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1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - HostelPoint Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (629 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
Robert
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
2. Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy HostelDowntown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (995 reviews)
"Nice location"
Dylan
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
3. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker HostelMission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, perfect location and friendly staff!"
Aida
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
4. Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp HostelDowntown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (742 reviews)
"Great location too"
Divya
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
5. La Ventana
La VentanaDowntown San Diego
7.4 out of 10, Good, (87 reviews)
"room was clean, helpful staff"
Alvin
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
6. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean BeachPoint Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (260 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, super convenient and the staff are delightful."
Jake
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
7. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific BeachPacific 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!"
Melanie
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
8. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - HostelDowntown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (762 reviews)
"It was close to everything in gaslamp area in walking distance"
kevin
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
9. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf HostelPacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (277 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, and great breakfast burritos just around the corner!!"
ivy
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
10. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
California Dreams Hostel - DowntownDowntown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (441 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Marcelo
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
11. Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rdDowntown 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...
Jessica
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - HostelPoint Loma
10/10 Excellent
It was really clean, beautiful, the staff were so helpful. 10/10 would recommend. I felt safe, the kitchen and bathrooms were great. Make sure you are there for the Wednesday evening farmers market!
EllaRose