San Diego Hostels
Hostels in San Diego are a great pick for budget-minded travellers who enjoy meeting new people and staying in lively social spaces. Many offer shared kitchens, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and common areas such as bars or game rooms. It’s a friendly, easygoing option that keeps travel simple and sociable.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in San Diego
1. Samesun Ocean Beach
• Guests particularly enjoy the No Smoking in Public Areas, Room Service, and Vending Machine.
• Rated 9.3/10 from 126 reviews.
• Only 0.02km to The Healing Collective.
• Prices from £29 to £267.
2. HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
• Travellers appreciate its Fax/Copying Service, Languages Spoken at Front Desk, and No Smoking in Public Areas.
• With a rating of 8.5/10 from 119 guest reviews.
• Only 0.29km to American Comedy Co. San Diego.
• Prices range from £25 to £143.
3. Gaslamp Hostel
• Travellers appreciate its Fax/Copying Service, Bar, and Postal Service.
• With a rating of 8.6/10 from 118 guest reviews.
• Only 0.18km to Balboa Theatre.
• Prices range from £30 to £208.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for May 12-May 18.
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Hotel near Ocean Beach,San Diego
Located in San Diego (Ocean Beach), Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is within a 10-minute drive of Mission Bay and Balboa Park. This hostel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mission Beach and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from USS Midway Museum.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
"It's very close to the beach, the whole area is lively, there's a bank and supermarket across the street, and the surrounding area is bustling with restaurants and eateries, especially at night. It's very convenient. San Diego also has a relatively safe atmosphere. There are places to sleep, kitchens, and lots of interesting people. It's a great place."
Great
128 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From £25
93
Hotel near Downtown San Diego,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
119 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From £24
80
Hotel near Downtown San Diego,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
118 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From £28
44
Hotel near Downtown San Diego,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
42 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From £36
48
Hotel near Downtown San Diego,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
28 reviews
6.3/10
1 night
From £49
99+
Hotel near Downtown San Diego,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Good
79 reviews
7.6/10
1 night
From £26
42
Hotel near Pacific Beach,San Diego
Featured facilities: Shared Kitchen, KTV
Great
80 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From £30
74
Hotel near Pacific Beach,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Good
45 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From £38
99+
23 reviews
6.4/10
1 night
From £46
99+
Hotel near Pacific Beach,San Diego
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
29 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From £32
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7.9/10
Good
AAnonymous UserThis hotel was surprisingly very nice and had all the things indeed I totally would recommend this hotel to anyone that like a clean place to rest your head!!
7.8/10
Good
GGuest UserHotels in the hotel circle are generally good, with great competition. They are comfortable to stay in, have large swimming pools, and friendly service staff. It only takes 5 or 8 minutes to drive out to buy food, and it is also convenient to go to tourist attractions.
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Hotel near Mission Valley, San Diego 9.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£66
7.8/10
Good
GGuest UserWe had the corner room on the second floor which was large and bright. The bathroom is large enough to change clothes in. The location is perfect. We could walk to a bench to watch the sunset in less than 2 minutes. I took a walk down Mission Blvd to Belmont Park which is about 2.2 miles away. The walk was delightful. Lots of small businesses and fun looking houses. Bed was comfortable, there was a small refrigerator and microwave and coffee pot. Thank you!
PB Surf Beachside Inn
Hotel near Pacific Beach, San Diego 9.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£93
7.8/10
Good
JJessicaHotel was quaint and quiet but also in need of a lot of upgrades. There was no outlet available where they had the microwave so I had to move it myself into the bathroom area to use it. At check-in I was told check-out time was noon but housekeeping was banging on the door at 11:30, telling me check-out was at 11 and very rude about it.
7.2/10
GGuest UserIf you are a pet owner this is an exceptional property and even otherwise it's a hidden gem. Surprisingly low vagrant activity on the property and the outside lighting is fair. Probably why the management can be nosey and pushy. You get a used car salesman feel at the front desk but, the stay is worth it, if they don't become passive aggressive with you. It does have that California 'control everything' type nuances....Rooms are clean, you won't be afraid to get into the beds or use the furniture. Small accommodating pool and staff doesn't make you uncomfortable using it. Cool location overlooking dog beach in OB, if you are lucky enough to get the ocean facing side. I do recommend this property.
7.1/10
SShi Luna The hotel worked for a quick stay. The location was pretty good which maybe was the best aspect of the hotel. The rooms were a bit on the older side and when I initially walked in the room smelt a bit of cigarette smoke and mould. There was hot water in the bathroom pipe but tepid/luke warm water in the shower. Someone came to look at the shower and they said there was hot water though when I took a shower later in the evening, there was not hot water so that was a challenge. Overall, it's not somewhere I'd stay again but it served it's purpose as I had an extra day in the city and needed to find a place to stay on short notice.
7.0/10
JJunchangOverall it is good, with breakfast and air conditioning. Although there is no 220V socket, there are irons and hair dryers in the room, which is very suitable for business trips. The location is also good, but the sound insulation is a little bit poor.
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
Hotel near Downtown San Diego, San Diego 45.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£51
6.6/10
GGuest UserThe boss was very nice. He booked the wrong date and accommodated us. However, he didn’t see anyone when we checked out the next day. As a result, the deposit was not refunded. He wrote a message and did not return it to us. It was 50🔪, but we are still very grateful. Bar
Hotel Aqua Mar
Hotel near San Diego Intl. Airport, San Diego 19.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£50
6.4/10
GGuest UserThe location is on a concrete island. Literally. The on ramp to the freeway & the off ramp from the freeway. It was difficult to find the way to the “entrance”
I felt vey nervous getting out of my car. It was nighttime and many street people hanging out at the building. The night clerk was so sweet and helpful. I think she could see the fear in my eyes. She put me in a room within view of the office. She also let me keep my car in front of office. The room was clean and comfy. The carpet was disgusting. Shower head barely worked. Overall, for the rate it was a good deal. They need to install a safety door latch. . I would have slept better. Checkout was super easy and friendly.
Downtown San Diego Lodge
Hotel near Downtown San Diego, San Diego 45.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£53
5.7/10
SSHUNRONGYouth hotel, good location, near the city, lobby on the first floor, room, kitchen, bathroom on the second floor, breakfast, can also use kitchen kitchen utensils, there is a supermarket nearby, shopping is convenient.
Hostel on 3rd
Hotel near Downtown San Diego, San Diego 45.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:£21
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in San Diego?
Whether you are travelling to San Diego for business or tourism, Samesun Ocean Beach (from £29) , HI San Diego Downtown Hostel (from £25) and Gaslamp Hostel (from £30) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in San Diego?
For Hostels in San Diego, the average price on weekdays is £129, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is £160.
Which Hostels in San Diego are pet-friendly?
Which Hostels in San Diego have parking lots?
Gaslamp Hostel (from £30) and Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown (from £51) have parking lots.
Which Hostels in San Diego have bars?
Gaslamp Hostel (from £30) has bars.
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San Diego Hostels Information
| Total properties | 13 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 3,006 |
| Highest price | £318 |
| Lowest price | £29 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | £160 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | £129 |
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