Name: ITH Colive Balboa Park
Address: 3751 6th Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103, United States of America, 3751 6th Avenue, California, CA 92103, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $36 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Hostel ITH Colive Balboa Park

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in friendly locals, sandy beaches and relaxation – Check location 3751 6th Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in friendly locals, sandy beaches and relaxation – Check location

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Everyone I met was super friendly and you can’t beat the price!

Jessica

United States of America

Location was ok .Staff was nice enough to let me come in a few hours prior to my check in .

John

United States of America

I like that the price was right. The atmosphere was very chill.

Denise

United States of America

Everyone and everything 😮🙏🏿👀🎯🎯🎯😧♥️☮️☮️☮️😘🥰

Cecilia

United States of America

It’s ok for a travels that just want to pass there a night to sleep and that’s all.

Lucia

Spain

They cook dinner every night for long term residents but even nightly guests can eat. Noelle made salad and a stir fry noodle thing when I was there. Breakfast was poor coffee, pound cake and dry cereal. There are musical instruments (piano, drum set and ?) in the lounge (which is also the kitchen/dining room) as they have jam sessions. Each bed had 2 pillows. Location is close to everything Hillcrest.

Cathy

United States of America

This was my first stay in a hostel, and I am so impressed! Super chill environment and the staff was very kind and helpful. The showers have better water pressure than many "budget" hotel chains, and the beds were comfortable. The .01 cent breakfast & dinner were so good! I had probably the best potato salad of my life here. It's easy to engage the staff and other travelers, and if you need some quiet time, the library is a welcome respite. I would definitely stay here or any ITH hostel again.

Gretchen

United States of America

-0- THIS PLACE SUX!!! IF U ARE LOW ON MONEY...sleep outdoors in CLEAN BALBOA PARK. (It's FREE!) DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS DUMP!!!

Danny

United States of America

Diverse environment. Most people are open hearted and helpful.

Thongsouk

United States of America

The beds are so comfortable - better than most hotels. Great location.

Shannon

United States of America

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“Everyone I met was super friendly and you can’t beat the price!”

Jessica United States of America
“Location was ok .Staff was nice enough to let me come in a few hours prior to my check in .”

John United States of America
“I like that the price was right. The atmosphere was very chill.”

Denise United States of America
“Everyone and everything 😮🙏🏿👀🎯🎯🎯😧♥️☮️☮️☮️😘🥰”

Cecilia United States of America
“It’s ok for a travels that just want to pass there a night to sleep and that’s all.”

Lucia Spain
“They cook dinner every night for long term residents but even nightly guests can eat. Noelle made salad and a stir fry noodle thing when I was there.”

Cathy United States of America
“This was my first stay in a hostel, and I am so impressed! Super chill environment and the staff was very kind and helpful.”

Gretchen United States of America
“-0- THIS PLACE SUX!!! IF U ARE LOW ON MONEY...sleep outdoors in CLEAN BALBOA PARK. (It's FREE!) DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS DUMP!!!”

Danny United States of America
“Diverse environment. Most people are open hearted and helpful.”

Thongsouk United States of America
“The beds are so comfortable - better than most hotels. Great location.”

Shannon United States of America

Located 3 mi away from Central San Diego, ITH Zoo Hostel San Diego provides guests with a daily free breakfast and free food to cook nightly. It offers mixed dormitory rooms equipped with free WiFi.

Each air-conditioned dormitory room offers a work desk, a walk-in closet and a dresser. Private lockers are available. Free access to iPads is provided.

Free weekly activities which include beginner surfing, snorkeling, hiking, boat parties, brewery and walking tours, balboa park picnics, sailing, target shooting and food tastings are offered to guests.Guests can also relax in the hostel library with a book or visit the games room which features a billiards table. ITH Zoo Hostel San Diego offers discounts to additional local tour companies which offer sightseeing tours, beach tours, and snorkeling.

Guests can enjoy free catered local food each night except Taco Tuesday. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available.

The San Diego Zoo is 2 mi away from ITH Zoo Hostel. San Diego International Airport is 11 minutes’ drive away. Ocean Beach is 7 mi away.

Hillcrest is a great choice for travelers interested in friendly locals, sandy beaches and relaxation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Diego! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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International Traveler’s House was founded to create memorable, authentic and unique experiences for travelers. We do this through taking guests on FREE adventures and we also offer FREE continental breakfast and provide FREE pizza catered from an authentic local Italian restaurant for dinner!

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Broadway San Diego
0.2 miles
San Diego Zoo
0.9 miles
Old Globe Theatre
1 miles
California Tower
1.1 miles
San Diego Museum of Man
1.1 miles
The Prado San Diego
1.2 miles
Natural History Museum
1.2 miles
Balboa Park
1.2 miles
Divisionary Theatre
1.2 miles
San Diego Hall of Champions
1.4 miles

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Jakes Wine Bar Cafe/Bar
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Baby Cakes Cupcake & Cafe Cafe/Bar
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Pappalecco Italian Coffee Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Whole Foods Organic Market Supermarket
0.1 miles
Sunday Farmers Market Market
0.4 miles

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San Diego International Airport
2.4 miles
Abelardo L Rodriguez Airport
18 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Comfortable hostel, great vibe, free breakfast and complimentary dinner was a big plus and very good food. Close to the park and zoo. Friendly staff very helpfu...”

John

Ireland

8.7

“The location is excellent! The staff are super friendly!”

Lourival

Brazil

8.3

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Until 11:00 AM

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This hostel does not accommodate children.

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Pets are not allowed.

ITH Colive Balboa Park accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note: Guests are not allowed to stay longer than 14 days in 1 month.

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“They cook dinner every night for long term residents but even nightly guests can eat. Noelle made salad and a stir fry noodle thing when I was there. Breakfast was poor coffee, pound cake and dry cereal. There are musical instruments (piano, drum set and ?) in the lounge (which is also the kitchen/dining room) as they have jam sessions. Each bed had 2 pillows. Location is close to everything Hillcrest.”

“This was my first stay in a hostel, and I am so impressed! Super chill environment and the staff was very kind and helpful. The showers have better water pressure than many "budget" hotel chains, and the beds were comfortable. The .01 cent breakfast & dinner were so good! I had probably the best potato salad of my life here. It's easy to engage the staff and other travelers, and if you need some quiet time, the library is a welcome respite. I would definitely stay here or any ITH hostel again.”

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Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Jessica
United States of America
9.2

“A great value in an amazing location. Be sure to bring a towel though!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s not something that could make or break my impression of the Zoo hostile, but, they said they provided fresh, clean, towels and every time I went to go get one from the bin they were out.
Everyone I met was super friendly and you can’t beat the price!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A door key system to get into the building would be very helpful

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

John
United States of America

4 helpful votes
5.8

Okay
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking was a joke had to pay every two hours then drove for half hr before finding a free spot .This was more like a frat house not sure who worked there or who stayed there but it did it’s purpose a bed to rest .
Location was ok .Staff was nice enough to let me come in a few hours prior to my check in .

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Denise
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was pretty hot in my room. The fabric on the ceiling that give the top bunks little privacy also blocked the air flow so it was a little uncomfortable.
I like that the price was right. The atmosphere was very chill.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Cecilia
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everyone and everything 😮🙏🏿👀🎯🎯🎯😧♥️☮️☮️☮️😘🥰

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Lucie
France
Age group: 25 – 34
8.8

“I don't wanna leave!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would be perfect with curtains on beds + bed lamp.
Great people, comfy beds, big common room, delicious complementary dinner.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Cecilia
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Male and female shared rooms

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Lucia Barquín
Spain
5.0

“It could be better”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place it wasn’t really clean and also it was smelling bad. In the room was so hot. You have to wait all the time that you need something a while in the reception
It’s ok for a travels that just want to pass there a night to sleep and that’s all.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Vlasta
United States of America
10

“Good price, good people”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
ventilation in the room
Nice people, comfortable and welcoming

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

John
Ireland

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Comfortable hostel, great vibe, free breakfast and complimentary dinner was a big plus and very good food. Close to the park and zoo. Friendly staff very helpful.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 15, 2019

Cathy
United States of America
Age group: 55 – 64

7 helpful votes
7.5

“Inexpensive and good for a couple of nights”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1) no available lockers/all taken and zero lockers in the room even though there was space in room 10, 2) food storage also full and messy 3) no AC but the ceiling fan and a good stand up fan were enough with the window open (no screen) 4) both bathrooms are co-Ed with 4 ea of sinks, toilets, showers with full length doors 5) shower water pressure was very poor 6) washer and dryer are reasonably priced but are in the kitchen 7) you have to buzz reception or call on the phone to get back into the building; I buzzed and called and stood there 10 min and no one responded. A ‘co live’ resident (they apply and can rent monthly) came up and used a credit card to open the door. I did that the next time I returned. 8) you do have to go up stairs to the second floor.
They cook dinner every night for long term residents but even nightly guests can eat. Noelle made salad and a stir fry noodle thing when I was there. Breakfast was poor coffee, pound cake and dry cereal. There are musical instruments (piano, drum set and ?) in the lounge (which is also the kitchen/dining room) as they have jam sessions. Each bed had 2 pillows. Location is close to everything Hillcrest.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 15, 2019

Gretchen
United States of America
9.2

“Fantastic value in the heart of San Diego.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The plumbing in the building needs a little work. The toilets are pretty sensitive and the fixture in the kitchen sink was broken. That's understandable in a place with such a high turnover; the staff does the best they can to keep up with the issues. There's no A/C; San Diego has a very agreeable climate but you need to keep the windows open. My dorm room faced Sixth Ave which is pretty loud and busy most of the day. Bring ear plugs and a sleep mask and you should be fine.
This was my first stay in a hostel, and I am so impressed! Super chill environment and the staff was very kind and helpful. The showers have better water pressure than many "budget" hotel chains, and the beds were comfortable. The .01 cent breakfast & dinner were so good! I had probably the best potato salad of my life here. It's easy to engage the staff and other travelers, and if you need some quiet time, the library is a welcome respite. I would definitely stay here or any ITH hostel again.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 30, 2019

Lourival
Brazil
8.3

“Great Staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bunk beds are a little unstable. Any movement of one person shakes the bed and makes noise.
The location is excellent! The staff are super friendly!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 24, 2019

Danny
United States of America

1 helpful vote
3.8

“WORST HOSTEL (of 120-140 that I've stayed in WORLDWIDE...) NOT WORTH the MONEY!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
THE WORST HOSTEL THAT I'VE EVER STAYED IN!!! { FROM EUROPE to CANADA + MEXICO & BOTH COASTS USA!!! } I've stayed in OVER 140 HOSTELS WORLDWIDE...THIS ONE is the WORST of ALL!! ELITIST, SNOBBY STAFF many of whom hardly speak English, "PRIVATE PATIO for STAFF ONLY," often DIRTY... quite a few TRASHY PPL "LIVE, not STAY," HERE & YOU MAY GET ASSIGNED TO A ROOM w/ FOLKS WHO COVER THE FLOOR w/ their JUNK when they could at least put it under their BED? Very small LOCKERS, btw. MEDIOCRE SHOWER & KITCHEN AREA. Very small & cramped. THIS PLACE HAS REALLY BAD AIR FLOW, little A/C is noticed, in short, IT STINKS!!! The UNCOMPROMISING STAFF are SURLY HYPOCRITES! { I've worked in 5 PRISONS, fyi. THIS PLACE REMINDS ME MORE OF A PRISON, ACTUALLY? } Very cramped. IF YOU WANT "BIG BROTHER" in Hosteling...COLIVE'S "THE ZOO" will give U a VIEW OF PRISON if you wish to see what a "PRISON THAT YOU PAY FOR" is like? No, REALLY!!! "1984" P-I-G-S!!! (especially the 2-3 FRENCH STAFF who believe they OWN this DUMP?!) (DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, ppl...) CRAMPED, a long UPSTAIRS WALK to get in, PATIO CAN ONLY BE USED BY STAFF, TOO FAR FROM REAL ATTRACTIONS, SURLY, self-contained, self-absorbed UPTIGHT STAFF. This place is OFTEN DIRTY w/ the TENANTS usually NOT BEING TRAVELERS, but OUT- OF-WORK (or WORKING PPL) who are trying to LIVE in SAN DIEGO, but just can't afford the HIGH RENTS of S.D.?! Bless these Folks...but ARE YOU TRAVELING to S.D. for FUN??? Look elsewhere...
-0- THIS PLACE SUX!!! IF U ARE LOW ON MONEY...sleep outdoors in CLEAN BALBOA PARK. (It's FREE!) DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS DUMP!!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

tynert2
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little warm in the hostel and s bit noisy.
Great location, price, people, and atmosphere

Stayed in May 2019

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Start of dialog content Featuring free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned shared room includes a TV, a work desk, a walk-in closet and a dresser. This room has a maximum occupancy of 6 guests. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Shared bathroom • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content Featuring free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned shared room includes a TV, a work desk, a walk-in closet and a dresser. This room has a maximum occupancy of 4 female guests. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Desk • Shared bathroom • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • City view • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content Featuring free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned shared room includes a TV, a work desk, a walk-in closet and a dresser. The maximum occupancy in this room is 4 guests. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Desk • Shared bathroom • Ironing facilities • Fan • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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