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Our top choices for South Bay historic hotels

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

1. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Amy
€182
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A person holding a bottle and glasses, wearing a dark shirt with a logo and an apron.

2. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
Canada
Amandeep
€153
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Sofia Hotel
A building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by various plants and a large rock.
A patio with a wooden table and chairs, a washing machine, and a wooden door.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small table with remotes. There is a chair and a massage chair.
A compact kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and coffee table.

3. Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
Old Town San Diego
United States
Ross
€182
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay
A room with a large window overlooking a coastal view, featuring palm trees and a clear sky.
A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, red-tiled roofs, and a view of the ocean.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a piano, and a view of the ocean.

4. La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel
Village of La Jolla
United States
KURK
€381
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
La Valencia Hotel
A waterfront hotel with multiple red-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a coastal cityscape.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a side table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with a white sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a door leading to a garden.

5. Elegant Garden Apartment

Elegant Garden Apartment
Coronado
United States
Drew L.
€353
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Elegant Garden Apartment
A waterfront hotel with multiple red-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front porch, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A view through a window with a mesh screen, revealing a garden with a bicycle and a house in the background.
A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a small trash bin.

6. Charming Guesthouse Studio To Elegant 1920s Spanish Home

Charming Guesthouse Studio To Elegant 1920s Spanish Home
Coronado
United States
Jon S.
€352
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Charming Guesthouse Studio To Elegant 1920s Spanish Home
A modern house with a glass door leading to a dining area and a bedroom with a bed and a poster on the wall.
A sign indicating the birthplace of California and a welcome sign to Old Town.
A modern house with a swimming pool, a kitchen, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, and a grey sectional sofa.

7. Heart & Soul of San Diego W/ heated pool NEAR ALL.

Heart & Soul of San Diego W/ heated pool NEAR ALL.
Old Town San Diego
United States
Anonymous traveller
€1,037
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Heart & Soul of San Diego W/ heated pool NEAR ALL.
A coastal area with rocky terrain, a clear blue sea, and buildings with varying architectural styles.
A wooden structure with a bench overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, oven, microwave, and dark cabinetry.
A modern building entrance with a door, potted plants, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

8. La Jolla Shores Beach Surf & Sand

La Jolla Shores Beach Surf & Sand
La Jolla Shores
United States
Lynn P.
€644
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
La Jolla Shores Beach Surf & Sand
A wooden table with a built-in fire feature, two wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A garden with red and pink flowers, a wooden pergola, and a building in the background.
A marina filled with numerous boats, surrounded by palm trees and buildings with green roofs.

9. Luxury 5BR Private Pool Home w/ Panoramic Ocean Bay & City Views – Sleeps 12+

Luxury 5BR Private Pool Home w/ Panoramic Ocean Bay & City Views – Sleeps 12+
Point Loma
United States
Erin P.
€1,272
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Luxury 5BR Private Pool Home w/ Panoramic Ocean Bay & City Views – Sleeps 12+
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Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, awesome comfortable rooms,sweet shower,& delicious latte @ the fun café. Will definitely stay again."
Marisa 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Rambler Hotel
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

8/10 Good
"Was great for a one night stay. Cheap, friendly staff, clean bed. The bed was a little wobbly, and the bathroom needed a new shower curtain. But overall would stay again in a pinch."
Jina 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

8/10 Good
"Stay was ok , room had a weird smell to it, like if no one had been in there for a while. Bed was comfy. Wished it had a fridge though. Other than that it was a decent stay"
Priscilla 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, so near the Sentri Enrollment center. Staff is very helpful!"
carlo 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is my go to hotel when I return to visit family. Good location. Nice staff. Clean rooms & common areas. Pool and free parking."
Brenda 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

8/10 Good
"The elevator is very slow. The hallway has no ventilation and feels muggy. The breakfast selection and quality compared to the various other Holiday Express we stayed before is subpar. Staff is very friendly. Location is convenient. Many restaurants around."
Randolph 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place walking distance from food, gas station and the freeway was 1min drive , down town was a 6min drive."
Rashad 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

10/10 Excellent
"No complimentary water ..,"
Nestor 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

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