Name: ITH Zoo Hostel San Diego
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 $29 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel ITH Zoo Hostel San Diego

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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Hot shower at last. Sanity level of guests way up and conflict between guests way down from last stay. Black man riding pale green bicycle around kitchen. Porn actor, "If you could call it an audition." MtoF and woman playing a video game running all over a map, "They removed the desert and prison which was my favorite part." AfroSamurai on TV during the early hours. Shepherds pie, quinoa, desser tbread dinner. Much better than the other San Diego ITH.

Jan, United States of America

Very good located, nice breakfast and people. Cool atmosphere. Cool staff. Great facilities.

Albert, United States of America

Everyone was quite kind. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world

Robert, United States of America

Clean, spacious rooms, lots of common space. Good atmosphere, good facilities.

Jmci, Ireland

Great environment great people had a blast wanted to stay more days but it was booked..

Elenora, United States of America

Amazing staff, very helpful. Interesting people staying at the hostel. Clean bathrooms, good breakfast.

Dima, Poland

Staff, everything was great. almost all we welcoming pr they kept to themselves, but I didnt feel like o was on a solo trip, i felt like i was on a vaca woth friends, even though we known each other for only a couple of days.

Corychav, United States of America

Everyone was friendly, fun sociable and outgoing. Really wonderful place and I most definitely enjoyed my stay there.

Andrew, United States of America

They put me in a mixed room and not in an all-female room. I RSVP'ed 1 month in advance for an all female room. Staff was not accommodating, and I left absolutely disappointed and feeling violated. The manager was not in, and I spoke with at least 3 staff from different shifts within a 24 hour period, and I also emailed after the trip and I have received no response from the manager/owner. Don't waste your money.

Holly, United States of America

The staff made me a delicious sandwich when I arrived!! I missed dinner.

Katie, United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Hot shower at last. Sanity level of guests way up and conflict between guests way down from last stay. Black man riding pale green bicycle around kitchen. ”

Jan United States of America
“Very good located, nice breakfast and people. Cool atmosphere. Cool staff. Great facilities.”

Albert United States of America
“Everyone was quite kind. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world”

Robert United States of America
“Clean, spacious rooms, lots of common space. Good atmosphere, good facilities.”

Jmci Ireland
“Great environment great people had a blast wanted to stay more days but it was booked..”

Elenora United States of America
“Amazing staff, very helpful. Interesting people staying at the hostel. Clean bathrooms, good breakfast.”

Dima Poland
“Staff, everything was great. almost all we welcoming pr they kept to themselves, but I didnt feel like o was on a solo trip, i felt like i was on a vaca woth friends, even though we known each other...”

Corychav United States of America
“Everyone was friendly, fun sociable and outgoing. Really wonderful place and I most definitely enjoyed my stay there.”

Andrew United States of America
“They put me in a mixed room and not in an all-female room. I RSVP'ed 1 month in advance for an all female room. Staff was not accommodating, and I left absolutely disappointed and feeling...”

Holly United States of America
“The staff made me a delicious sandwich when I arrived!! I missed dinner.”

Katie 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 8.9 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!

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in friendly locals, sandy beaches and relaxation – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Broadway San Diego
0.2 miles
Hillcrest San Diego
0.5 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

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

Closest Airports

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

What Travelers Love About This Location

“One of the best SoCal Hostels! Great neighborhood. Close to lots of restaurants. I’d certainly stay here again and plan on it. I have to tell you, ...”

Dave

United States of America

8.3

“Thank to all personnel whose dedication makes it possible. Complaining about ITH Beach....hateOnly face of the european "mánager" a thin girl living...”

Applied

Spain

“Great activities arranged by the hostel! Very friendly and helpful staff! Great breakfast and free dinner! Super great location!”

Tingting

China

9.5

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

ITH Zoo Hostel San Diego 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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Hot shower at last. Sanity level of guests way up and conflict between guests way down from last stay. Black man riding pale green bicycle around kitchen. Porn actor, "If you could call it an audition." MtoF and woman playing a video game running all over a map, "They removed the desert and prison which was my favorite part." AfroSamurai on TV during the early hours. Shepherds pie, quinoa, desser tbread dinner. Much better than the other San Diego ITH.”

Jan

“Staff, everything was great. almost all we welcoming pr they kept to themselves, but I didnt feel like o was on a solo trip, i felt like i was on a vaca woth friends, even though we known each other for only a couple of days. ”

Corychav

“They put me in a mixed room and not in an all-female room. I RSVP'ed 1 month in advance for an all female room. Staff was not accommodating, and I left absolutely disappointed and feeling violated. The manager was not in, and I spoke with at least 3 staff from different shifts within a 24 hour period, and I also emailed after the trip and I have received no response from the manager/owner. Don't waste your money.”

Holly

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Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Martin
Germany
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- most of the guests were long term residents during off season, so if you want to meet other travelers, go somewhere else - activities didn't take place, probably due the reason mentioned above - bathroom facilities could be cleaner
- comfortable beds, rooms were clean and had windows - staff prepared dinner each night

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Jan Ryan
United States of America

2 helpful votes
7.5

“Highly entertaining. Youth culture.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. No complaints.
Hot shower at last. Sanity level of guests way up and conflict between guests way down from last stay. Black man riding pale green bicycle around kitchen. Porn actor, "If you could call it an audition." MtoF and woman playing a video game running all over a map, "They removed the desert and prison which was my favorite part." AfroSamurai on TV during the early hours. Shepherds pie, quinoa, desser tbread dinner. Much better than the other San Diego ITH.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Albert
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Great hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a very unique hostel. It's hard to complain about it because everyone is super positive and nice. I totally recommend it
Very good located, nice breakfast and people. Cool atmosphere. Cool staff. Great facilities.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Susan
Canada
5.8

“I like the staff, and free meals, but the noise overnight was pretty bad.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really noisy all night, in kitchen area, AND hallways. One guy is underwear in hallway at 3 am.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

Anonymous
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Nice community, not a typical hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's not a typical hostel. Most of the people live there long term therefore you can't connect that easily over exploring the City together. They just have other stuff to do. - not enough lockers - room floor was not cleaned daily that's why there was a lot of hair and sand on the floor - bathroom mirrors needs to be cleaned
- nice community, lots of interesting people - family dinner every day, nice idea

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Geert
Belgium
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
hospitality, nice people running the hostel. Good place to meet nice people. very familiar, feels like coming home. Breakfast and dinner provided . every night some things to do

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Jack
United States of America

4 helpful votes
6.7

“Good loc- bad staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is very irresponsible. I waited 20 min first day outside for someone to open the door as i yet didnt have my hostel card yet. Nobody waits in the reception you need to look for someone all over the place. So unprofessional
Perfect location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

Applied
Spain
10

“Cool!!”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Complaining about ITH Beach....hateOnly face of the european "mánager" a thin girl living in Room 5....she couldnt adapt to a change or decision made by her own personnel, a change of Room or bed.....and she mistreated me & her own personnel with permanent hate face too....ordering them fórce me to leave....They do a do a great job though much better than 'her'. Many Thanks!!
Thank to all personnel whose dedication makes it possible. Complaining about ITH Beach....hateOnly face of the european "mánager" a thin girl living in Room 5....she couldnt adapt to a change or decision made by her own personnel, a change of Room or bed.....and she mistreated me & her own personnel with hate too....ordering them fórce me to leave....They do a do a great job. Many Thanks!! I come to work in Live Research wich is also a lot of effort.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 24, 2018

Tingting
China
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great activities arranged by the hostel! Very friendly and helpful staff! Great breakfast and free dinner! Super great location!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 23, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Awesome”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

Cathy
Australia
9.6

“I wish I could stay :') Love you guys forever.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
So much fun. Loved the people, loved the space.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 16, 2018

Alex
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Great facilities and staff, and clean room, exceptional for price!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
n/a
Great facilities and staff, and clean room, exceptional for price!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

James
United States of America
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Waiting 15 for someone to check me. I keep getting told someone will be with you soon. This was the only issue I had.
Not bad set up

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Robert
United States of America
10

“It was enjoyable; although, sleeping with others snoring is not easy.”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I did not know I need to bring towels.
Everyone was quite kind. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Lucashjo
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
18+ hostel. Very updated and modern

Stayed in August 2018

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in friendly locals, sandy beaches and relaxation – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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