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Hotels in San Marcos, California

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San Marcos, United States
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Travel insights for hotels in San Marcos

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in San Marcos including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in San Marcos?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in San Marcos is January (€109). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in San Marcos is July (€184).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in San Marcos?

The cheapest day to stay in San Marcos is Sunday (€87). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €172.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in San Marcos?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 41 days before your trip to San Marcos. The lowest price found when booking 41 days ahead was €62 per night.

Cheapest hotels in San Marcos, CA

Discover affordable stays in San Marcos, CA that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San Marcos, CA can be found for as low as €82 per night. There is currently one property in San Marcos, CA that can be booked for this price. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San Marcos, CA. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025
Out of the hotels in San Marcos we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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517 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€82
Avg. per night
1245 Los Vallecitos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, United States
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€129
Avg. per night
123 East Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€133
Avg. per night
227 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, United States
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€135
Avg. per night
2278 Sunshine Mountain Road, San Marcos, CA, United States
4.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€189
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in San Marcos, CA

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in San Marcos to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in San Marcos at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the San Marcos. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
3 stars
123 East Carmel Street, San Marcos, CA, United States
€133

Where to stay in San Marcos, CA

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within San Marcos to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
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Facts about staying in San Marcos, CA

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San Marcos to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in San Marcos?

    Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos (7.0/10 from 718 reviews), Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos (7.5/10 from 122 reviews), and Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos (8.2/10 from 268 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in San Marcos.

  • Are there any hotels in San Marcos close to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar?

    The closest hotel to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos, which is located 0.3 km away from the city centre.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting California?

    In addition to San Marcos, travellers opt to visit San Francisco when visiting California. Los Angeles is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in San Marcos?

    In total, there are 50 hotels to choose from in San Marcos, compared to 102,203 properties in California.

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