Hostels in San Diego, USA

14 hostels available. Prices start from $15.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in San Diego

Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Neighborhood Our hostel is located on the beautiful California coast, in America's finest city of San Diego, 2-minute walk from public transportation and supermarkets. We are positioned within … More

Samesun Ocean Beach


Free Breakfast
Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Youth Hostel
"…We are also very close to the airport. We look forward to welcoming you at our second beachfront California hostel, and we hope to see you soon. Samesun Ocean Beach Conditions and Policies … More
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Towels are provided free of charge. Common Spaces In fine weather, hostel guests gather in the front courtyard area, especially on Wednesdays for free BBQ night. A TV room is available just … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. Guest must have a valid government issued photo ID from outside San Diego County and a credit or debit card in their name to stay with us. General: Reception: … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"Stay Classy's mission is to fill the gap between hostels and hotels. By creating a new concept that changes the way people view communal lodging. We want to keep the affordability and community of … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Parking is free on the street at the hostel, but you have to be aware of signs, street cleaning, and other time restrictions. There is little/no on-site parking. Rooms and Bathrooms The … More

Gaslamp Hostel


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…You can rent scooters and bikes at a nearby stand and get out and explore the city! While the building may be Victorian, our amenities are all modern including: - Privacy panels on all dorm … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The parking situation at the hostel is abysmal at best. There are no parking spots designated or owned by the hostel, and all of the parking lots around are overpriced per-hour parking. Guests … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…You are also supporting the sustainable measures we strive to implement in each of our hostels. Being a guest at ITH is an experience. We offer a variety of rooms types so we can share this … More

Lucky D's Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…On a Sunday it is empty but fast food stores open. I will return. Lucky D's San Diego - I have been traveling in USA for three months as a mature age backpacker and while in San Francisco I was … More
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
521 Market Street More
Party Hostel
"…Breakfast included. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age. Non smoking. There is a 3% charge for credit card use that is charged by our credit card processing … More

Hostel on 3rd


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Hostel is not very clean and much of the building had an unpleasant odor. The staff is obsessed with rules and requires an excessive $20 per person deposit. I've stayed at many hostels and I … More

Hotels in San Diego

"…Please Note: **Tax not included in rates shown and will be added to the balance upon arrival** Check in time: 3.00 pm Check out: 10.00 am" …"…From the Amtrak Train Station in San Diego: Head … More

Old Town Western Inn


Free Breakfast
"…The Western Inn suite hotel in San Diego features the best in business and pleasure just steps from your room! Our reasonable rates make a trip to Old Town affordable for the whole family. And all … More

Heritage Inn


Free Breakfast
"…99 per night as well as packages! So if you are looking for affordable hotels in San Diego near many attractions, look no further than the Heritage Inn Sea World in San Diego, California. Check … More

Hostels in San Diego, USA

13 hostels available. Prices start from $30.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know San Diego (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in San Diego.

 Sunset over mission bay

There are plenty of great San Diego hostels to choose from. San Diego is located at the southern-most tip of California, not far from the Mexican border. Known both as a beach destination and as the home of the United States Navy, San Diego is situated right on the Mexican border and has a population of over 1.3 million. San Diego is one of the wealthiest cities in the U.S, and has also been chosen as the fifth best place to live in the world (Money Magazine, 2006), but the San Diego hostels are still reasonably priced.

San Diego is divided into multiple districts. There are many interesting places to see Downtown, in Balboa Park, and in Old Town (as well as all the other districts of course). There is a selection of San Diego hostels with good quality and moderate prices.

Beaches are the one thing you probably won't want to miss in San Diego. There are miles and miles of beaches for swimming, surfing, sailing, boating, and more. San Diego also has one of the world's best zoos, situated in Balboa Park. The Sea World is also a well known destination. There is a lot of good shopping to do in the city too, with many shopping centers located around the city. Take a look at the San Diego hostels list and enjoy your trip.

Written by local enthusiast for San Diego hostels

Written by local enthusiast for San Diego hostels Miika

San Diego Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in San Diego, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 14
Average dorm price $48
Average private room price $145
Cheapest hostel in San Diego Hostel on 3rd with $29
Party hostels in San Diego California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach (10 in total)
Most San Diego hostels are located in Gaslamp Quarter
Average rating of all hostels 8.3

FAQ about San Diego Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in San Diego. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

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9 Youth Hostels in San Diego

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Travel Tips for San Diego - from the Community

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