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Cheap Hostels in El Cajon

Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
2 out of 5
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA
The price is $68 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$68
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
Stay Classy Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 out of 5
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA
The price is $104 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$104
includes taxes & fees
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 in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (545 reviews)
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $140 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$140
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $108 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$108
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2 out of 5
3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $97 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$97
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2 out of 5
3790 Udall St, San Diego, CA
The price is $87 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$87
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this spa hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd
1 out of 5
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is $84 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$84
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a pool table. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6/10 (186 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2 out of 5
743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA
The price is $111 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$111
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Book a stay at this beach hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
La Ventana
La Ventana
1 out of 5
417 Market St, San Diego, CA
The price is $143 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$143
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
5.6/10 (12 reviews)
La Ventana
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2 out of 5
San Diego
The price is $131 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$131
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this beach hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (222 reviews)
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
2 out of 5
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is $103 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$103
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (343 reviews)
Lucky D's Hostel
RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 out of 5
642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA
The price is $84 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$84
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are ...
5.2/10 (268 reviews)
RK Hostel 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.

Top Trending Hotels in El Cajon

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $190 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$190
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,274 reviews)
"The Friendly and Helpful Staff! Good Location close to the beach! Only drawback the Parking charge."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is $162 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$162
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,659 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful lobby and welcoming area"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $171 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$171
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,624 reviews)
"Buen hotel, muy bien ubicado frente a bayside"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

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 enjoy modest savings 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. 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.