Nice hostels in San Diego
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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 is located within a 3-km distance of SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park and within 25 minutes' walk of Point Loma Park. The historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park can be reached approximately a 10-minute drive from the San Diego hostel.
Guests will also find Culture Brewing Co, which is just near the property.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located within a 3-km distance of SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park and within 25 minutes' walk of Point Loma Park. The historic oceanfront Belmont Amusement Park can be reached approximately a 10-minute drive from the San Diego hostel.
Guests will also find Culture Brewing Co, which is just near the property.
Stay Classy
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
The Ruocco Park is 2.3 km from the comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the San Diego Museum of Art, which is 2.4 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is approximately a 30-minute walk from the Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South.
Classy hostel is located in the immediate vicinity of Albertsons in the Seodaemun-Gu district of San Diego.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
The Ruocco Park is 2.3 km from the comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the San Diego Museum of Art, which is 2.4 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is approximately a 30-minute walk from the Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South.
Classy hostel is located in the immediate vicinity of Albertsons in the Seodaemun-Gu district of San Diego.
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Located in the Hedelfingen district of San Diego, the San Diego hostel is a 20-minute walk from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and 450 m from such shopping venues as the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza". The hostel is 2.4 km from the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center and just 1.7 km from the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the San Diego Zoo, which is about a 10-minute ride away.
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Located in the Hedelfingen district of San Diego, the San Diego hostel is a 20-minute walk from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and 450 m from such shopping venues as the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza". The hostel is 2.4 km from the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center and just 1.7 km from the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the San Diego Zoo, which is about a 10-minute ride away.
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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
The hostel is located around 100 metres from Pacific Beach Surf Shop and around a 10-minute ride from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel is within a few blocks of Palisades Park.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the historic Belmont Amusement Park, which is 2.4 km away.
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located around 100 metres from Pacific Beach Surf Shop and around a 10-minute ride from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel is within a few blocks of Palisades Park.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the historic Belmont Amusement Park, which is 2.4 km away.
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Best-rated
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
The SeaWorld San Diego is 2.5 km from the comfortable hostel, while the vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is nearly a 5-minute walk away. This hostel provides a convenient location in the old part of San Diego, a few moments from Flowrider.
The old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park can also be found merely 250 metres away.
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
The SeaWorld San Diego is 2.5 km from the comfortable hostel, while the vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is nearly a 5-minute walk away. This hostel provides a convenient location in the old part of San Diego, a few moments from Flowrider.
The old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park can also be found merely 250 metres 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 man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park" is in close proximity to the hostel, while Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is 2.5 km from Spanish Landing Waterfront Park.
Families can have quality time by visiting the old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
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 man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park" is in close proximity to the hostel, while Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is 2.5 km from Spanish Landing Waterfront Park.
Families can have quality time by visiting the old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
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Beach access
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This San Diego hostel also boasts a beachfront location, just moments from the Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This San Diego hostel also boasts a beachfront location, just moments from the Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market.
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Top location
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
The hostel is right in the centre of San Diego and only a few steps from the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. You can access The Headquarters at Seaport Open-Air Market (1.2 km) and the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza" (1.3 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
The lifelike waterside Unconditional Surrender Sculpture is only 1.9 km from the San Diego hostel.
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)
The hostel is right in the centre of San Diego and only a few steps from the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. You can access The Headquarters at Seaport Open-Air Market (1.2 km) and the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza" (1.3 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
The lifelike waterside Unconditional Surrender Sculpture is only 1.9 km from the San Diego hostel.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
Offerring a location around 2 km from USS Midway Interactive Museum, this San Diego hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the longtime Old Globe Theater, which is 2.3 km away. Fleet Science Center can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the San Diego accommodation.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown is merely 650 metres from the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza" and a stone's throw from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum.
Equipped with a mini-fridge-bar, some rooms also feature cable channels.
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
Offerring a location around 2 km from USS Midway Interactive Museum, this San Diego hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the longtime Old Globe Theater, which is 2.3 km away. Fleet Science Center can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of the San Diego accommodation.
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown is merely 650 metres from the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza" and a stone's throw from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum.
Equipped with a mini-fridge-bar, some rooms also feature cable channels.
Rk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel offers a prime location in the Seodaemun-Gu district of San Diego, only a few steps from Waterfront. Also, the hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the Japanese Friendship Garden.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, which stands around a 25-minute walk from this San Diego accommodation.
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
The comfortable hostel offers a prime location in the Seodaemun-Gu district of San Diego, only a few steps from Waterfront. Also, the hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the Japanese Friendship Garden.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the outdoor National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military Bronze Statues, which stands around a 25-minute walk from this San Diego accommodation.
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 right in the centre of the centre of the city and is a mere 0.7 km from the Cabrillo Bridge. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center (2.6 km) and Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market (1.8 km) for visitors to explore.
The 53-room Gaslamp hostel is just 5 minutes' walk from the Horton Plaza Park and in proximity to the New Children's Museum.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
This San Diego hostel is right in the centre of the centre of the city and is a mere 0.7 km from the Cabrillo Bridge. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the waterfront Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center (2.6 km) and Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market (1.8 km) for visitors to explore.
The 53-room Gaslamp hostel is just 5 minutes' walk from the Horton Plaza Park and in proximity to the New Children's Museum.
Podshare San Diego
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Offerring a location around a 10-minute drive from the Japanese Friendship Garden, the San Diego hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Copley Symphony Hall, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Podshare San Diego hostel is also 2.5 km from the Museum of Photographic Arts.
First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, a prominent religious site, is a short way from the San Diego property.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Offerring a location around a 10-minute drive from the Japanese Friendship Garden, the San Diego hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Copley Symphony Hall, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Podshare San Diego hostel is also 2.5 km from the Museum of Photographic Arts.
First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, a prominent religious site, is a short way from the San Diego property.
Ith Colive Balboa Park
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Guests of the hostel can discover the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located about a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like Balboa Stadium, which is 2.9 km away. This hostel is 2.4 km from the San Diego Zoo and 2.7 km from Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market.
San Diego Anthropological Museum of Man is among the cultural highlights close to Ith Colive Balboa Park hostel, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away.
Ith Colive Balboa Park
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Ith Colive Balboa Park
Guests of the hostel can discover the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located about a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like Balboa Stadium, which is 2.9 km away. This hostel is 2.4 km from the San Diego Zoo and 2.7 km from Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market.
San Diego Anthropological Museum of Man is among the cultural highlights close to Ith Colive Balboa Park hostel, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away.
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International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
USS Midway Interactive Museum is about a 25-minute walk from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Mingei International Museum, which is 2.1 km away. Copley Symphony Hall can be reached in proximity to this San Diego hostel.
International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only hostel enjoys a prime location 2.2 km from Timken Museum of Art.
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
USS Midway Interactive Museum is about a 25-minute walk from the hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Mingei International Museum, which is 2.1 km away. Copley Symphony Hall can be reached in proximity to this San Diego hostel.
International Travelers House Downtown San Diego - Adults Only hostel enjoys a prime location 2.2 km from Timken Museum of Art.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in San Diego, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (1727 Reviews) |
From 37$ | |
| Stay Classy |
9.0 / 10 (1001 Reviews) |
From 42$ | |
| Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel |
8.6 / 10 (1580 Reviews) |
From 41$ | |
| Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel (Adults Only) |
8.2 / 10 (579 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel |
9.2 / 10 (368 Reviews) |
From 48$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hostels are near San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter?
Gaslamp Hostel and Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel are both located near the Gaslamp Quarter, perfect for exploring nightlife and restaurants. This area is famous for its entertainment and dining options.
Visit Gaslamp Quarter after 8pm for a chance to enjoy live music and vibrant street performances.
Which budget hostels are close to the beach in San Diego?
Consider stay options like Ith San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel and California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach, both located near the beach. They offer a fun atmosphere and quick access to sandy shores.
Plan your beach visit early in the morning-before 10 am, to enjoy quieter stretches of sand.
What hostels are recommended for young travelers in Ocean Beach?
Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel and California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach cater well to young travelers, with a social atmosphere and proximity to beach activities. They foster connections among guests, perfect for making new friends.
Join the sunset bonfires held on Ocean Beach for a great way to socialize and enjoy the beach vibes.
Which hostels offer affordable stays and are near historic Balboa Park?
Ith Colive Balboa Park is an affordable option located near Balboa Park, famous for its museums and gardens. It provides a great base for those wanting to explore the park's culture and history.
Visit Balboa Park on a Sunday to enjoy free admission to many of the museums.
Are there hostels in San Diego suitable for sports enthusiasts?
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel is great for sports enthusiasts, located near watersport activities like surfing and paddleboarding. Its location makes it easy to rent equipment nearby.
Rent a surfboard at Mission Beach after 10 am when rental shops offer lower rates.
Which hostels are convenient for exploring downtown San Diego?
Both Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel and International Travelers House Downtown San Diego provide easy access to downtown attractions. They are close to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Use the trolley to travel from downtown to nearby attractions like Coronado Island for a fun day trip.
What are some affordable hostels for travelers near San Diego International Airport?
Consider staying at Rk Hostel and Lucky D'S Youth And Traveler'S Hostel, both offer budget-friendly options close to the airport. This saves time on travel just before your flight.
Use rideshare services from the airport after 8 pm to avoid traffic delays around downtown.
What unique activities should I try while staying in San Diego?
Try the San Diego Bay Cruise for fantastic views and the chance to see sea lions or book a whale-watching tour during the migration season. Both activities offer a unique perspective of the coastline.
Book a whale-watching tour early in the morning for the best chance of sightings and calmer waters.
How can guests experience local culture during their stay?
Visitors can explore the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, which showcases California's history through preserved buildings and live demonstrations. It's a free activity that gives a taste of local culture.
Plan your visit on a weekend for more live performances and cultural events happening in the park.
What are the best local foods to try in San Diego?
San Diego is famous for fish tacos and carne asada fries. Head to places like Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop for outstanding tacos and local flavors.
Visit Lucha Libre for lunch on weekdays to avoid long wait times but still enjoy their famous decor.
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