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Our top choices for San Diego County hostels

Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

1. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (955 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is AED 190
AED 217 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay Classy Hostel
Lobby sitting area

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (592 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is AED 220
AED 249 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Interior

3. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (698 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is AED 407
AED 462 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
Property entrance

4. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (737 reviews)
"Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere."
United States
Majid
The price is AED 264
AED 301 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, paper towels

5. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.2 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"Good"
United States
Arthur
The price is AED 177
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
La Ventana
Exterior

6. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (419 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 AED 347
AED 395 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

7. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 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 AED 342
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Exterior

8. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is AED 326
AED 368 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Sundeck

9. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (268 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 AED 363
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Terrace/patio

10. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (283 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 AED 130
AED 336 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hostel on 3rd
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

11. 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 AED 273
AED 308 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Exterior

12. RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
5.4 out of 10, (317 reviews)
"amazing time"
United States
wilber A
RK Hostel San Diego
Front of property

13. International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (398 reviews)
"Another great stay."
United States
Benjamin
International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
Lobby

14. PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (95 reviews)
"Great location. No AC and very dusty"
United States
Ty
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
Terrace/patio

15. ITH CoLive Little Italy

ITH CoLive Little Italy
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
ITH CoLive Little Italy
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Top San Diego County Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed here years ago, and the property has definitely been upgraded. The staff is great too! Raul and Fermin, thanks for all of the help. The continental breakfast is a nice touch too."
Andrew 1-night trip
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The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

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