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Cheap Hostels in El Cajon

Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd
1 out of 5
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $31 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$31
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a computer station. Our guests praise the breakfast and the comfy beds in our reviews. ...
6/10 (109 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $115 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$115
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown
HI San Diego Downtown
1.5 out of 5
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $109 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$109
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this business-friendly hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (412 reviews)
HI San Diego Downtown
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
2 out of 5
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $79 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$79
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (246 reviews)
Lucky D's Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach
Samesun Ocean Beach
1 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107
The price is $180 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$180
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Mission Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
Samesun Ocean Beach
Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
2 out of 5
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $66 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$66
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
Stay Classy Hostel
Sonder The Baker
Sonder The Baker
3.5 out of 5
765 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $143 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$143
per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star hostel in San Diego. Enjoy WiFi, barbecue grills, and an LCD TV. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located nearby. ...
7.4/10 Good! (93 reviews)
Sonder The Baker
RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 out of 5
642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA, 92101
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a computer station. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5/10 (220 reviews)
RK Hostel San Diego
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2 out of 5
707 Reed Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92109
The price is $177 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$177
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this beach hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (158 reviews)
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2 out of 5
3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA, 92107
The price is $89 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$89
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this spa hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Mission Beach are located nearby. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (61 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
1 out of 5
3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located nearby. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
PodShare San Diego
PodShare San Diego
2 out of 5
500 West Fir Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $55 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$55
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park ...
6.6/10 (38 reviews)
PodShare San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $191 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$191
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,988 reviews)
"Starbucks & market in lobby which was convenient."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $209 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$209
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,208 reviews)
"Very clean and nice spacious rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $186 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$186
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,232 reviews)
"Great location and customer service. Don't expect a late check out as they do not give you this opportunity and you must check out by 11am. Also, no room service or continental breakfast. A bit noisy but it is the city after all. Plenty of restaurants and attractions in walking distance. I highly ..."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in El Cajon

Hostels in El Cajon

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in El Cajon may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable El Cajon hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in El Cajon on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in El Cajon. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for El Cajon hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in El Cajon when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in El Cajon?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable El Cajon hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to El Cajon, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in El Cajon?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in El Cajon, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in El Cajon?

Even the best hostels in El Cajon can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on El Cajon hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap El Cajon hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in El Cajon aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to El Cajon, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.