Hostels in San Diego
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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodations in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace.
Stay Classy
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.
Gaslamp Hostel
Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
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.
ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
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.
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
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.
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
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.
ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
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.
ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel
Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighborhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social...
PodShare San Diego
Conveniently set in the center of San Diego, PodShare San Diego is within a 13-minute walk of San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 0.7 miles of Maritime Museum of San Diego.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 748 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 147 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 379 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 793 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviews
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- Avg. price/night: $72.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviewsIt’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 byIreneSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $72.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviewsOne of the best hostels ever: clean, safe, in a great location, providing both privacy and community spirit. Lives up to the name!Guest review byJuliaSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $100.64Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviewsFriendly 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 byPeterSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $124.03Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 848 reviewsI 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 byTinaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $154.80Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,638 reviewsThe 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 byMarošSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $148.83Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviewsIt 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 hostelGuest review byMartaSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $113.84Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviewsGreat location, nice free breakfast, helpful staff, communal areas were clean. Hostel was quiet and the staff were very good with keeping the place safe and secure, generally all round it was very good.Guest review byCharlotteYoung couple
