Hotel Circle San Diego is a collection of some of the Best Budget-friendly Hotels in San Diego along a stretch of the I-8 highway.
Its central location next to local landmarks like Presidio Park, Mission Bay Park, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Coronado Island’s many beaches make the hotels in the area ideal for getting the most out of your vacation, which is part of the reason why the area has become so popular with tourists.
Hotel Circle on Both Sides of the 8 Freeway in San Diego
San Diego is best known for its ocean waves and gorgeous shorelines, but just a few miles inland you’ll find plenty to see and do as well. The activities and accommodations offered in and near these hotels are top-class and provide the perfect way to round out a day of fun in the sun.
Are you planning on flying into San Diego via the San Diego International Airport? If so, you may want to consider accommodations within Hotel Circle San Diego, since it’s just a six-mile drive away. Cabs, rideshares and shuttles run between the hotels and the airport, making this an especially convenient option.
Many Kinds of Restaurants to Try in the Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
These hotels aren’t far from Downtown San Diego either. Once you’ve spent the day in the heart of the city, Hotel Circle is just a 10-minute drive North; you’ll even pass through Balboa Park on your way back, so you can explore its many museums, walkways, and gorgeous botanical gardens.
While the high concentration of hotels is one of the most striking parts of the Hotel Circle, the area is also famous for its proximity to Balboa Park and its connections to Old Town San Diego.
One of the Many Parks within Balboa Park
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a mere few minutes’ drive south of Hotel Circle. It’s a cultural park with an urban yet historic atmosphere, full of buildings constructed hundreds of years ago and kept standing only through dedicated conservation efforts. It’s also home to a number of different attractions.
While walking through the park, you can visit the Japanese Friendship Garden, which is a large-scale botanical garden constructed in the style of San Diego’s sister city Yokohama, Japan. You could also relax on the grass, or pay a visit to one of the 17 museums within the Balboa Park with contents ranging from art galleries to anthropology to astronomy.
Main Stage in Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego
Old Town San Diego
Old Town is a historic district in San Diego that’s packed full of authentic culture. It is full of history as Old Town is the Birthplace of California!
It’s heavily connected to Southern California’s Mexican roots in both its architecture and the cuisine in local restaurants. Old Town also includes the large shopping district Bazaar del Mundo which is a huge draw for visitors.
There are plenty of entertainment options all across the neighborhood. The area also hosts many annual events such as the Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo, which includes live music, stores, and lucha libre wrestling shows.
Popular Attractions
On top of these exciting nearby destinations, Hotel Circle is known for its proximity to popular attractions like the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego, as well as quite a few craft breweries. You can dine at a café, head to the park, do some shopping for souvenirs, and even ride the trolley that runs through the area.
There’s no shortage of activities and no reason not to pack your visit with as many fun events as possible, especially when you have the Go City San Diego pass. This pass offers huge savings on the price of admission tickets to attractions like the Air and Space Museum or a tour of the San Diego History Center. You can even get an additional discount by purchasing via our website!