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Featured Hostels in San Diego

Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (406)
"Great hostel. Very clean, not a single bad thing to say! "
The price is RM 262
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay Classy Hostel
Property entrance
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (459)
"My stay was excellent, the staff was friendly. The bathroom by my room had a sewerage smell, other than that excellent place for a business trip "
The price is RM 497
per night
22 May - 23 May
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Interior
Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (336)
"Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Super location if you are attending a conference. You can drop off luggage if you arrive early and enjoy the town without lugging your luggage around until checkin time. If you want to visit the city after checkout time you can leave your luggage at the hostel until early evening when you are asked to retrieve it."
The price is RM 645
per night
27 May - 28 May
Gaslamp Hostel
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Beach/ocean view
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (187)
"The staff is very kind & helpful. "
The price is RM 732
per night
21 May - 22 May
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Shared kitchen
Lucky D's Hostel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (295)
"Central place and easy to walk all over town "
The price is RM 373
per night
22 May - 23 May
Lucky D's Hostel
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
1.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (148)
"Great stay"
The price is RM 573
per night
21 May - 22 May
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Living area
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
1.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
"By the beach "
The price is RM 456
per night
21 May - 22 May
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Terrace/patio
Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (148)
"It was nice to stay there for 3 nights I really enjoyed my stay"
The price is RM 147
per night
16 May - 17 May
Hostel on 3rd
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"Very friendly! Clean . Loved it here!"
The price is RM 446
per night
16 May - 17 May
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (347)
"Comfy and great atmosphere~"
The price is RM 423
per night
16 May - 17 May
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
Lobby sitting area
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (54)
" Very nice people and everything just like in the description."
The price is RM 283
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
View from property
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"We stayed during 4 days in a private room! Nothing bad to say, very clean, closed of lot bars, restaurants and shops! And 30 seconds walk to the beach "
The price is RM 471
per night
20 May - 21 May
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Exterior
RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 star property
5.2 out of 10, (235)
"The place is pretty run down. I'm glad my wife was not with me. She would not have stayed. I did not notice on the website there are no towels in the room and you have to bring your own or ask for them at $10/each. "
The price is RM 427
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
RK Hostel San Diego
Terrace/patio
ITH CoLive Little Italy
1.0 star property
ITH CoLive Little Italy
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Other property types in San Diego

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (362)
"We loved the location due to the close proximity to the baseball stadium. The room was very spacious and well stocked. The noise level was very high. Starting at 7am with beer and food delivery trucks til 2:00 am when the bar below you closed. Five hours of sleep was not enough when on a vacation stay. "
Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Sonder The Bungalows
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (48)
"This is ideally placed (a few blocks from the trolley, very near Little Italy restaurants, walk to park or waterfront, walk to Civic Center) and super cute. I prefer this very much to hotels."
The price is RM 1,075
per night
23 May - 24 May
Sonder The Bungalows
Living area
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (889)
"Nice location and gorgeous view of the ocean. Convenient to restaurants and food shopping"
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
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San Diego Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,860
Accommodation
14 Hostels
Lowest Price
RM147
Highest Price
RM732

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in San Diego?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. We’ve heard good things about the zoo, waterfront and other attractions in this destination.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in San Diego?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Stay Classy Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Park and Market Trolley Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Park and Market Trolley Station and Convention Center Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, desks and linens in all rooms. Gaslamp Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue Station and Civic Center Station. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers and linens in all rooms. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Mission Beach Boardwalk. You can take advantage of free continental breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms.
How many hostels should I expect to find in San Diego?
If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in San Diego, one of Expedia’s 14 hostels might be a great option.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Diego?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for San Diego is 328 mm.
What is there to see and do in San Diego?
Overall, San Diego is known for its museums, beaches and theatres. Major attractions include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Balboa Park, Coronado Beach and Waterfront Park. Cultural attractions include USS Midway Museum, San Diego Civic Theatre and San Diego Air and Space Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around San Diego while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Diego in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), situated 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot, San Diego-Old Town Transit Center or San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station.

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