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102 Hostels in San Diego, CA

Best San Diego, CA hostels with breakfast

Among the 102 hostels in San Diego, CA, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast

Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel - San Diego, CA
9.4 5258 reviews
San Diego, CA
04/09 – 06/09
$185/nighttotal: $370 (2 )

Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

1 3
hostel , San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach is a beachfront hostel in Ocean Beach, San Diego, just a 3-minute walk from the beach and a short drive from Sunset Cliffs. It has consistently received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a choice of shared or private rooms and features a communal lounge and terrace, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, use the shared kitchen, and benefit from free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and parking.
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach - San Diego, CA
8.6 2449 reviews
San Diego, CA
28/08 – 14/09
$65/nighttotal: $1105 (17 )

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

1 1
hostel , San Diego
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach is located in the Ocean Beach neighbourhood of San Diego, just a short distance from the beach and close to Sunset Cliffs and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The hostel enjoys excellent ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
The hostel features a single bedroom with a floor area of 9 square metres. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, and a shared lounge, as well as a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and evening entertainment.
Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista - San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
11/07 – 14/07
$606/nighttotal: $1818 (3 )

Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista

2 4
hostel , Chula Vista
The Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista West is conveniently located in Chula Vista, near the Chula Vista Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
This 2-star hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, room service, on-site parking, and a tour assistance desk; bilingual staff are available.
Gaslamp Hostel - San Diego, CA
9.0 2945 reviews
San Diego, CA
24/08 – 30/08
$516/nighttotal: $3096 (6 )

Gaslamp Hostel

1 6
hostel , San Diego
Gaslamp Hostel is located in Downtown San Diego, within walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and USS Midway Museum, making it a great base for exploring the city's attractions. It has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for location.
The hostel offers shared rooms with air conditioning and a shared lounge with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, a bar, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave.

Best San Diego, CA hostels with a locker

Stay Classy - San Diego, CA
9.3 2822 reviews
San Diego, CA
21/06 – 24/06
$191/nighttotal: $573 (3 )

Stay Classy

1 2
hostel , San Diego
Stay Classy is located in downtown San Diego, just a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center and within easy reach of the USS Midway Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, and Balboa Park. The hostel has been rated excellent for cleanliness and user experience, and the location is considered very good.
The hostel features a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals, as well as a lounge for socialising and relaxing. Amenities include air conditioning, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, a pool table, and shared bathroom facilities with showers and hairdryers.
Lucky D's Youth And Traveler's Hostel - San Diego, CA
8.0 3795 reviews
San Diego, CA
26/07 – 30/07
$282/nighttotal: $1128 (4 )

Lucky D's Youth And Traveler's Hostel

1 4
hostel , San Diego
Lucky D's Youth And Traveler's Hostel is located in San Diego's East Village, a short walk from the Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Convention Center. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a shared kitchen, a common room with a DVD player and XBOX, and bike storage. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, lockers in the dormitories, and towels provided in private rooms.
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
11/07 – 14/07
$265/nighttotal: $795 (3 )

Rodeway Inn El Cajon

2 4
hostel , El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon offers accommodation in El Cajon, located 3 kilometres from the city centre and in proximity to attractions such as the Art World Western Heritage Gallery, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
This hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as on-site parking and laundry services, with a check-out time of 12:00.
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel - San Diego, CA
8.9 6668 reviews
San Diego, CA
22/06 – 25/06
$281/nighttotal: $843 (3 )

Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel

1 4
hostel , San Diego
Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel is situated in the Gaslamp Quarter, a lively district, just three miles from Balboa Park and a two-minute drive from Petco Park. The hostel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a choice of private rooms with en-suite facilities and dorm rooms with personal lockers. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fully-equipped kitchen, a garden, and a fitness centre, as well as 24-hour reception and no curfew.

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Best San Diego, CA hostels with air conditioning

4 Resort Queens At Bahia Resort Hotel, Game Room & Spa, Tropical Gardens Nearby - San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
30/07 – 08/08
$2774/nighttotal: $24966 (9 )

4 Resort Queens At Bahia Resort Hotel, Game Room & Spa, Tropical Gardens Nearby

4 2
hostel , San Diego
This San Diego hostel, offering '4 Resort Queens At Bahia Resort Hotel, Game Room & Spa, Tropical Gardens Nearby', enjoys a private peninsula location in Mission Bay, providing direct beach access and proximity to SeaWorld.
The 120 square metre property boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms, sleeps sixteen guests, and includes on-site amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, game room, and free parking.
Paris Hostel - San Diego, CA
8.1 681 reviews
San Diego, CA
18/09 – 25/09
$84/nighttotal: $588 (7 )

Paris Hostel

2 2
hostel , Tijuana
Paris Hostel in Tijuana offers convenient access to Las Americas Premium Outlets, located 4.5 kilometres away, and is approximately 29 kilometres from San Diego attractions such as the San Diego Convention Centre, USS Midway Museum, and Balboa Park.
This accommodation provides guests with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a daily continental breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk, with some rooms featuring a balcony and city views.
Relax In Between Adventures! Free Parking, Pet-friendly Property W/ Outdoor Pool - San Diego, CA
10 2 reviews
San Diego, CA
12/08 – 16/08
$921/nighttotal: $3684 (4 )

Relax In Between Adventures! Free Parking, Pet-friendly Property W/ Outdoor Pool

1 2
hostel , San Diego
This beachfront studio apartment in Central Mission Beach, San Diego boasts private beach access and complimentary cabanas, offering convenient proximity to attractions such as the Port of San Diego and Seaport Village.
The 42 square metre self-catering flat features two queen beds, sleeping up to six guests, and includes on-site amenities such as a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and swimming pool, plus daily housekeeping.
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East - San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
05/09 – 06/09
$116/nightfor 1 night

Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East

1 2
hostel , El Cajon
Rodeway Inn El Cajon - San Diego East is located in El Cajon, 3 kilometres from the city centre, and offers convenient access to attractions such as the Art World Western Heritage Gallery, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, and the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
This 2-star inn provides guests with complimentary Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities, with rooms featuring a shower and television.

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Best San Diego, CA hostels with laundry available

Stay Classy Hostel - Downtown - Solo Pod - San Diego, CA
9.4 110 reviews
San Diego, CA
02/07 – 05/07
$90/nighttotal: $270 (3 )

Stay Classy Hostel - Downtown - Solo Pod

1 1
hostel , San Diego
Stay Classy Hostel - Downtown - Solo Pod offers a central San Diego location, two blocks from the Park & Market Trolley Station and minutes from the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, and the Convention Centre.
This single-occupancy pod in a modern hostel features a shared kitchen, air conditioning, and access to stylish common areas including lounges, a kitchenette, movie room, and pool table.
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA
8.9 2289 reviews
San Diego, CA
03/07 – 07/07
$401/nighttotal: $1604 (4 )

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

1 4
hostel , San Diego
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach is located in the Pacific Beach neighbourhood of San Diego, just a stone's throw from the beach and a short walk from Sail Bay Beach. The hostel enjoys excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of shared social spaces, including a lounge and terrace, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental or vegetarian breakfast, take advantage of the swimming pool, fitness centre, and bike rentals, or explore the area with the help of the tour desk.
Adorable Room In The House With Peacefull Backyard - San Diego, CA
10 1 review
San Diego, CA
22/06 – 24/06
$158/nighttotal: $316 (2 )

Adorable Room In The House With Peacefull Backyard

1 2
hostel , Chula Vista
This Chula Vista bed and breakfast offers a peaceful retreat, situated 16 kilometres from the San Diego Convention Centre and 16 kilometres from Las Americas Premium Outlets.
This 11 square metre, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guesthouse accommodates up to 3 guests and features air conditioning, a terrace, garden, and free private parking, with towels and bed linen provided.
Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel - San Diego, CA
9.3 1691 reviews
San Diego, CA
20/10 – 27/10
$299/nighttotal: $2093 (7 )

Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

1 4
hostel , San Diego
The ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel is located just a two-minute walk from the beach in San Diego's Mission Beach district, a lively area with plenty to see and do. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel has a shared kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals, and a shared lounge where they can socialise with other travellers. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden, and evening entertainment.
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