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Our top choices for El Cajon hostels

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Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (534 reviews)
"Busy and fun place to stay"
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥12,751
￥14,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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, (226 reviews)
"Staying here was amazing. Staff were very helpful and kind. Amenities were great. I wanted to stay longer haha. Highly recommend staying here as a solo traveler"
United States
Deonna
The price is ￥20,092
￥22,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is ￥17,769
￥20,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Terrace/patio

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (260 reviews)
"cool place"
United States
daniel
The price is ￥4,384
￥13,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Hostel on 3rd
Lobby

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location. No AC and very dusty"
United States
Ty
The price is ￥10,229
￥11,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
Property entrance

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)
"great place, quick stay!"
United States
LaQuetta
The price is ￥16,220
￥18,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (891 reviews)
"Great staff, check in was super easy and upon walking inside the building I felt super welcomed and its very clean and super comfortable"
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥8,549
￥9,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Stay Classy Hostel
Interior

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (634 reviews)
"It was clean, everyone was friendly, and all necessary information was clearly communicated. Would stay again."
United States
Benjamin
The price is ￥18,806
￥21,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Gaslamp Hostel
Exterior

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (397 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is ￥21,337
￥24,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Sundeck

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (264 reviews)
"Great stay! Front desk guy was a little eccentric but very down to earth. Excellent area, with pacific beach a few steps away or take a bike or walk to mission beach. Amazing stay!"
United States
angelea
The price is ￥16,717
￥18,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf 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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (137 reviews)
"Clean, cool, safe, close to all of it."
United States
Wesley
The price is ￥26,789
￥30,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
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Top El Cajon Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Towel is beautiful. Staff was really nice. The amenities were great."
Lorena 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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El Cajon Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,362
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥9,725
Highest Price
￥30,205

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: Sycuan Casino Resort - 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this hotel. Wyndham San Diego Bayside - 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. 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.
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, Petco Park, and Mission Bay. 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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