Top Hostels in San Diego County in 2026

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Our top choices for San Diego County hostels

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1. Stay Classy Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Andrew

Rp1.098.402 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

2. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Point Loma

Robert

Rp1.362.934 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.

3. Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Karin

Rp2.147.449 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.

4. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Downtown San Diego

Majid

Rp1.465.251 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

5. La Ventana

Downtown San Diego

Arthur

Rp1.802.193 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A sandy beach with palm trees and a bridge in the background.

6. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

Downtown San Diego

Marcelo

Rp1.922.136 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

7. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach

Fernando

Rp1.981.517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A group of people sitting outdoors at a table with a drink and a book.

8. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Point Loma

melvyn

Rp1.790.882 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, featuring a sign for 'Ocean's Ice Cream'.

9. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

Pacific Beach

angelea

Rp1.556.986 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a brick wall.

10. Hostel on 3rd

Downtown San Diego

Antonio

Rp1.636.253 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

11. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach

Antonio

Rp1.413.751 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A two-story building with a red roof and white railings, surrounded by palm trees.

12. RK Hostel San Diego

Downtown San Diego

wilber A

A red and white building with outdoor seating, including red and purple Adirondack chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

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

Downtown San Diego

Benjamin

A modern office space with a reception desk, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table with plants.

14. PodShare San Diego - Hostel

Downtown San Diego

15. ITH CoLive Little Italy

Downtown San Diego

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Top San Diego County Hotel Reviews

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were fresh, clean... Breakfast was amazing Staff were very kind. Got to my motel early, amd they said your room is ready, didnt have to wait til 4pm to check in. Thats was awesome! Great location! This will be where I stay when I come to SanDiego again. Highly recommend, very affordable also"