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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 Jun 4 to Jun 5
$31
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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. ...
5.8/10 (114 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $145 per night from May 29 to May 30
$145
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (231 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 $105 per night from May 29 to May 30
$105
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (419 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 Jun 7 to Jun 8
$79
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (249 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 $105 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$105
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 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 May 29 to May 30
$66
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (306 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 $135 per night from May 29 to May 30
$135
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (100 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
The price is $109 per night from May 29 to May 30
$109
per night
May 29 - May 30
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 ...
5.2/10 (223 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 $152 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$152
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (163 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 $105 per night from May 30 to May 31
$105
per night
May 30 - May 31
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! (70 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
The price is $110 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$110
per night
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (4 reviews)
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 Jun 3 to Jun 4
$55
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
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 $196 per night from May 29 to May 30
$196
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (4,158 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing except for housekeeping issues. Our experience with housekeeping is as follows: The table in our room was not cleaned; Dishes (specifically glasses) were not removed from our room; tissue paper was not replenished; toilet paper was not replenished. Towels were not replaced sufficiently. ..."

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109
The price is $259 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$259
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Perfectly located at the Bay Area. A gorgeous Resort, beautiful pool area and great restaurants. We truly enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
The price is $179 per night from May 29 to May 30
$179
per night
May 29 - May 30
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! (6,513 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff was very friendly! Amazing views of the bay as well!"

Reviewed on May 24, 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.