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Our top choices for San Diego County hostels

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (952 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is ₹4,608
₹5,241 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay Classy Hostel
Lobby sitting area

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (588 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is ₹5,747
₹6,491 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Interior

3. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ₹10,955
₹12,462 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
Property entrance

4. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (729 reviews)
"Super great value, for people looking to stay for cheap, & for people not from the US who are looking to bond with others that are staying with them"
United States
Andrew
The price is ₹6,894
₹7,856 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Exterior

5. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (416 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."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is ₹9,060
₹10,306 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Terrace/patio

6. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (280 reviews)
"Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable."
United States
Jama
The price is ₹3,398
₹8,773 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hostel on 3rd
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

7. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Great people"
United States
Jose
The price is ₹9,940
₹11,208 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Exterior

8. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is ₹8,516
₹9,602 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, paper towels

9. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.2 out of 10, Good, (66 reviews)
"Restrooms were disgusting, showers were clean they were nice , the room smelled funky a little like urine , had an issue with last min charge the night before from a problem on their end . Overall like a 5 6 out of 10."
United States
Jacquelin
The price is ₹3,890
₹9,769 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Ventana
Sun deck

10. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Great stay! Front desk guy was a little eccentric but very down to earth. Excellent area, with pacific beach a few steps away or take a bike or walk to mission beach. Amazing stay!"
United States
angelea
The price is ₹9,423
₹10,624 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Exterior

11. 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
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

12. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
The price is ₹7,119
₹8,027 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Front of property

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.
Lobby

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
Terrace/patio

15. ITH CoLive Little Italy

ITH CoLive Little Italy
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
ITH CoLive Little Italy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top San Diego County Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Very quiet and quaint hotel, 15 minutes from PB,.walking. near the SD Zoo, 20 from LA Jolla shores. Friendly staff."
jorge 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Dana on Mission Bay

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San Diego County Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,231
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹5,241
Highest Price
₹12,462

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