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Our top choices for San Diego County hostels

1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (998 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean environment"
United States
Silvestre
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay Classy Hostel

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Point Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

3. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (766 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and kind. They make it a great place to stay. Thank you for everything."
United States
Roberta
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

4. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (745 reviews)
"Great location too"
United States
Divya
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Gaslamp Hostel

5. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (442 reviews)
"The place is well cleaned and the staff are professional without doubt. I will recommend this place anytime"
United States
Mukaila
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

6. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.4 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"room was clean, helpful staff"
United States
Alvin
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Ventana

7. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, perfect location and friendly staff!"
United States
Aida
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

8. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (261 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, super convenient and the staff are delightful."
United States
Jake
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

9. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (295 reviews)
"A no-frills, budget-friendly way to stay. Best if you just need a place to get a few hours of sleep, shower, and reset. Being a communal space steps away from nightlife and major roads, you're going to hear noise all night. Bring earplugs or just tire yourself out to the point you don't care, like I did. The staff is extremely accommodating and all of the other guests were friendly and polite. There's a cute outdoor patio, and ample restrooms. It is a little run down in appearance and could...
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hostel on 3rd

10. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"I had a fabulous time! Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and HELPFUL! I will be back!"
United States
Melanie
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

11. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (278 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, and great breakfast burritos just around the corner!!"
United States
ivy
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

12. RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
5.4 out of 10, (317 reviews)
"amazing time"
United States
wilber A
RK Hostel San Diego

13. International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (398 reviews)
"Another great stay."
United States
Benjamin
International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

14. PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"Great location. No AC and very dusty"
United States
Ty
PodShare San Diego - Hostel

15. ITH CoLive Little Italy

ITH CoLive Little Italy
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
ITH CoLive Little Italy
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San Diego County Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,268
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$95
Highest Price
NZ$203

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