Hostel

International Travelers House Adventure Hostel

230 W Cedars St. , Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 857 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very good
857 reviews

everything is so clean and organized. There’s privacy in the rooms, bathrooms and lockers to keep your things. The staff is so friendly and made my experience so much better

Vitoria United States

I would like to thank all the staff!! Nathan in particular (my BFF) as well as the rest for being polite, helpful, nice, and overall making the stay with a fell like home! I highly recommend this as well as other facilities form ITH! Thank you!

Fabio Mexico

Nice kitchen and patio and breakfast, curtains for the beds, fun activities, laundry

Hanna Sweden

Very friendly staff. Pancakes for breakfast. Games room/lounge. Events happening in and around the hostel every day. Central to everything

Thori South Africa

great staff - very friendly and helpful perfect location close to little Italy and to tram which is very helpful for low budget travel this is very particular place - you cannot expect same comfort as in a hotel but the price is much lower and it gives opportunity to meet nice people I stayed in a private room for a week - really nice experience

Ewelina United Kingdom

Convenient location in Little Italy. Friendly staff. Very big room for 4 people.

Dmitry United States

Jacob and Nathan are super nice and willing. The location is convenient.

Karla Mexico

it was clean, staff was helpful, good location, well equipped kitchen

Barbora Czech Republic

the location was excellent, the staff was great and it was clean and tidy.

Alex United Kingdom

Its a whole experience, leave your complains out of the doorway

Ramos Mexico
8.1
Very good
857 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “everything is so clean and organized. There’s privacy in the rooms, bathrooms and lockers to keep your things. The staff is so friendly and made my experience so much better”
    Vitoria Vitoria United States United States
  • “I would like to thank all the staff!! Nathan in particular (my BFF) as well as the rest for being polite, helpful, nice, and overall making the stay with a fell like home!”
    Fabio Fabio Mexico Mexico
  • “Nice kitchen and patio and breakfast, curtains for the beds, fun activities, laundry”
    Hanna Hanna Sweden Sweden
  • “Very friendly staff. Pancakes for breakfast. Games room/lounge. Events happening in and around the hostel every day. Central to everything”
    Thori Thori South Africa South Africa
  • “great staff - very friendly and helpful perfect location close to little Italy and to tram which is very helpful for low budget travel this is very particular place - you cannot expect same comfort...”
    Ewelina Ewelina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Convenient location in Little Italy. Friendly staff. Very big room for 4 people.”
    Dmitry Dmitry United States United States
  • “Jacob and Nathan are super nice and willing. The location is convenient.”
    Karla Karla Mexico Mexico
  • “it was clean, staff was helpful, good location, well equipped kitchen”
    Barbora Barbora Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “the location was excellent, the staff was great and it was clean and tidy.”
    Alex Alex United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Its a whole experience, leave your complains out of the doorway”
    Ramos Ramos Mexico Mexico

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money 8.5
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 9.1
High score for San Diego

Stay in the heart of San Diego

You're eligible for a Genius discount at International Travelers House Adventure Hostel! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free WiFi, breakfast and free guided local activities.

Room at the property are located in either the main Captain's House, or in the the Eco Farm House. The farm house includes chickens and a back garden filled with plants, fruits, vegetables and herbs.

An iPad is offered for guest use at at the reception desk. Free adventure activities offered weekly including: beginner surfing, snorkeling, hiking, boat parties, brewery tours, walking tours, Balboa Park picnics, sailing, target shooting, food tastings and more. Nightlife activities are also organized for guests at popular local destinations. Private lockers and luggage storage are available for all guests. Guests can relax in the spacious lounge which features a flat-screen TV.

ITH Adventure Hostel also serves a daily pancake breakfast. The property hosts a social hour every night in which guests can bring their own drinks and food.

The San Diego Zoo and Sea World are 10 minutes’ drive from this hostel. PetCo Park, home of the San Diego Padres, and Balboa Park are less than 4 miles away.

This is our guests' favourite part of San Diego, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

International Travelers House Adventure Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 31 Aug 2012.

Show me more
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of San Diego, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Saved to 2957 lists

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for San Diego
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Vitoria
    United StatesUnited States
    “everything is so clean and organized. There’s privacy in the rooms, bathrooms and lockers to keep your things. The staff is so friendly and made my experience so much better”
  • Fabio
    MexicoMexico
    “I would like to thank all the staff!! Nathan in particular (my BFF) as well as the rest for being polite, helpful, nice, and overall making the stay with a fell like home! I highly recommend this as well as other facilities form ITH! Thank you!”
  • Hanna
    SwedenSweden
    “Nice kitchen and patio and breakfast, curtains for the beds, fun activities, laundry”
  • Thori
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Very friendly staff. Pancakes for breakfast. Games room/lounge. Events happening in and around the hostel every day. Central to everything”
  • Ewelina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great staff - very friendly and helpful perfect location close to little Italy and to tram which is very helpful for low budget travel this is very particular place - you cannot expect same comfort as in a hotel but the price is much lower and...”
  • Dmitry
    United StatesUnited States
    “Convenient location in Little Italy. Friendly staff. Very big room for 4 people.”
  • Karla
    MexicoMexico
    “Jacob and Nathan are super nice and willing. The location is convenient.”
  • Barbora
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “it was clean, staff was helpful, good location, well equipped kitchen”
  • Alex
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the location was excellent, the staff was great and it was clean and tidy.”
  • Ramos
    MexicoMexico
    “Its a whole experience, leave your complains out of the doorway”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is this a mixed dorm room or a private room? Thank you.
    you are currently inquiring about a single bed in mixed dormitory, we offer 6 and 4 bed mixed dorms, all female dorms, and private rooms.
    Answered on 10 July 2021
  • where do you park?? how much is parking?
    There is a paid parking lot across the street for $20 a day. Otherwise, you can park for free on the streets.
    Answered on 14 June 2021
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Fresh sheets and towels are included:)
    Answered on 15 September 2019
  • Is there a group me or social network for solo travelers visiting San Diego to find other solo travelers and activities to do?
    Not that we're aware of, but staying at a hostel is a great way to meet other travelers and we offer activities!
    Answered on 5 October 2020
  • Do you rent weekly and monthly
    We rent rooms monthly, however not weekly.
    Answered on 30 October 2019
  • Still looking?
Property surroundings *
Facilities of International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

International Travelers House Adventure Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

16:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express International Travelers House Adventure Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

***Please note: International Travelers House Adventure Hostel welcomes guests from OUTSIDE of San Diego and California ONLY***

International passport or USA ID are required along with a valid credit card upon check-in.

We have a 14 night maximum per month. We do not host guests who want to stay more than 14 nights.

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

FAQs about International Travelers House Adventure Hostel

  • Guests staying at International Travelers House Adventure Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • International Travelers House Adventure Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of San Diego.

  • International Travelers House Adventure Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Pub crawls
    • Entertainment staff
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at International Travelers House Adventure Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at International Travelers House Adventure Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.