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San Diego hostels
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Located in San Diego (Ocean Beach), Samesun Ocean Beach is within a 10-minute drive of SeaWorld and Mission Bay. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 282 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Located in Pacific Beach, this beach hostel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from SeaWorld, and within 12 mi (20 km) of La Jolla Cove and Balboa Park. Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Cabrillo National Monument are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 297 reviews
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Located in Gaslamp Quarter, this eco-friendly hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village. Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 737 reviews
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Mediocre
2.0
Good
7.7
Excellent
8.5
Pros: The room was clean, bed was comfortable, bathrooms pretty well maintained, pleasant staff. Basic breakfast but I guess that is standard for hostels, at least it was something. Not too far from public transportation. HI San Diego took care of my needs while I was checking out the city for a couple days.
Cons: More counter space in the bathrooms would be nice. Several of my toiletries fell in the sink/on the floor because there is not much room for a girl to spread out her things. Also their power source is weak or something. I had to sit around and wait forever for my phone to charge at the end of each day and I tried several outlets in the building. It would have been nice to have an outlet by my bed so I could charge overnight.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Diverse
Cons: Nothing.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Great location, right in the heart of downtown. It was a block away from a CVS and close to other grocery stores. Extremely close to the Padre's baseball stadium and about a mile or two away from the USS Midway. For the price and location it can't be beat.
Cons: I chose a shared room with 4 other guys. Our window faced the street. I don't drink alcohol so it was a little hard to get some sleep. We either had the window closed to help muffle the noise and were really hot, or we had the window open and had a lot of outside noise.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Great staff and facilities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I like it on general, their breakfast was nice and the staff is pretty helpful and nice
Cons: Did not like the the soap and the room location only it's not facing the street
A spa tub, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance. All 16 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and Tempur-Pedic beds. Guests can enjoy upscale touches like private pools and outdoor private spa tubs, while flat-screen TVs with digital channels and Netflix provide a bit of entertainment. Bathrooms are shared.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 64 reviews
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Good
6.0
Pros: The staff were friendly and the sheets were clean. Good location.
Cons: The planes that flew overnight. Also I was near the bathrooms so there was alot of opening and closing of the door that was quite loud.
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.8
Excellent
8.8
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7.7
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Every HI that I have stayed at has been nice and clean and quiet. The kitchen at the Point Loma hostel was fantastic! I would enjoy staying again and for a longer period of time.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff was nice it was really clean plenty of amenities and a great location, and it was to close to other things to do.
Cons: The check-in process took a lot longer than I would have preferred. And it would be nice if check in time with a little bit earlier. However overall my experience is great.
Okay
5.7
Pros: New sheets, pancakes, bonfire and nice looking place
Cons: Charged extra $3, i wasn't informed when i made the reservation! It is very far from anything and no close bus routes, had to walk uphill for 40 minutes to reach the place!
Located in Little Italy, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park, Waterfront Park and Maritime Museum of San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 8 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 11 minutes.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 814 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Not much; it is mediocre
Cons: First of all rude staff (at least one); then other staff not really compatible and/pr knowledgeable (young girls arrived fresh from Brazil and put in charge of reception). The place is small, not really much of common areas (other than outside); Not very clean; congested bathrooms (upstairs where I stayed there was just one single bathroom for 4 room (that is 24 people...). Very small kitchen and dining room; and no breakfast (other than the instant packet of oatmeal). For the booking process online I give Zero; it is kind of misleading, in few ways. Total score - mediocre minus minus.
Excellent
9.4
Good
6.8
Pros: Nice, friendly, cozy, positive
Cons: kind of small, rocking bunk beds, short on common areas and kitchen facilities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was so exciting to meet wanderers from all over the world. There are so many stories to be shared and so many opportunities to do so. The Hostel is hospitable and so colorful. The laundry room was also a big plus!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: every staff member was smart and happy
Cons: bedroom smelled in morning due to no windows and no air movement
Good
7.7
Pros: The staff is young and enthusiastic, very welcoming. The rules in place make you feel safe and the location is great near downtown and major attractions.
Cons: Could use some cleanup in some areas or air freshener to improve air quality in common areas.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Great community of people. There are always fun activities going on every day. You can eat breakfast and dinner there for free! It was by far better than any hotel I've stayed in =) Thank you!
Nestled on the beach, this Pacific Beach hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park, Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Bay and Crystal Pier are also within 10 minutes.
Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 670 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Okay
4.5
Located in Hillcrest, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. Old Town San Diego State Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 324 reviews
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Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center and San Diego City College. Balboa Park and Seaport Village are also within 1 mile (2 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is only a 5-minute walk and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 1,054 reviews
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Mediocre
2.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location - walking distance to everything - easy going & pleasant staff onsite 24hr a day -
Cons: One of the windows in the 4th floor were I stayed didn't have a screen on it.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The wifi is free and decent. Very close to the Gaslamp Quarter with lots of shops. Discount tickets to SeaWorld and the ticket last 2 days. Free breakfast. And some nights free dinner.
Cons: No elevator in the 4 floor building. Cannot use the laundry until after 3 pm.
Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum, San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park. Seaport Village and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Convention Center Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gaslamp Quarter Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 2 reviews
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6.8
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8.0
Located in Little Italy, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Bay, Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 9 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 6.0 Good
Based on 297 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Good
6.8
Mediocre
2.0
Cons: Stunk
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: I only wanted to use the shower after a morning at the beach. I was getting ready for a meeting later. I could not find anyone to check in with, so I went to find the bathroom. The shower had a urinal in it that was filled will pee! The sink had a tampon floating in it. I left and didn't use or touch anything.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: No one answered the door or phone, I had to sleep in my truck that night. Disappointed in the unprofessional of this company
Top tips for finding the perfect San Diego hostel
- The best hostels in San Diego are found in several districts, which each offer a specific attraction. There are hostels near the Pacific Ocean and its beaches; in Little Italy, which is known for its street food and restaurants; and in the Gaslamp Quarter, which is famous for its nightlife. San Diego Trolley operates tram lines, and the MTS bus rapid transit system, which includes commuter and express services, allows you to navigate the city. Some famous landmarks in the city are the San Diego Opera House, the Port of San Diego, and PETCO Park, home to the San Diego Padres MLB team.
- Singles looking for an affordable, quality hostel in San Diego should check out USA Hostels on Newport Avenue at Ocean Beach. Not only does it offer great accommodations, but there is a free shuttle that ferries guests around various tourist sites in the city (e.g., La Jolla) and a schedule of events that includes bi-weekly bonfire nights and pub crawls. Ocean Beach Kebab and Ocean Beach Sushi are restaurants nearby, and The Harp and Kilowatt Brewing are neighborhood bars to enjoy.
- Ith Adventure Hostel San Diego is located on Front Street in the city’s Little Italy district, and it’s close to the USS Midway Museum, and the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Accommodations at this hostel in San Diego include female-only dorm-style rooms, as well as private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Additionally, there is an organic garden and an outdoor terrace on the premises. The Kebab Shop and Taco Express are two cheap places to eat that are not far away.
- Groups looking for cheap lodgings near the beach should make inquiries with California Dreams Hostel on Emerald Street in Pacific Beach. This property has several 10-bed dorm rooms with shared bathrooms, outdoor terraces, and a bicycle rental service, which you can use to visit a few of the landmarks in the area, such as Mission Bay Park, La Jolla Cove, or Pacific Beach Community Park. Oscar’s Mexican Seafood and Miller’s Field are among the places you can eat and drink.
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