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The 10 Best Budget Hotels in San Diego, USA

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Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests.

Perfect perfect perfect! Staff are so kind and helpful. Property is perfectly clean- kitchen bathrooms and sleeping dorms/ private rooms. Nice surf boards for rent at a cheaper price than elsewhere - $12. Free beach towels Clean rooms Nice full kitchen Free yoga Everything wonderful

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Wonderful
1,225 reviews

Stay Classy is well located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 3.1 km from USS Midway Museum. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Great place to stay, with clean beds, you do not need to carry your own lock, you can set directly a passcode on the lockers. Bathrooms were clean. Definetely will stay again in my next visit.

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9
Wonderful
815 reviews

Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV. The Del Mar Fairgrounds are 7 minutes’ drive away.

Perfect location, very nice staff, great rooms. Strongly recommend it

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9.2
Wonderful
326 reviews

Bay Beach Bungalow is a beachfront property situated in San Diego, 1.4 km from Mission Beach and 4.8 km from SeaWorld San Diego. With free private parking, the property is 200 metres from Sail Bay Beach and 1.4 km from Pacific Beach.

Dana was very accommodating when I wanted to extend my stay one day, she also allowed me to check in early. The unit had everything we needed, we had a lovely stay.

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9.1
Wonderful
7 reviews

Situated in San Diego, 2.6 km from Sunset Cliffs and 5 km from SeaWorld San Diego, Ocean Beach Retreat 2BR Newly Remodeled, 2 Blocks to Sand and Shops offers a garden and air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 700 metres from Ocean Beach and 2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs Beach.

Such a great place! all updated and new, super good help from Dan and check in and out was super easy. very nice stay would recommend to anyone looking for a OB place to stay.

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10
Exceptional
9 reviews

Ocean Beach Retreat, 3BR Newly Remodeled, Steps to Beach and Boardwalk is situated in San Diego, 700 metres from Ocean Beach and 2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs Beach, in an area where hiking can be enjoyed. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The location was amazing, mins from the beach, shop, restaurants and bars. Very clean and quiet neighborhood. The condo was very beautiful and spacious.

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9.3
Wonderful
11 reviews

SHARED TOWNHOUSE in MISSION BEACH is set in the Mission Beach district of San Diego, 400 metres from Mission Beach, 1.3 km from Sail Bay Beach and 4.3 km from SeaWorld San Diego. Private parking is available on site.

It was absolutely great I loved the stay she's a sweet lady.

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9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews

Located in San Diego in the California region, The Laurel Loft has a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.4 km from San Diego Zoo, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.

Very fun little loft. Very up to date!

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews

Located in San Diego, 3.1 km from San Diego Zoo and 3.6 km from Balboa Park, Professionals-Restaurants-FastWiFi-A C-Desk- Pets provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This apartment is 7.3 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego and 7.9 km from USS Midway Museum.

it was beautiful inside the apartment and staff was always there to help when needed.

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9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews

Situated in San Diego, 2.4 km from San Diego Zoo and 2.9 km from Balboa Park, NorthPark-Professionals-Restaurants-King-Park-WiFi features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This apartment is 6.9 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego and 7.1 km from USS Midway Museum.

Location to access downtown or suburb. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. Really comfortable place.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews

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