)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Joan
Moonlight Beach Motel
Terrace/patio
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
27.4 km from City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Clean and spacious rooms, friendly staff!"
United States
Toni
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Restaurant
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4.0 star property
29.6 km from City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
United States
Noel
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Executive Room | Terrace/patio
Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 star property
27.6 km from City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734)
"the place was beautiful, clean and so roomy"
United States
Ann
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
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Where to stay in City Center

Find the best City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

Top City Center Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Scenic view from the balcony. Very short walk to the cove seeing sea lion and seals. Excellent and helpful staff services. Good place if you want to see the best attraction here, which is the natural habitat of the animals "
Huong 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Jolla Cove Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is City Center like?
Travellers to the City Center neighbourhood in Carlsbad will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for City Center travel tips? Make sure that you visit The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in City Center?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, West Inn & Suites is the highest ranked property in City Center. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad and Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad.
How many hotels are there in City Center?
Expedia has 8 City Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Carlsbad area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in City Center.
What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of City Center with a visit to Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Skatepark. The Crossings at Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. LEGOLAND® California, K1 Speed and Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation are just a few of the places to visit in and around City Center. When you're sightseeing in Carlsbad, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and GIA Museum are also worth a stop.