1.5 mi · 5-min drive
Reliable Marriott midscale
Closest full-service hotel to USD. 5-min Uber to campus, walkable to Old Town restaurants.
Tip: Free parking is included — huge deal near USD.
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Hotels near the University of San Diego (USD)
8 hotels ranked by walkability, value, and splurge — with real prices, distances, and local tips.
Last updated · 5998 Alcalá Park, Linda Vista
Quick answer
Closest: Courtyard by Marriott Old Town (1.5 mi) and Hilton San Diego Mission Valley (2 mi). Best splurge for graduation: Hotel Republic downtown. Cheapest: Holiday Inn Express Old Town.
USD sits on a hill in Linda Vista, between Old Town, Mission Valley, and the airport. Parent weekend and graduation book out the closest hotels 3+ months in advance.
Getting there: USD sits on a hill in Linda Vista, 10 min from the airport and 10 min from Downtown. Uber is the main transport — no trolley stop on campus.
Walkable / closest
Under 1 mile or physically connected to USD.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$180–$2802 mi · 6-min drive
Full-service tower in Mission Valley
Big rooms, pool deck, trolley stop across the street. Popular parent-weekend pick.
Tip: Trolley to Downtown/Padres games is $2.50.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Best Western Plus Hacienda Old Town
$160–$2401.6 mi · 5-min drive
Mexican-hacienda-style with pool
Old-Town character, close to USD, family-owned feel.
Tip: Rooms facing the pool courtyard are quieter.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Short drive / rideshare
5–15 minutes from USD with more room to breathe.
Sheraton Mission Valley
$180–$2802.5 mi · 7-min drive
Convention-style Sheraton
Popular graduation-weekend base. Big block rates, big rooms, trolley stop.
Tip: Book directly — they run parent-weekend discounts.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
$200–$3103 mi · 8-min drive
Full-service convention tower
Bigger rooms than Sheraton, updated recently. Fashion Valley Mall is walkable.
Tip: Corner king rooms are the best value.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Hotel Republic
$260–$4005 mi · 12-min drive
Design-forward downtown boutique
The splurge for graduation. Uber to USD ($15), walkable to Little Italy and Gaslamp.
Tip: The rooftop pool + views are worth it.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Budget picks
The cheapest solid options — sleep-and-shower without a rip-off.
Holiday Inn Express Old Town
$140–$2001.8 mi · 6-min drive
Chain with free breakfast
Cheapest solid pick near USD. Walkable to Old Town restaurants.
Tip: Fills fast during parent weekends — book 60+ days ahead.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Ramada by Wyndham Old Town
$120–$1801.6 mi · 5-min drive
Basic budget
Free parking, cheap rooms. Fine for a graduation weekend on a budget.
Tip: Ask for a top-floor room away from the highway.
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Sep 4 – Sep 6 · 2 nights · partner link
Frequently asked
What hotels are closest to the University of San Diego?
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town (1.5 mi), Hilton Mission Valley (2 mi), and Best Western Plus Hacienda Old Town (1.6 mi) are the three closest full-service hotels. All are 5-7 minute drives to campus.
Where should parents stay for USD graduation?
Book 3+ months ahead. Best options: Hilton Mission Valley (2 mi, trolley to Downtown), Sheraton Mission Valley (2.5 mi, big block rates), or Marriott Mission Valley (3 mi). For splurge, Hotel Republic downtown is a 12-min Uber.
Is there a hotel on USD campus?
No — USD has no on-campus hotel. The closest lodging is Courtyard by Marriott Old Town, 1.5 mi from campus at the base of the hill.
How far is USD from the airport?
5 miles / 10 minutes by car. USD is one of the closest colleges in the country to a major airport, which makes drop-offs and family visits easy.
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