Hostel on 3rd

Travelers find a lively social scene at this downtown San Diego hostel, where games of pool and ping-pong create instant connections between guests

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Dates

February 2026

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March 2026

Terrace/patio - Hostel on 3rd (San Diego)

Lobby sitting area - Hostel on 3rd (San Diego)

Hostel on 3rd offers a vibrant base near San Diego Convention Center. Guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast before visiting Petco Park or USS Midway Museum. The property features in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and entertainment options like table tennis and a selection of books.

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi
Business services
Kitchen

₹7,278 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Room options

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Tonight

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Tomorrow

Feb 24 - Feb 25

All rooms

3+ beds

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Room (4 bed female dorm)

Highlights

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

About the area

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, Hostel on 3rd is near the airport and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide

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542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

San Diego Convention Center
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Petco Park
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Seaport Village
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Port of San Diego
17 min walk - 1.4 km
USS Midway Museum
17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Convention Center Station
4 min walk
San Diego Santa Fe Depot
15 min walk
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
17 min drive

Restaurants

Barleymash
3 min walk
Starbucks
4 min walk
American Junkie
3 min walk
La Puerta
2 min walk
El Chingon
3 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel near San Diego Convention Center

Close to Petco Park and Port of San Diego, Hostel on 3rd provides free self-service breakfast, a corner/local shop and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Ping pong, books and a computer station
Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Games
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Hostel on 3rd include amenities, such as free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

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includes taxes & fees

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Books
Games
Table tennis

Conveniences

Grocery/convenience store
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

More

Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 20 for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel on 3rd pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel on 3rd?

As of 23 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel on 3rd on 24 Mar 2026 start from ₹2,303.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hostel on 3rd?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel on 3rd?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel on 3rd located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum, Petco Park and Seaport Village. San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km). Convention Center Station and Convention Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hostel on 3rd Reviews

6.4

6.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

18 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Every thing was clean and staff was friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cosette Elizabeth

15 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything went really well. Great staff. Hot breakfast every morning yummy.

Nice patios to sit and visit with other travelers.

Christmas morning I found 2 roses outside the
Front door and kept them
in my room. So lovely

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It is a great spot the location couldn’t have been better. Staff were helpful and I had no issues with the room. It was quiet enough with the other guests present. Awesome bang for your buck!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny Andrés Velandia

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Amenities

The location is perfect, I think is better put the private toilet for every room.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Met expectations, on a quiet street in great area

If you ever stayed in a hostel before, this one seemed to be about middle of the road. The location is fantastic for attending conferences at the convention center, and Street it's on is very quiet and safe, so the best of the both worlds.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

17 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

July stay

Susie was great to deal with and very accommodating to our requests. The vibe at the place was tame but also the other guests were respectful and helpful. Great location and walkable to everything.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brahim

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location..clean place ...manager help full

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

26 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

James- the manager and staff were all very nice and really helpful accommodating & professional. Be sure to check out by 11am otherwise you can lose your $20 deposit

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location. I liked the kitchen and refrigerator.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

16 Feb 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Low price and proximity to the airport are the best features... but i get the sense that the owner/manager is committed to providing only the absolute minimum in terms of service, upkeep, maintenance, improvements, cleanliness...

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PUREN UMRAN

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.!

Resepsiyonist ADAM was very decent, responsible and careful for his job. He gave me the first impressions to be comfortable there. He explained every single detail carefully. I was amazed about this hotel disiplin and principles… I had a great time there.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

I had to book this last minute trip and I booked it so fast that I didn't realize I added an extra person to my stay when I didn't need it. Chris and James were so thoughtful and offered to give me an extra night too stay for my mistake. I was amazed, their kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. I'll come back for sure. The staff is kind and welcoming.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

19 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The staff & guests are friendly and keep to themselves. It’s a walkable location for shopping and nightlife too. However, the unsanitary conditions were too much. While I understand that this is an old property, that’s not an excuse for the general uncleanliness. There were layers of dust everywhere, completely stained mattresses, and pillows with holes too. This is a communal living space, practicing frugality, and that’s ok. It’s not ok to have a stack of filthy oven mitts in the kitchen though. I went into the bathroom and someone had sprayed disinfectant but didn’t bother to wipe it up with a clean cloth. They launder the sheets, but you also have to mop, dust, repair water damaged walls, clean the windows, and remove blackened carpet on the stairs too. Nobody deserves to sleep in filth no matter how cheap the room is.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025