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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.

C
Carlos Andrés
From
Colombia
The inclusion and friendliness of many people included staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,811 reviews
Price from
$142.73
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.

L
Letícia
From
Brazil
I thought it was a modern hostel. Everything was clean all the time and they are so welcoming all the time. I had a wonderful experience during my staying there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,109 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.

D
Daniel
From
United Kingdom
Excellent, lovely location. Friendly staff. Good facilities. Comfy beds and good showers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,567 reviews
Price from
$132.74
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.

T
Taha Adnane
From
France
Everything was good : the stuff, cleanliness, the game room.... The service is very nice I recommend and if i come back to San Diego i will just come back to that hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,677 reviews
Price from
$99.90
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.

S
SERHAT
From
Turkey
Warm welcome, helpfulness, hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
$103.25
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.

F
Fares
From
Tunisia
Amazing 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, 825 reviews
Price from
$110
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, 382 reviews
Price from
$132
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.

S
Simon
From
Switzerland
The Location was the best I've ever seen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 761 reviews
Price from
$133.38
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...

A
AB
From
Colombia
The cleanliness is top notch especially the bathrooms. Given they are shared, it’s impressive how impeccable they maintain it at all times. They also have rules for guests displayed clearly. It creates a distinct advantage for them over other hostels in the vicinity. Santiago and the volunteers are always happy to help on any front. It feels like at home. The location is super convenient. You can walk all downtown, close to public transportation (Trolley and bus), great neighborhood for restaurants, Farmers market, Bay Area etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews
Price from
$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

Lucky D's Youth and Traveler's Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Just a 5-minute walk from the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, Lucky D’s Hostel in San Diego’s East Village offers a welcoming and social atmosphere with free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

D
Dr ubaidullah
From
Pakistan
nice and well arranged hostel huge wide laundry area and kitchen good number of toilets well organized
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews
Price from
$93.50
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 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,110 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 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,110 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: $131.53
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,811 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: $111.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 825 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: $145.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,567 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, 382 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