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Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. It is about 10m from the airport, it is very clean and it has a great atmosphere.

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Superb
1,814 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
per night

Stay Classy is well located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.7 km from USS Midway Museum and 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Best hostel I've stayed in, very modern and clean! Staff was very nice and helpful, located near restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,111 reviews
Price from
US$56.40
per night

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 3.3 km from Balboa Park, 5 km from San Diego Zoo and 7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 10 km from University of San Diego and 11 km from SeaWorld San Diego. Amazing hostel in the historical downtown of San Diego. The staff is very friendly and the interior is colorful and well equipped with kitchen, central ac etc...

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8.6
Fabulous
1,560 reviews
Price from
US$42.39
per night

All accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel include heating and air conditioning. Private rooms are available with ensuite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in all areas throughout the hostel. The location of the property was great! So much to do, places to eat and things to see all within walking distance. It was our first time in San Diego and we only needed an uber twice which was getting to the property and getting back to the airport. The staff was friendly and everything was clean. I’d definitely recommend this place to others. Chill place with lots of art on the walls and good lounge area as well.

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8.4
Very good
1,672 reviews
Price from
US$84.60
per night

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. The property is located 6.5 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 7.7 km from Sunset Cliffs and 8.6 km from University Of San Diego. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Everything about this hostel was amazing. Reuben, the manager, went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, such a great vibe! The whole place is spotless, seriously one of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever seen. The location is perfect and there are always fun activities going on, which makes it super easy to meet people. I’ll 100% stay here again next time I’m in San Diego!

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8.9
Fabulous
395 reviews
Price from
US$38.40
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Nice location, nice people, nice staff. Small rooms but clean and nice add-ons

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8.2
Very good
829 reviews
Price from
US$36.30
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Ideally located with friendly and helpful staff

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8.2
Very good
383 reviews
Price from
US$35.20
per night

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. This eco-friendly hostel features BBQ facilities, a garden and a shared lounge. Very nice place great views and very nice staff

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8.2
Very good
763 reviews
Price from
US$42.90
per night

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 activities. I had a great stay at this hostel! The bed in the 4-bed dorm was super comfortable and offered great privacy thanks to the curtain. Each bed had its own power outlet, which was really convenient. The hostel itself was quiet and peaceful, making it easy to get a good night's sleep. Location-wise, it was ideal, just a 25-minute walk to the Convention Center and really close to Little Italy. A special shoutout to Chaz at reception who went above and beyond to help me pack a poster I got at Comic-Con. Highly recommended if you're looking for a clean, quiet, and well-located place to stay!

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8.2
Very good
688 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

USS Midway Museum is 1.7 km from the hostel, while Balboa Park is 2.4 km away. San Diego International Airport is 2 km from the property. Staff was great. Friendly and professional. The location was in a great location close to restaurants and bars and public transit.

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6.4
Review score
193 reviews

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