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  • travelbyrv travelbyrv said

    Monday, January 12, 2008 When we got up, we headed for San Diego about 100 miles away.  WE thought we'd do Seaworld today, get there... Continue reading »

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    Finally, Game Day is here! The game started at 5:00 local time, and we had nothing else scheduled during the day. The morning was filled... Continue reading »

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  • Travelling Family Travelling Family said

    We remain on the campsite in Mission Bay for Sunday and Monday.  Sunday is spent out at San Diego Zoo.  This Zoo is renowned as... Continue reading »

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    San Diego is a really nice town...nice weather, great beaches, and friendly people.  While there, we had a great time staying with o... Continue reading »

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  • Pidgeon at Allegro Towers

    High rise community located near Little Italy and the harbor. Close to movies, shopping, coffee houses and restaurants. Minutes away from San Diego attractions. more

  • 2. Lucky D's

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 122 reviews from 1 source

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    Lucky D's
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    Based on 122 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "It is a charmful hostel in the midth of downtown San Diego with an awesome staff, clean rooms and nice atmosphere." — source Hostelworld

      "Great place to stay with wonderful people and great amenities." — source Hostelworld

  • 3. USA Hostels San Diego

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 157 reviews from 1 source

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    USA Hostels San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 157 reviews
    from 1 source
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "It could have used a bit more activities at night (although pub crawl was great) and some of the staff weren't that friendly, but as a whole great place in San Diego." — source Hostelworld

      "squeaking beds that wake you up at night, but apart, great place, amazing building, a really cool place to hang out." — source Hostelworld

  • 4. 500 West Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.2 out of 5 based on 344 reviews from 8 sources

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    500 West Hotel
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    Based on 344 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 2.8 out of 5
    • "It was an absolutely great experience and I would highly recommend staying here to anybody that asked." — source Skoosh

      "I would recommend paying a little extra and get a hotel room somewhere else." — source Hotels.com

  • 5. Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 65 reviews from 1 source

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    Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown
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    Based on 65 reviews
    from 1 source
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    • "Great Location, It was a great place to stay only problems, you have to pay for internet usage and it's noisy at night." — source Hostelworld

      "Excellent location, great kitchen facilities, good social atmosphere, highly recommended." — source Hostelworld

  • 6. Palm Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

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    Palm Hotel
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    Based on 1 review
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    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "Excellent customer service from everyone I interacted with, and I will stay there again." — source Orbitz

  • 7. Super 8 Motel - San Diego/sea World & Zoo Area

    Real Traveler Rating: 2.8 out of 5 based on 128 reviews from 5 sources

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    Super 8 Motel - San Diego/sea World & Zoo Area
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    Based on 128 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 2.9 out of 5
    • "Overall the hotel is pretty descent." — source Orbitz

      "i had 5 room no compalain very good stay we will go and stay again when we visit to san diego." — source Travelocity

  • 8. Howard Johnson Express Inn San Diego Sea World Area

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.3 out of 5 based on 73 reviews from 5 sources

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    Howard Johnson Express Inn San Diego Sea World Area
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    Based on 73 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "The rooms were clean and neat and I will stay there again." — source Priceline

      "I would not recommend this hotel more than one night at the most." — source Travelocity

  • 9. Mission Valley Resort

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 244 reviews from 6 sources

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    Mission Valley Resort
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    Based on 244 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    • "All in all, it's a good hotel with reasonable rates, and I would definitely stay there again." — source Orbitz

      "overall, if you are looking for cheap pet friendly accommodations, this is probably the best you can do in this area." — source Hotels.com

  • 10. Kings Inn - San Diego

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 760 reviews from 5 sources

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    Kings Inn - San Diego
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 760 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "The overall condition of the hotel was disappointing and the front desk gave me two inactive keys after I waited for quite some time to get checked." — source Hotels.com

      "Overall, I'd say that this hotel served its purpose as a sleeping place close to the location we wanted, and the price was the best in the Hotel Circle area for the night we wanted." — source Travelocity

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