1 Star Hotels in San Diego
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1 Star Hotels in San Diego

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Downtown San Diego
Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.
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San Diego Zoo
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you can't resist those cuddly critters you might want to pay a trip to San Diego Zoo, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central San Diego. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at San Diego Zoo, you'll love San Diego Natural History Museum and Balboa Park Carousel, both a short walk away.
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What does it mean to be a 1-star hotel?
A 1-star hotel is a hotel that gets the job done when you're looking for a place to sleep for the night. In these hotels, you'll find a bed, a bathroom, sturdy walls, and a roof. These properties rarely feature extra amenities or special services, but they're still useful for travelers who want to focus their vacation on attractions rather than their accommodations.
What are the best 1-star hotels in San Diego?
Finding the right hotel means thinking about what you want for your vacation. If you're looking for a bit of luxury, for example, you may want to filter for 4- and 5-star hotels. If you want a cheap hotel room, however, you can sort by price to list the cheapest options first. The filters are key when searching for the perfect accommodation. You can filter based on proximity to popular attractions, special amenities and more. Expedia has an expansive catalogue of luxury hotels, budget hotels and everything in between.
How far in advance should I book a hotel?
The best 1-star hotels in San Diego are fairly easy to find. You can use search filters to only display 1-star hotels, narrowing down your results significantly. Just be sure to use the filter for reviews as well to make sure the accommodation you opt for has everything you need. You'll find 6,716 hotels available in San Diego.
How much does a 1-star hotel cost?
1-star hotels tend to be the cheapest of all the available hotel options in San Diego. Prices start as low as $84, but several factors will affect the price, including any available amenities, the time of year you travel, and the hotel's location, among others.
How can I get the best deals on 1-star hotels?
To get the best deals on a 1-star hotel, there are a few tricks you can use. Try traveling during , as that's when hotels in San Diego tend to be the cheapest, with prices as low as $84. Additionally, you can sort by price to list the cheapest options first. Keep in mind, however, that these are general trends and not a guarantee of the lowest price possible.
What are the facilities like in a 1-star hotel?
Hotels with 1-star in San Diego generally offer little more than the basic necessities. You'll find a standard bed and a private bathroom in most. There won't be any on-site restaurants, but most 1-star hotels have a dining option nearby that's well within walking distance, so you still won't have to go all that far for a quick bite to eat. Additionally, transportation is typically easy to get to from a 1-star hotel. While it may not have shuttle services, it's often close to a bus stop or train station.
Why should I book with Hotels.com?
When you book a San Diego 1-star hotel with Hotels.com, you can enjoy a range of benefits you won't find elsewhere. The selection of hotels available is substantial, so it's easier to implement a lot of filters into your search and still find plenty of results to choose from. Additionally, you can enjoy Hotels.com ® RewardsOpens in a new window that allows you to unlock instant savings and a reward night for every 10 nights you stay. Plus, you can take advantage of the Price GuaranteeOpens in a new window right up to the day before check-in.
Can I get a 1-star hotel with free cancellation?
Yes, free cancellation is a common policy for many 1-star hotels in San Diego, though it's not available on all of them. Fortunately, you'll be able to see if the hotel has this policy right on the search results page, with more details available once you click on the result and investigate further. Keep in mind that some hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in.
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