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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
$80.37
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
$110.12
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, 1,164 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.

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CHI HSUAN
From
Taiwan
Enough restroom, comfortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,585 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, 739 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, 996 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, 581 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,585 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, 996 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,164 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in San Diego County

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

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Avg. price/night: $81.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 996 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: $155.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
The staff was so friendly! Olive, T, Vlad, Johnathan! The beds literally were the most comfortable hostel beds I’ve ever slept in, slept like a rock. And the beds have privacy curtains, light, outlet, hooks, and shelf! And AC. Someone was also always cleaning and mopping the floors. The location is the best, right on the beach. has rentals for chairs, bikes, surfing stuff.
Guest review byGabriela
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $82.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
I loved this place, I've been a backpacker, staying at hostels throughout Europe and North Africa for twenty years and was blown away by the staff, facilities, location and clientele of Samesun Hostel.
Guest review byDaniel
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $179.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
The staff was amazing!!! First time solo traveler, I highly recommend this hostel! Can’t wait to return!🌈💯
Guest review byGina
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,585 reviews
Great location at the Gaslamp Quarter, friendly staff, safe security system, clean rooms, good ratio of dormitories / rooms vs bathrooms
Guest review byFrançoise
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $144.46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Was expecting a hostel environment and got nothing close I can’t say I liked anything about the place except for the window , being able to open a window is rare.
Guest review byGilbert
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $140.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,164 reviews
I immediately met cool new people and we went out together. I also loved the activities offered by the hostel.
Guest review byMarianna
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $117.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 739 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
Avg. price/night: $238.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews
This hostel is great for the location and meeting people. The rooms are as clean as they can be taking in the factor that the beach is on the door step. Free breakfast is great and they have lots of activity options if you are travelling alone
Guest review byEmma
Travelers with friends