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Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Samesun-Ocean-Beach.h57210909.Hotel-Information) Ocean Beach 9.6/10 Exceptional (406 reviews) "Clean rooms, decent staff, decent breakfast, good location" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Minhaz CA $67 CA $76 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Samesun-Ocean-Beach.h57210909.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48850000/48841700/48841699/f6694bfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48850000/48841700/48841699/f3a825f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48850000/48841700/48841699/25371d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48850000/48841700/48841699/7669dcf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gaslamp Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Gaslamp-Hostel.h48841699.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 9.2/10 Wonderful (550 reviews) "The staff was always so nice and friendly, breakfast options were just cereals. The room and bathrooms were always clean so 10/10 " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Adriana [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Gaslamp-Hostel.h48841699.Hotel-Information) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8422500/8422472/00868b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8422500/8422472/ba4d94ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8422500/8422472/cdf70189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8430000/8422500/8422472/1b02441f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-HI-San-Diego-Downtown.h8422472.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 8.6/10 Excellent (650 reviews) "Great staff, clean, great location. Free coffee and tea and a good kitchen." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Brenda CA $123 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-HI-San-Diego-Downtown.h8422472.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85110000/85104700/85104672/b94accd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85110000/85104700/85104672/a629e495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85110000/85104700/85104672/780913f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85110000/85104700/85104672/f5723e8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-ITH-Mission-Beach-Backpacker-Hostel.h85104672.Hotel-Information) Mission Beach 9.4/10 Exceptional (204 reviews) "Staff was super friendly and very welcoming!! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Natalie CA $92 CA $104 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-ITH-Mission-Beach-Backpacker-Hostel.h85104672.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/c4d3370d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/40771dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/90cb02c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69691100/69691060/74fe732b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Ocean-Beach.h69691060.Hotel-Information) Point Loma 8.8/10 Excellent (206 reviews) "The staff here are terrific and the kitchen is awesome " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jason [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Ocean-Beach.h69691060.Hotel-Information) ![Sundeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16810000/16806000/16805981/957a8ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shared fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16810000/16806000/16805981/7cd033b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16810000/16806000/16805981/f051d0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16810000/16806000/16805981/c89677e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-ITH-Beach-Bungalow-Surf-Hostel.h16805981.Hotel-Information) Pacific Beach 8.0/10 Very good (255 reviews) "Ocean view couldnt be better Why i picked this Not normally a hostel woman" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Vickie CA $103 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-ITH-Beach-Bungalow-Surf-Hostel.h16805981.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21300000/21290700/21290601/5a25ed1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21300000/21290700/21290601/5ebdee61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21300000/21290700/21290601/df43d991.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21300000/21290700/21290601/c4e9099d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Pacific-Beach.h21290601.Hotel-Information) Pacific Beach 8.6/10 Excellent (123 reviews) "I had the most amazing time here, the staff was so kind, the people were so kind, very safe, I'm genuinely so sad I had to leave because this was the most amazing experience! Especially coming single as a young woman, I felt very safe here" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Maddy CA $121 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-California-Dreams-Hostel-Pacific-Beach.h21290601.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10010000/10007500/10007493/fa140072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, hydromassage showerhead, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10010000/10007500/10007493/cde84001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shared fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10010000/10007500/10007493/06a31b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10010000/10007500/10007493/242e0e34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lucky D's Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Lucky-Ds-Hostel.h10007493.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 7.6/10 Good (373 reviews) "Great location in the middle of the chaotic Gaslamp district " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rasa CA $105 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Feb 3 - Feb 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Lucky-Ds-Hostel.h10007493.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52620000/52618900/52618865/6989a22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52620000/52618900/52618865/2b1ed3df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52620000/52618900/52618865/1e6912cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast meal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52620000/52618900/52618865/ae0fa216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PodShare San Diego - Hostel [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-PodShare-San-Diego.h52618865.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 7.0/10 Good (86 reviews) "Good place to stay at" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jose [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-PodShare-San-Diego.h52618865.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11938000/11937911/300fdd48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11938000/11937911/4f731f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11938000/11937911/699cd446.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11940000/11938000/11937911/7f2767f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hostel on 3rd [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Hostel-On-3rd.h11937911.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 6.4/10 (238 reviews) "Every thing was clean and staff was friendly." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elizabeth CA $36 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Hostel-On-3rd.h11937911.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623500/110623418/d60d7bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623500/110623418/43822834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Design Studio (Shared Bathroom)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623500/110623418/0fee078b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623500/110623418/0f48f874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Ventana [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-La-Ventana.h110623418.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 6.8/10 (40 reviews) "Great place for short stays " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Askar CA $58 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-La-Ventana.h110623418.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9787000/9786932/57c3165c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9787000/9786932/bf862d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9787000/9786932/3a1634de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9790000/9787000/9786932/b14a1efd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RK Hostel San Diego [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-RK-Hostel-San-Diego.h9786932.Hotel-Information) Downtown San Diego 5.4/10 (292 reviews) "I didn’t make it to San Diego because my flight was canceled " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Daoud CA $48 CA $55 total includes taxes & fees Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-RK-Hostel-San-Diego.h9786932.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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