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1. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker HostelMission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Loved our stay here, perfect location and friendly staff!"
Aida
The price is AED 277
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
2. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf HostelPacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (278 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, and great breakfast burritos just around the corner!!"
ivy
The price is AED 334
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
3. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - HostelPoint Loma
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (630 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
Robert
The price is AED 205
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
4. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific BeachPacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"I had a fabulous time! Staff was EXTREMELY friendly and HELPFUL! I will be back!"
Melanie
The price is AED 323
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
5. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean BeachPoint Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (260 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, super convenient and the staff are delightful."
Jake
The price is AED 327
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
6. Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy HostelDowntown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (998 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean environment"
Silvestre
The price is AED 170
AED 194 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
7. Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp HostelDowntown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (745 reviews)
"Great location too"
Divya
The price is AED 369
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
8. La Ventana
La VentanaDowntown San Diego
7.4 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"room was clean, helpful staff"
Alvin
The price is AED 169
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
9. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
California Dreams Hostel - DowntownDowntown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (442 reviews)
"The place is well cleaned and the staff are professional without doubt. I will recommend this place anytime"
Mukaila
The price is AED 328
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
10. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - HostelDowntown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (764 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and kind. They make it a great place to stay. Thank you for everything."
Roberta
The price is AED 311
AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
11. Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rdDowntown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (295 reviews)
"A no-frills, budget-friendly way to stay. Best if you just need a place to get a few hours of sleep, shower, and reset. Being a communal space steps away from nightlife and major roads, you're going to hear noise all night. Bring earplugs or just tire yourself out to the point you don't care, like I did.
The staff is extremely accommodating and all of the other guests were friendly and polite. There's a cute outdoor patio, and ample restrooms. It is a little run down in appearance and could...
Jessica
The price is AED 129
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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Top reviews in Central San Diego
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker HostelMission Beach
10/10 Excellent
The hostel was clean and the staff were friendly. We had a private room that offered many amenities most hostels don’t such as a TV, fridge and sink in the room. The bathrooms and showers were also private stalls which was nice. It is a bit hard to find as it is above a taco shop so we did have to look around for the door but all good once found. It also has a security lock as well. One block from the boardwalk/beach and there is a big free parking lot down the street if you can’t find street...
Delaina