Hotels in Hillcrest, San Diego

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Hillcrest - San Diego, CA, United States
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Hillcrest - San Diego, CA, United States
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Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Hillcrest:$214/night
Cheapest price found:$92/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$153 - $315
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$163 - $249
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Hillcrest

Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, Hillcrest is a lively neighbourhood and the centre of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ scene. It’s home to buzzing cafes, ethnically diverse restaurants and bars, as well as an eclectic mix of boutique shops and independent cinemas.

Wander down the main thoroughfare, University Avenue, which is clustered with global eateries, wine bars and homewares stores, then visit the world’s first openly gay brewery at the Hillcrest Brewing Company. Browse the vintage clothing boutiques and second-hand bookstores on Fifth Avenue or shop for fresh produce and flowers at the weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market.

Coincide your visit with the annual Pride parade that begins beneath the towering rainbow flag in the east of Hillcrest and ends with a two-day festival in nearby Balboa Park. The neighbourhood is also home to Harvey Milk Street, which is named after the influential gay rights activist and where the San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Center resides.

Getting there

Hillcrest is a 10-minute walk from the centre of San Diego and is well serviced by public buses. The neighbourhood can easily be explored on foot and is around 10 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport.

Facts about staying in Hillcrest, San Diego

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  • What are the best hotels in Hillcrest?

    Abpopa Hillcrest (7.5/10 from 137 reviews), Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast (8.7/10 from 87 reviews), and The San Diego Studio - Free Parking (9.4/10 from 17 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Hillcrest.

  • What is a good hotel near Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa?

    With a rating of 7.3/10 from 357 reviews, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a hotel close to Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Hillcrest near San Diego Convention Center?

    For a good hotel near to San Diego Convention Center, consider Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego - it is rated 8.6/10 from 3,268 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina?

    If you’re visiting San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina then the nearby Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (3,268 reviews scoring it at an average 8.6/10).

  • How much do hotels in Hillcrest cost?

    The average price of a hotel in Hillcrest is $160 per night, based on the last 3 days’ data.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Hillcrest?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Hillcrest starting from $133 per night in the last 3 days.

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