The city of San Diego is most well-known for its sandy beaches, parks and warm climate. Here are a few locations you can stay in for a week if in case you plan to visit. San Diego offers many attractions for tourists, like Balboa Park, which consists of a 1400-acre (566-hectare) site with many historical structures, museums and gardens. The SeaWorld in San Diego is a great place to visit for families. The San Diego Zoo is also one of the most popular zoos in the United States. Apart from this, one can also visit the Gaslamp Quarter, Sealamp Village, Old Town State Historic Park and the Aircraft Museum are some of the places one can visit here. The best time to visit San Diego is from March to May or from September to November. The weather is usually warm ranging from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 21 degrees Celsius) all year round. Since the weather here is warm throughout the year San-Diego is an ideal place for a beach retreat. If you’re planning a trip, rent a house for a week in San Diego, by choosing one of the rentals on our list below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and week-long stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. A garden-view studio downtown (from USD 122)
The studio is just a few blocks away from Balboa Park; it is a cozy home situated on top of Cortez Hill, a residential cul-de-sac between downtown and Balboa Park. It’s a private space in a garden setting. It houses two guests having a glass-enclosed eat-in kitchen, a breakfast nook with a small table overlooking the garden and a king bed. Other amenities include WiFi, free parking, air conditioning, a washer and dryer, and hot water.
San Diego, California, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi was also very goodfans and in wall air conditioning unit keep the bedroom nice and coolcomplimentary coffee was a great touch and the kitchen was fully equippedcomfortable bed and fully equipped kitchen including a nespresso machjnei loved the garden view from the kitchen and walkwayCleanliness:
it was very clean and well maintainedthe apartment was clean charming and brightnice little apartment very clean and comfythe place was very clean and really nicegreat place to stay it’s very clean and has modern touches to itHost:
gary and frank were amazing hostsour hosts were very responsive and welcominggary and frank were great hoststhe hosts were quick to respond and all of the little touches were greatly appreciatedfriendly staff and the hammock out back was the perfect touch to a relaxing weekendRead more reviewsLocation:
gary’s place is located just a few minutes walk from the outstanding balboa parki found the location to be goodwe enjoyed the italian cafe sol luna a short walk awaythis property is located on a nice street about 25 minutes walk from the convention centregary has a cute little space super close to all the main attractions in san diego
2. Downtown birch log studio
This is a studio in a vintage building located on top of Cortez Hill, in downtown to the north of the city center between Balboa Park and Downtown. The location is great since it gives guests easy access to the activities in the area and is close to San Diego Zoo. The studio itself is very cozy and it has a decorative fireplace, a love seat, and a small kitchen. It accommodates two guests and has a king bed and a bath. In addition to all that, it has an indoor fireplace, free parking on the premises, a large bathroom with a shower, and the kitchen is entirely equipped for the guests to use.
San Diego, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the window air conditioner kept the unit at a perfect cooloverall good amenities and we had a comfortable staybed is very comfortable there is ac full kitchen to cook and tv with netflixthis cozy spot is perfect it feels at home and has all the amenities you could possibly needthe space is perfect for two very quaint and cozyCleanliness:
everything was very cleanclean roomy and comfortablenice touches and very clean spacethe place is clean and spaciousthe area is clean upscale and just beautifulHost:
gary was a wonderful hostgary and his manager frank were the best hosts one could havegary was super responsive and helpful throughout our stayhe was a great host and quick to respondthe host is quick to respond and very very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fantasticthe location is amazingthe location is greatwell located but a good walk to go downtownthe location is perfect
3. Studio apartment in San Diego (from USD 60)
A studio located in a quiet, upscale neighborhood, it is big enough for two people and is quite spacious for a studio. The place itself is very homey and is in a comfortable location with respect to the city’s noisy and busy traffic. It is in a very central location, being very close to shops and bars. It is also only half a mile from Little Italy. Pretty close to the airport, and close to freeways which can help you reach other places like San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and so on.
San Diego, California, United StatesAccommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
if you like the room colder or hotter there is an ac ceiling fan and heaterthe air conditioner worked excellent i definitely took advantage bc i love it coldac and heater were nice to have as it does get a little warm inside during the daythe bed was comfortable the a/c worked very well and the bathroom was fully stockedthe king bed was very comfortableCleanliness:
clean comfortable and convenientvery nice and clean studiobathroom is small but very cleanthe bed was clean and comfyher place was clean and spaciousHost:
belinda was an awesome hostbelinda is a great hostbelinda was very kindbelinda is an excellent host and communicatorbelinda is a most delightful host she responded quickly to our questions and requestsRead more reviewsLocation:
location was excellent and close to everythingalso a good location/centrally located with a few restaurants within walking distancegreat location with easy access to downtown and coronadoconvenient location for getting around town easy freeway accessvery close to the airport and about a 10 minute drive from lots of great places
4. Charming casita in South Park
This charming apartment is located in the heart of San Diego’s South Park, close to San Diego’s best neighborhood. It accommodates up to two people with one bed and one bathroom. It is within walking distance of some of San Diego’s best restaurants and bars, including Del Sur, Communal Coffee, Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro, Piacere Mio, The Station and Hamilton’s. It is a 10-minute drive from the airport and close to San Diego’s beaches and Balboa Park. Additionally, the space has free parking, Wi-Fi and a kitchen.
San Diego, California, United StatesAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it’s a beautiful apartment and courtyard with all the amenities you needvery comfortable home and all the amenities we neededthe kitchenette had the perfect amenities to make it a functional kitchenperfect little one room cottagewonderful place to stay there were a lot of extras including a/c that made the stay super comfortableCleanliness:
it was clean and well designedthe place was very clean and cozythis little casita is beautiful sparkling clean and so comfortablejason’s place was super clean and comfyjason’s casita is beautifully decorated exceptionally clean and very welcomingHost:
jason & riley were fantastic hostsgreat hosts were super responsive thank youjason and riley were great hostsexcellent neighborhood wonderful hosts you won't regret staying herethey are warm and welcoming hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
location location location this beautifully equipped casita was close to most siteslocated in a quiet and charming neighborhood walking distance to awesome restaurantsi loved the locationsuper cute place to staygreat place in a convenient location
5. Private stay in San Diego
This room is located in a central location in San Diego, just a few minutes away from La Jolla Shores, Pacific Beach, restaurants and bars. Less than a 20-minute drive from the airport, this place is also near other well-known areas like UCSD/Scripps, and the biotech mecca UTC/Sorrento Valley. The room also has a patio, a bed and a shared bath housing two guests. In addition to that, the guests are provided with Netflix streaming, fast WiFi, a work desk and chair, a large wardrobe and mirror, and a queen-sized bed.
San Diego, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room was outstandingqueen sized bed is extremely comfortablei loved the lighting in the room and the abundance of surge protectorsCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousbeautiful clean and spacious roomvery clean and spacious placethe space was clean and comfortablemilos’ place was clean and comfortableHost:
dee was a wonderful hostmilos and dragana are wonderful hosts we felt simply at homemilos and his mom were amazing and friendly hoststhe hospitality was very kind and friendlymilos and dragana were absolutely wonderful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and great experiencegreat place and awesome locationit's super close to everything and very comfortablevery nice folks close to many stores if you need anythingquiet and safe neighborhood
6. Cozy penthouse with the best views
This penthouse is very conveniently located near Walmart, beaches, the convention center, Balboa Park, restaurants, the zoo and many more tourist attractions making it the place to rent. It is also a penthouse and so you have the entire place to yourself, having a living area, kitchen, and dining area, a balcony to enjoy the sunrise or sunset, and enjoy the view of the city from a height. It houses up to four guests and it has a queen bed, a sofa bed and an extra mattress.
San Diego, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment was clean and the view was amazing from the balconyit's a very cool apartment with a nice view of the citythe view of the city from the apartment was great and the neighborhood was quietit is a nice one bed room apartmentCleanliness:
cleanliness could have been betterbeds were clean and comfortablebesides the cleanliness the apartment is greatplace was clean and cozy would recommend others stay herethe place is nice and cleanHost:
the host was quick with replies kind and courteousalthough i didn't need assistance the host was quick and communicative with his responses caring for my needsoverall the place and host were greatbenjamin was very nice & helpfulbenji was a great host and made sure we had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is located in a great locationthis is a great location very close to downtowngreat cozy spot close to downtowneverything was great location was close to everythinggreat location for walking to gaslamp district
7. Bright studio apartment
You can experience San Diego as a local! This stylish apartment is a walking distance to restaurants, bars and cafés. It is also just minutes from Balboa Park and the convention center. This place can house two guests and it has one bed and one bath. Other amenities include a kitchen with a microwave, an oven and a stove, WiFi, heating and more. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and requests that guests are quiet and understanding. The rental has a beautiful style, a tasteful design and all in a central location close to San Diego’s best attractions.
San Diego, California, United StatesTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there is a window unit for ac that kept the room nice and coolthe apartment looks just like the pictures and is so worth choosing over a traditional hotela recommendation book is in the apartment which was fantasticthe bed was comfortable (a little on the softer side)Cleanliness:
bedding and towels were clean and the space toothe kitchen was clean and had dishes and a refrigerator availableclean and ample space with kitchenhe’s place was very clean and the bed was very comfortableclean and just perfect for my quick business tripHost:
thank you jared for being a great hostvery responsive host too cheers jaradexcellent host with many thoughtful touches in the homejared is a great host we had a great timejared was a great host he answered quickly all the timeRead more reviewsLocation:
location is the bestnice cute place close to everythingthe location was perfectthis place is great close to everything and very cutesuper close to everything which was a plus
8. Gorgeous home away from home in La Mesa
This is a cozy and private bedroom in the owner’s condo, which is located conveniently near Lake Murray, restaurants, grocery stores, public transport, and also has access to a pool or a hot tub (whichever fits your liking) and of course, a gym as well! Ideally accommodating up to three guests, this place has one bedroom and a private bath. You also have full access to the kitchen, and the living room and other amenities, as long as you clean up after yourself.
La Mesa, California, United States
9. Beautiful space in Little Italy
This place is close to tourist sites like Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, San Diego Air making it a really good location to stay at. You’re close to everything and get a cozy place to sleep after a long day in the city. This place accommodates two people, having a bedroom, one shared bath, and a single bed. In addition, you can enjoy amenities like WiFi, the kitchen, air conditioning, a laptop-friendly workspace, and so on. The entire space is accessible to guests, including the living room and kitchen.
Little Italy, San Diego, California, United States
10. Pacific beach pad
This is a split-level condo which is super comfortable and is only two blocks away from Mission Bay and a five-minute drive from Seaworld. It has a small seating area on the patio where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, or just sit and watch the sunset and relax on the sofa and enjoy a barbecue. Guests can also use the owner’s bikes, surfboards on request, and the same goes for an umbrella, beach towels and chairs.
San Diego, California, United States
Have a memorable trip to San Diego
Here are a few tips to make your stay in San Diego one that will be remembered. Instead of splurging on a luxury hotel, try out a vacation rental or an apartment. Since San Diego has a lot of Child-friendly theme parks to offer, choose a place to stay depending on the activities that you will choose while here. Take a tour of one of the city’s many sightseeing buses or boats to get a look at some of San Diego’s attractive neighborhoods. Try and sample the fresh and organic produce that the city has to offer, rather than opting for store-bought ones. In addition to visiting downtown San Diego, also make it a point to visit the East Village, which has a variety of restaurants.Relax and enjoy your vacation in the sparkling city of San Diego.
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
Create an account to