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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

M
Martin
From
Bulgaria
The best place I’ve ever been to!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
Price from
$73.22
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego, within a 2-minute walk of Mission Beach and 2.3 miles of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

S
SERHAT
From
Turkey
Warm welcome, helpfulness, hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
$109.15
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.

E
Elisabetta
From
Italy
I really appreciated how helpful and kind the staff were. The hostel had all the facilities we needed — including kitchenware and laundry — and the friends I made there felt the same. The bed was comfortable, and having power outlets right next to it made charging my phone at night very convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews
Price from
$119.36
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away.

C
CHI HSUAN
From
Taiwan
Enough restroom, comfortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews
Price from
$84.60
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Point Loma, San Diego

Located in San Diego, 1.7 miles from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Fares
From
Tunisia
Amazing hostel! I stayed 2 nights and everything was perfect. Great vibes, super friendly staff, and awesome guests. I left with beautiful memories and new friends. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is conveniently located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. All rooms feature a kitchenette and a shared bathroom.

M
Madleine6
From
Romania
This is one of the best hostel in the world! No bunk beds, lots of intimacy and space for yourself. With the curtains, it's like having your own room with a shared bathroom. In my space I had a double ben, light, a fan for cooling (but the temperature was ok in the room), 3 shelves, and electricity outlets. They have a separate room with electrical hair stuff for women (dryer, some stuff for curls & straightening) and that is just awesome. The hostel has washing machines & dryers (25 cents), free coffee, and tea, and huge & modern common spaces. 5 minutes walk to the tram station. Perfect to get around the city. They also give very good recommendations for restaurants, and the staff is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews
Price from
$72
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego, a few steps from Pacific Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Munkhtur Otgonbayar
From
Germany
Amazing location, right by pacific beach. Nice bagels for breakfast and Ziggy was very kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach, San Diego

Located directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel offers oceanfront accommodations 1.9 mi away from world famous Belmont Amusement Park.

B
BAR
From
Israel
Great place, everything was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 580 reviews
Price from
$149.50
1 night, 2 adults

RK Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Maritime Museum of San Diego reachable within a 12-minute walk, RK Hostel provides a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

T
Tim Dulin
From
United States
So Convenient. East Access to Everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
$114.30
1 night, 2 adults

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Just a 5-minute walk from the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, California Dreams Hostel – Downtown in San Diego’s East Village offers a welcoming and social atmosphere with free Wi-Fi throughout the...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
$73.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 580 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews

Save money on hostels in San Diego and nearby – budget options available

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews

Stay Classy

1455 Market St
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

RK Hostel

642 West Hawthorn
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Gaslamp Hostel

726 5th Avenue
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 580 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $81.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 998 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 byIrene
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $81.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 998 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 byJulia
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $100.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,724 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 byPeter
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $173.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 737 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 byTina
Young couple

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