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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace.

L
Leonardo
From
United States
location, design, people, open space, kitchen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,782 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

L
Lilyann
From
Ireland
Definitely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in. Super clean and comfortable! They provided everything you needed for cooking, free coffee and tea to unlimited clean towels. Pool table was a really nice addition too. Despite being a hostel, the curtains gave you a lot of privacy which almost made it feel like a tiny room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,105 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.

M
Manas Ranjan
From
India
Location, staffs, cleanness and friendly environment
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,528 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.

L
Luke
From
United Kingdom
excellent hostel. highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,652 reviews
Price from
US$99.90
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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$99.31
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.

L
Lanfear
From
Australia
STAFF WERE AMAZING AND EXTREME FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
Price from
US$110
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.

S
Siobhan
From
Ireland
A great hostel! Lovely atmosphere, great staff, particularly Ryan! Very helpful, and very friendly environment. Great activities organized by the hostel, we had a lovely beach bonfire from Ray.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
Price from
US$132
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.

D
Diego
From
Brazil
I had a great stay at the hostel. The atmosphere is really cool. Special thanks to David and his entire team who do an incredible job!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Price from
US$132.24
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Haus by ITH - 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...

F
Faye
From
New Zealand
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Price from
US$129.60
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.

R
Robert
From
United States
Erica was the Volunteer Staff who lives there in exchange for her housing. She was very helpful at every turn. We will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 190 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 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Hostels that guests love in San Diego

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,105 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,105 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$82.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,782 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$111.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,528 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
Avg. price/night: US$136.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
It was super close to the beach, the people was nice, and it’s in a safe area. The breakfas was good, they have baggel, fruits and cereals, coffe and teas. What I loved is they had a rental shop aswell, so you can rent bikes, surfboards, and lots of other outdoors stuff. they also have a schedule in the main room where it shows different (free or super cheap) activities. I went to a free yoga class infront of the ocean, and I also got fish tacos for $1.5 in the restaurant near the hostel
Guest review by
Marta
Solo traveller