Best Hostels in La Jolla
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The hostel boasts a beachfront location approximately a 10-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, just around the corner from shopping opportunities such as Cow Record Store. The San Diego hostel is also in close proximity to Ocean Beach Farmers Market.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park, which is 2.7 km away.
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel
The hostel boasts a beachfront location approximately a 10-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, just around the corner from shopping opportunities such as Cow Record Store. The San Diego hostel is also in close proximity to Ocean Beach Farmers Market.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park, which is 2.7 km away.
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Best-rated
Stay Classy
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.1 km away, while Albertsons is in close proximity to the hostel. Maritime Museum of San Diego can be reached around a 25-minute walk from this accommodation.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Classy hostel offers proximity to the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, which is 2.4 km away.
Stay Classy
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Stay Classy
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.1 km away, while Albertsons is in close proximity to the hostel. Maritime Museum of San Diego can be reached around a 25-minute walk from this accommodation.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Classy hostel offers proximity to the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, which is 2.4 km away.
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
The San Diego hostel is situated in the Marina district of San Diego, providing access to such shopping venues as the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza", situated just 450 metres away. The hostel is situated around a 10-minute ride from the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center.
The 59-room Hi San Diego Downtown hostel is also located only 1.8 km from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum.
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel
The San Diego hostel is situated in the Marina district of San Diego, providing access to such shopping venues as the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza", situated just 450 metres away. The hostel is situated around a 10-minute ride from the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center.
The 59-room Hi San Diego Downtown hostel is also located only 1.8 km from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum.
Cheap Hostels in La Jolla
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Beach access
Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel (Adults Only)
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Mission & Pacific Beaches Boardwalk is right near the hostel, while San Diego International airport is 5 km away. Natural sights in the area include SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, 4.1 km from the San Diego hostel, and a beach is a mere 0.7 km away.
Also, Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park.
Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel (Adults Only)
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel (Adults Only)
Mission & Pacific Beaches Boardwalk is right near the hostel, while San Diego International airport is 5 km away. Natural sights in the area include SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, 4.1 km from the San Diego hostel, and a beach is a mere 0.7 km away.
Also, Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park.
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The comfortable hostel offers a convenient location in Mission Beach, which is also known for its stunning ocean views and being home to Belmont Park, fairly close to Flowrider. The vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster can be reached merely 5 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the vast Fiesta Island, which is 2.4 km away.
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
The comfortable hostel offers a convenient location in Mission Beach, which is also known for its stunning ocean views and being home to Belmont Park, fairly close to Flowrider. The vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster can be reached merely 5 minutes' walk from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the vast Fiesta Island, which is 2.4 km away.
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Beach access
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is located in Point Loma with many seafood eateries which have good views of the harbor and a fun laid back atmosphere, 2.5 km from natural sites such as Spanish Landing Waterfront Park. In addition, LDS Church San Diego 5th Ward is located about 300 metres away.
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
The hostel is located in Point Loma with many seafood eateries which have good views of the harbor and a fun laid back atmosphere, 2.5 km from natural sites such as Spanish Landing Waterfront Park. In addition, LDS Church San Diego 5th Ward is located about 300 metres away.
Youth Hostels in La Jolla
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
Guests may find Seaport Village Shopping Complex situated merely 1.4 km away and USS Midway Interactive Museum, which is nearly a 25-minute walk from the hostel. Nearby historical sites, such as the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, are located 2 km away.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown is about 500 metres from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum and just near the 2.7-acre Park at the Park.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Guests may find Seaport Village Shopping Complex situated merely 1.4 km away and USS Midway Interactive Museum, which is nearly a 25-minute walk from the hostel. Nearby historical sites, such as the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, are located 2 km away.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown is about 500 metres from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum and just near the 2.7-acre Park at the Park.
International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Located in Little Italy with beautiful views of the San Diego harbor, the San Diego hostel is only 1.7 km from USS Midway Interactive Museum and only 1.8 km from such shopping venues as the primary San Diego Convention Center. The hostel is situated in the very heart of San Diego and a stone's throw from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
Also, visiting San Diego Zoo, which is nearly a 10-minute drive from the 16-room International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy, can be great fun for the whole family.
International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy (Adults Only)
Located in Little Italy with beautiful views of the San Diego harbor, the San Diego hostel is only 1.7 km from USS Midway Interactive Museum and only 1.8 km from such shopping venues as the primary San Diego Convention Center. The hostel is situated in the very heart of San Diego and a stone's throw from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
Also, visiting San Diego Zoo, which is nearly a 10-minute drive from the 16-room International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy, can be great fun for the whole family.
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Top location
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Beach access
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The historic Belmont Amusement Park is located about 10 minutes' drive from this San Diego hostel, and Promenade at Pacific Beach Shopping Center is 1.3 km away.
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach comprises 6 rooms with ironing facilities and air conditioning, as well as a multi-channel TV.
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
The historic Belmont Amusement Park is located about 10 minutes' drive from this San Diego hostel, and Promenade at Pacific Beach Shopping Center is 1.3 km away.
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach comprises 6 rooms with ironing facilities and air conditioning, as well as a multi-channel TV.
Hostels In La Jolla City Centre
Gaslamp Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
This San Diego hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and merely 0.7 km from Cabrillo Bridge. Japanese Friendship Garden is also situated nearly 5 minutes away by car.
Families can have quality time by visiting San Diego Zoo, which is 2.6 km away.
Gaslamp Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Gaslamp Hostel
This San Diego hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and merely 0.7 km from Cabrillo Bridge. Japanese Friendship Garden is also situated nearly 5 minutes away by car.
Families can have quality time by visiting San Diego Zoo, which is 2.6 km away.
Rk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Located 2.6 km from Balboa Stadium, the comfortable hostel is about a 25-minute walk from Seaport Village Shopping Complex. This hostel is a mere 350 metres from Vitreum and 2.9 km from San Diego Zoo.
Rk hostel offers access to Little Italy, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
Rk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Rk Hostel
Located 2.6 km from Balboa Stadium, the comfortable hostel is about a 25-minute walk from Seaport Village Shopping Complex. This hostel is a mere 350 metres from Vitreum and 2.9 km from San Diego Zoo.
Rk hostel offers access to Little Italy, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
Podshare San Diego
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is about a 5-minute walk from this hostel, while San Diego Zoo is 3.1 km away. The San Diego hostel is located around 2 km from Ruocco Park.
Little Italy can also be found nearly a 10-minute walk away.
Podshare San Diego
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Podshare San Diego
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church is about a 5-minute walk from this hostel, while San Diego Zoo is 3.1 km away. The San Diego hostel is located around 2 km from Ruocco Park.
Little Italy can also be found nearly a 10-minute walk away.
Hostels in La Jolla with Car Parking
Ith Colive Balboa Park
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is located in Hillcrest with buzzing gay bars and the city's massive annual Pride parade, offering quick access to Broadway San Diego, located just a 5-minute walk away. Sports fans will appreciate Balboa Stadium, located 2.9 km from the San Diego hostel.
Ith Colive Balboa Park hostel is also located around a 10-minute ride from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
Ith Colive Balboa Park
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Ith Colive Balboa Park
The hostel is located in Hillcrest with buzzing gay bars and the city's massive annual Pride parade, offering quick access to Broadway San Diego, located just a 5-minute walk away. Sports fans will appreciate Balboa Stadium, located 2.9 km from the San Diego hostel.
Ith Colive Balboa Park hostel is also located around a 10-minute ride from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
Adorable Room In The House With Peacefull Backyard
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Terrace
In addition, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is located only 500 metres away.
Adorable Room In The House With Peacefull Backyard
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Terrace
Adorable Room In The House With Peacefull Backyard
In addition, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is located only 500 metres away.
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Great deal
International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
The Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South is about a 25-minute walk from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum, which is 2.1 km away. This San Diego hostel is also located within reach of Balboa Stadium.
First Lutheran Church, a prominent religious site, is 300 metres from the San Diego property.
International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only
The Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South is about a 25-minute walk from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum, which is 2.1 km away. This San Diego hostel is also located within reach of Balboa Stadium.
First Lutheran Church, a prominent religious site, is 300 metres from the San Diego property.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in La Jolla, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (1727 Reviews) |
From 37$ | |
| Stay Classy |
9.0 / 10 (983 Reviews) |
From 42$ | |
| Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel |
8.6 / 10 (1577 Reviews) |
From 41$ | |
| Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel (Adults Only) |
8.2 / 10 (582 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (369 Reviews) |
From 54$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in La Jolla are best for visiting the beach?
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach and Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel are excellent choices. They are both within walking distance of Pacific Beach, where you can enjoy sunbathing and surfing.
Arrive before 10am to secure a good spot on the beach and avoid crowded areas.
Which hostels near downtown La Jolla offer budget-friendly stays?
Gaslamp Hostel and California Dreams Hostel - Downtown are located close to downtown attractions. They provide affordable lodging and easy access to restaurants and shops.
Check for early morning promotions at restaurants around Gaslamp Quarter for cheaper breakfast options.
Where can I find hostels in La Jolla for family stays?
Stay Classy and Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel offer spacious rooms suitable for families. They are conveniently located near parks and family-friendly activities.
Book rooms with multiple beds to save on costs and have space for family activities.
Are there hostels in La Jolla that are pet-friendly?
Ith Colive Balboa Park allows pets, making it great for travelers with dogs. Its close proximity to Balboa Park offers outdoor space for walks.
Ensure to bring pet essentials like dishes and waste bags to avoid extra charges.
What budget-friendly hostels are near La Jolla's main attractions?
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach and Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel are affordable options near key attractions. They provide access to the beach and local shops.
Visit nearby Ocean Beach Farmer's Market on Wednesdays for local treats and discounts.
Which La Jolla hostels are adults-only?
International Travelers House Hostel - Little Italy and Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel are adults-only options. They provide relaxing environments for an adult crowd.
Explore nearby pubs on Friday nights to mingle with fellow travelers in an adult-focused atmosphere.
Where can I find hostels with social activities in La Jolla?
Stay Classy and Podshare San Diego offer social events like movie nights and group outings. These hostels encourage meeting new people.
Join group activities early in your stay to build connections and enhance your travel experience.
What is the best time to visit La Jolla for a beach vacation?
The best time to visit is during the summer months from June to August, when the weather is perfect for the beach. Plan your trip early to book the best hostel deals.
Visit during weekdays in early June or late August to enjoy fewer crowds and milder costs.
How do I get around La Jolla easily?
Public transport options like buses run frequently. Rideshare services also provide practical ways to reach different neighborhoods.
Use the MTS app for real-time bus schedules and consider a Day Pass for unlimited travel on public buses.
What unique local experiences should I try in La Jolla?
Consider visiting the La Jolla Cove for kayaking and snorkeling. You can also explore tide pools and enjoy the local seal population.
Go early in the morning to avoid crowds and see more marine life during the tide changes.