Hostels in San Diego
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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
Ocean Beach, San Diego
Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodations in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace.
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Celeste
From
MexicoIt is about 10m from the airport, it is very clean and it has a great atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews
Price from
$121.50
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.
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Krizia
From
HondurasEverything was well organized and super clean. I would definitely recommend this place and I myself would stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviews
Price from
$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.
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Walaa
From
EgyptThey carefully considered all the small details related to cleanliness and facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews
Price from
$111.55
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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Proscovia
From
AbkhaziaPeaceful, beds comfortable, perfectly airrated in common areas, plenty plenty of windows in dinning, place always clean, plenty utensils, very spacious rooms enough separation from roommates, front desk kind n helpful, feels very secure and day time quiet… bonus ear plugs for street noice but windows n curtains help to decrease it…
This is my go to place downtown San Diego.
Great value for money
It’s very central to literally everything
I just got out Afew steps n there was CVS etc
Place is perfectly situated in convenient location downtown
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 reviews
Price from
$84.60
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.
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Carolina
From
AustraliaEverything 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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
$80.73
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.
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Fares
From
TunisiaAmazing 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, 853 reviews
Price from
$93.50
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.
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Felippe
From
BrazilGreat stay!
I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel. The location is excellent — just a short walk to the beach and close to lots of bars and restaurants. Perfect for exploring San Diego on foot.
The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The place was clean, quiet, and welcoming. I definitely recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Price from
$99
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.
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Mariana
From
BrazilThe space is very organized and clean, there are activities every day, so it's perfect for meeting new people. It also faces the beach, so you can watch an amazing sunset. I had a great experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews
Price from
$111.80
1 night, 2 adults
ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel
Downtown San Diego, San Diego
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...
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Ashish Digamber
From
IrelandSuper friendly staff and an amazing pan cakes breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews
Price from
$84
1 night, 2 adults
PodShare San Diego
Downtown San Diego, 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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Lucinda
From
United StatesStaff was great. Friendly and professional. The location was in a great location close to restaurants and bars and public transit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
$80
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 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 375 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, 853 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews
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Hostels that guests love in San Diego
- Avg. price/night: $72.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,131 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, 1,131 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: $202.65Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,814 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: $105.42Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 853 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: $176.37Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,645 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: $161.23Scored 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: $144.60Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 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
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