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Our top choices for South San Diego hostels

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (610 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥8,645
￥9,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
A hotel room with a herringbone-patterned floor, a bed, a chair, and curtains with room numbers.

2. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (973 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥9,528
￥10,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stay Classy Hostel
A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

3. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff was really friendly and welcoming. Also, really close to the beach and places where to eat."
United States
Fernando
The price is ￥13,062
￥14,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (271 reviews)
"Amazing staff great vibes great place"
United States
Luke
The price is ￥12,208
￥13,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

5. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (75 reviews)
"Very nice. All you need if you’re traveling alone or with another person. Showers are small but capable and comes with soaps, towels, sink in the bedroom. Would stay here again!"
United States
Calum
The price is ￥6,829
￥16,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
La Ventana
A group of people sitting outdoors at a table with a drink and a book.

6. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (251 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is ￥14,867
￥16,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

7. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (719 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is ￥14,561
￥16,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gaslamp Hostel
A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

8. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥14,782
￥16,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

9. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (752 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is ￥13,375
￥15,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
A sandy beach with palm trees and a bridge in the background.

10. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (433 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is ￥14,939
￥16,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a brick wall.

11. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (284 reviews)
"My service dog got bit by the front desk workers’ dog. Barking uncontrollably all vicious like. I will not go back."
United States
Antonio
The price is ￥4,980
￥13,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hostel on 3rd
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Top South San Diego Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Super nice job place and good location"
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The Sofia Hotel

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South San Diego Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,236
Accommodation
13 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥9,764
Highest Price
￥16,992

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