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Our top choices for El Cajon hostels

Lobby sitting area

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (424 reviews)
"Clean rooms, decent staff, decent breakfast, good location"
United States
Minhaz
The price is ￥8,857
￥10,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Exterior

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (207 reviews)
"The staff here are terrific and the kitchen is awesome "
United States
Jason
The price is ￥12,247
￥13,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Interior

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)
"The staff was always so nice and friendly, breakfast options were just cereals. The room and bathrooms were always clean so 10/10 "
United States
Adriana
The price is ￥13,778
￥15,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Gaslamp Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"I had the most amazing time here, the staff was so kind, the people were so kind, very safe, I'm genuinely so sad I had to leave because this was the most amazing experience! Especially coming single as a young woman, I felt very safe here"
United States
Maddy
The price is ￥15,350
￥17,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Lobby sitting area

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (657 reviews)
"Great staff, clean, great location. Free coffee and tea and a good kitchen."
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥13,083
￥14,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Living area

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and very welcoming!! "
United States
Natalie
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Reception

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (810 reviews)
"The room was clean!"
United States
Jiho
The price is ￥7,789
￥8,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Stay Classy Hostel
Lobby

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Good place to stay at"
United States
Jose
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lucky D's Hostel

Lucky D's Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
Eder Plinio
The price is ￥12,449
￥14,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Lucky D's Hostel
Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, paper towels

La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.8 out of 10, (41 reviews)
"Great place for short stays "
United States
Askar
La Ventana
Terrace/patio

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (239 reviews)
"Every thing was clean and staff was friendly."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥3,916
￥12,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Hostel on 3rd
Sundeck

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (256 reviews)
"What an amazing bunch of people running the most comfortable place in all of San Diego. "
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥19,707
￥22,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Balcony

RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
5.4 out of 10, (295 reviews)
"It’s dirty. The bathroom is so dirty. Please fix the broken windows. I don’t want to recommend this place. "
United States
Marifel
The price is ￥5,425
￥6,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
RK Hostel San Diego
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 El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Room was not ready at time of check in 4pm had to wait 1 hour checked in at 5pm overall room was clean view was good "
Marisol 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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El Cajon Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,945
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥6,170
Highest Price
￥22,220

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in El Cajon?
Our customers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Paradise Point Resort & Spa - 16.1 mi (26 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego - 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Located within a 20-minute walk of Hotel Circle. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in El Cajon?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for El Cajon is 13 inches.
What is there to see and do in El Cajon?
In general, El Cajon is known for its cafes, breweries, and golfing. Major attractions include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay, and Petco Park. Get out into nature with places like Lake Jennings, The Water Conservation Garden, and El Capitan Reservoir. Cultural attractions include The Magnolia, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, and Knox House Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around El Cajon while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in El Cajon in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away from the city center. An alternative is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station, and Gillespie Field Station.

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