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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

J
Joel
From
France
It is close to the ocean, in a fabulous street. Hostel was nice inside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego

Set in San Diego, within 200 metres of Mission Beach and 3.7 km of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

M
Monika
From
Slovakia
It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I don’t regret it. The people working at this hostel were kind, friendly, and helpful. The common areas were cleaned daily and everything was very clean. I also joined the Sunset Yoga program. Thank you, Amanda, for this amazing experience. The location was also great — there’s a bus stop for bus number 8 right across from the hostel. I used this bus to get wherever I needed to go. The beach was just a few steps away on foot. If I ever get the chance to come back, I already know where I’ll be staying.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$96.36
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is well located in the centre of San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

D
Denver
From
United Kingdom
Everything. Trust me if you’re unsure, book this place and save yourself a fortune.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
Price from
US$63.60
1 night, 2 adults

Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

L
Laura
From
France
The staff was absolutely lovely, they organized a small party for New Years Eve and made sure that everyone was enjoying it and was safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
Price from
US$132.74
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Situated in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this non-profit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 4.8 km away.

C
Chukwudi
From
Nigeria
It was worth more than the money paid.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews
Price from
US$99.90
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Point Loma, San Diego

Situated in San Diego, 2.7 km from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

O
Opavák
From
Czech Republic
One of the best hostels I've ever visited :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Situated in San Diego, 100 metres from Pacific Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

W
Wilko
From
Australia
Was an extremely well kept area in general, rooms were very nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Situated directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel offers oceanfront accommodation 3 km away from world famous Belmont Amusement Park.

R
Reina
From
Mexico
It is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Everything was excellent! Ali and Ken where really kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
US$132.24
1 night, 2 adults

International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social...

M
Marcin
From
Poland
Loved my stay there. Great location, great staff, super clean and comfy.. All facilities are exactly as you expect. I'll definitely go back when I visit San Diego again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults

PodShare San Diego

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Well set in the centre of San Diego, PodShare San Diego is within 1.1 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.1 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego.

J
Jenny
From
Switzerland
The staff is very friendly and do their best to help. The beds and sofas are very comfortable. A quiet place to relax and work at the same time or to explore the wonderful place little italy and indulge in culinary delights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

J
Joel
From
France
It is close to the ocean, in a fabulous street. Hostel was nice inside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego

Set in San Diego, within 200 metres of Mission Beach and 3.7 km of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

M
Monika
From
Slovakia
It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I don’t regret it. The people working at this hostel were kind, friendly, and helpful. The common areas were cleaned daily and everything was very clean. I also joined the Sunset Yoga program. Thank you, Amanda, for this amazing experience. The location was also great — there’s a bus stop for bus number 8 right across from the hostel. I used this bus to get wherever I needed to go. The beach was just a few steps away on foot. If I ever get the chance to come back, I already know where I’ll be staying.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$96.36
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is well located in the centre of San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

D
Denver
From
United Kingdom
Everything. Trust me if you’re unsure, book this place and save yourself a fortune.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
Price from
US$63.60
1 night, 2 adults

Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

L
Laura
From
France
The staff was absolutely lovely, they organized a small party for New Years Eve and made sure that everyone was enjoying it and was safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
Price from
US$132.74
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Situated in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this non-profit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 4.8 km away.

C
Chukwudi
From
Nigeria
It was worth more than the money paid.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews
Price from
US$99.90
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Point Loma, San Diego

Situated in San Diego, 2.7 km from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

O
Opavák
From
Czech Republic
One of the best hostels I've ever visited :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Situated in San Diego, 100 metres from Pacific Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

W
Wilko
From
Australia
Was an extremely well kept area in general, rooms were very nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Situated directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel offers oceanfront accommodation 3 km away from world famous Belmont Amusement Park.

R
Reina
From
Mexico
It is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Everything was excellent! Ali and Ken where really kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
US$132.24
1 night, 2 adults

International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social...

M
Marcin
From
Poland
Loved my stay there. Great location, great staff, super clean and comfy.. All facilities are exactly as you expect. I'll definitely go back when I visit San Diego again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults

PodShare San Diego

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Well set in the centre of San Diego, PodShare San Diego is within 1.1 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.1 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego.

J
Jenny
From
Switzerland
The staff is very friendly and do their best to help. The beds and sofas are very comfortable. A quiet place to relax and work at the same time or to explore the wonderful place little italy and indulge in culinary delights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,634 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$72.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
It’s been the best hostel I have stayed, it was really clean, the bed is comfortable and you have your own privacy. The common areas were great and they had everything you need. I also liked how the organize the food in the kitchen.
Guest review by
Irene
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$72.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
One of the best hostels ever: clean, safe, in a great location, providing both privacy and community spirit. Lives up to the name!
Guest review by
Julia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$62.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews
Friendly people both staff and hostel dwellers. Bars a bit cheaper than LA with proper pints and free entry. Good competitive yet friendly welcoming pool playing at bars just up from the beach.. Winstons club had a truly great band playing with large group of banging musicians and multiple happening vocalists, great after a skin full of Hazy IPA, makes you dance on the wind, you just don't want it to stop...
Guest review by
Peter
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$99.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
I think one of the best Hostel I have ever stayed in. Very clean, good facilities, amazing breakfast that's included, super friendly and helpful staff. Great location, pretty close to the beach and to the Airport. I definitely recommend it and would come back.
Guest review by
Tina
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$142.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
The hostel was nicely decorated and pretty chill. Some days there are events where you can get free drinks a meet new people. The restrooms and showers were newly renovated and clean. This establishment is perfect for lone or budget travelers.
Guest review by
Maroš
Solo traveller