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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.

H
Huner
From
Italy
I loved the meditation that was offered by the ocean and the hammock in the garden!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviews
Price from
$145.87
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 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,128 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,617 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.

A
Alamoodi
From
Saudi Arabia
Location and the lady in the reception she was really kind and she guided us to good places to go in San Diego
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviews
Price from
$94
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.

V
Valentine
From
France
I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was super friendly and perfect for meeting fellow travelers from all over the world. The common areas were clean, cozy, and well-designed. The staff was incredible—always smiling, helpful, and full of great local tips. The beds were comfortable, the rooms well-kept, and everything was well-organized. I felt right at home and would 100% recommend this place to anyone. I’ll definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Price from
$94.19
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.

S
Susann
From
Germany
It was great all around. The staff is amazing and friendly! Everything was very clean, the beds in the dorms have curtains and enough space on the nightstand to actually put something on, which is rare. The kitchen is very well stocked and there is enough space to store your own food. Breakfast is a nice selection of bagels, fruit and cornflakes. Free parking is easy to find on the street. You can rent bikes, surfboards etc for a fee.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 841 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.

J
Justin
From
United States
Very modern place. Love the private beds and clothes hooks, shelf and outlets in every bed. Great location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
$121
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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviews
Price from
$85.80
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...

S
Susan
From
Canada
I didn’t stay for breakfast, leaving for a 5 am train, but the shower and towels were great, and the bed comfy. Great staff too!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
$76.80
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.

L
Lucinda
From
United States
Staff 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, 199 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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  • Avg. price/night: $72.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,128 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,128 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $115.97
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,818 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $124.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 841 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
  • Avg. price/night: $170.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,617 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $136.43
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 388 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $119.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,691 reviews
    Great 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 by
    Charlotte
    Young couple