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Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. location, design, people, open space, kitchen

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9
Superb
1,803 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
per night

Stay Classy is well located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.7 km from USS Midway Museum and 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. This is one of the best hostel in the world! No bunk beds, lots of intimacy and space for yourself. With the curtains, it's like having your own room with a shared bathroom. In my space I had a double ben, light, a fan for cooling (but the temperature was ok in the room), 3 shelves, and electricity outlets. They have a separate room with electrical hair stuff for women (dryer, some stuff for curls & straightening) and that is just awesome. The hostel has washing machines & dryers (25 cents), free coffee, and tea, and huge & modern common spaces. 5 minutes walk to the tram station. Perfect to get around the city. They also give very good recommendations for restaurants, and the staff is great.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,112 reviews
Price from
US$56.40
per night

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 3.3 km from Balboa Park, 5 km from San Diego Zoo and 7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 10 km from University of San Diego and 11 km from SeaWorld San Diego. Is located in middle of bars restaurants and near of the pier / kiss statue and the balboa park

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8.6
Fabulous
1,545 reviews
Price from
US$43.50
per night

All accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel include heating and air conditioning. Private rooms are available with ensuite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in all areas throughout the hostel. Central inner city,with adequate breakfast,

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8.4
Very good
1,663 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Set in San Diego, within 200 metres of Mission Beach and 3.7 km of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 6.5 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 7.7 km from Sunset Cliffs and 8.6 km from University Of San Diego. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The staff was so friendly - they made my stay really enjoyable and unforgettable. The every day program is great and fun. It is possible to prepare a breakfast and use the kitchen freely throughout the day. The location is really great with bus connections to everywhere in San Diego.

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8.9
Fabulous
399 reviews
Price from
US$38.40
per night

Situated in San Diego, 2.7 km from Ocean Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Best place I could live there for ever. Loved it so much and definitely will recommend and visit again. Thanks for the staff.

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8.2
Very good
818 reviews
Price from
US$36.30
per night

Situated in San Diego, 100 metres from Pacific Beach, California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. Best choice in San Diego. The staff is particularly nice. Special mention to Federico who was very friendly and helpful. He is truly a stand out for the hostel!

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8.1
Very good
383 reviews
Price from
US$35.20
per night

Situated directly on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel offers oceanfront accommodation 3 km away from world famous Belmont Amusement Park. This eco-friendly hostel features BBQ facilities, a garden and a shared lounge. Very nice place great views and very nice staff

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8.3
Very good
753 reviews
Price from
US$42.90
per night

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighbourhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social activities. Stuff is incredible, and hostel is adorable

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8.3
Very good
682 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
per night

Well set in the centre of San Diego, PodShare San Diego is within 1.1 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.1 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

USS Midway Museum is 1.7 km from the hostel, while Balboa Park is 2.4 km away. San Diego International Airport is 2 km from the property. Staff was great. Friendly and professional. The location was in a great location close to restaurants and bars and public transit.

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6.4
Review score
193 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

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