Hotels with a Kitchen in San Diego

Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter give self-catering travellers an urban base with shops, dining and everyday services nearby. Stay here for a central location close to the waterfront and the city’s evening scene.

• Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego: Kitchenette with fridge and hob, plus on-site laundry, nearby parking and self check-in.
• Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.
• Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.

Little Italy has a lively neighbourhood feel, with places to eat and shop for food alongside its residential streets. It suits travellers who want a central base with a neighbourhood market and dining scene.

• Kasa Little Italy San Diego: Full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, fridge and hob; on-site gym, in-unit laundry, pool and workspace; pets allowed.

Liberty Station offers a more spacious setting for a self-catering stay, with shops and places to eat in a former naval training centre. Choose it for a base in Point Loma with a quieter feel than the downtown core.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.

These coastal neighbourhoods offer a relaxed setting for self-catering, with local shops and places to eat close at hand. Choose La Jolla for a village feel or Pacific Beach for a stay by the ocean.

• Grande Colonial: Kitchenette with dishwasher, fridge and hob; breakfast, nearby gym, on-site laundry, pool and workspace.
• The Beach Cottages: Full kitchen in some units, with dishwasher, oven, fridge and hob; on-site laundry and parking; 24-hour reception.

Mission Valley and Sorrento Mesa offer more suburban settings for a self-catering stay, away from the downtown core. They can suit travellers whose plans are focused on these parts of San Diego or who prefer a less central base.

• Element San Diego Mission Valley: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.
• Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa: Full kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and hob.
• Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa: Full kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and hob; breakfast included, on-site gym and parking, pool and workspace; pets allowed.

San Diego’s main supermarket chains include Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market. Most supermarkets open on Sundays, but hours vary by branch, so check before you go. For local produce and other food, try Little Italy Mercato (Saturday and Wednesday) or the Hillcrest Farmers Market (Sunday). Instacart and DoorDash offer grocery delivery in San Diego; availability depends on your address and the stores serving it.