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Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Located in sunny San Diego, Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is a family-owned, AAA 2-diamond hotel.

The hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting San Diego State University and Viejas Arena (1 mile), or Qualcomm Stadium (2 miles), but is also close to major freeways that can get you to many popular attractions, usually in under 15 minutes, like downtown’s Gaslamp District and Historic Old Town.

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