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Cheap Hostels in San Diego County

Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
2 out of 5
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA
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! (620 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
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
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! (456 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (259 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
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! (166 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
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! (181 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd
1 out of 5
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA
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 (194 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2 out of 5
743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA
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! (106 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2 out of 5
San Diego
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! (224 reviews)
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
2 out of 5
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA
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 ...
Lucky D's Hostel
RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 out of 5
642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA
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 (270 reviews)
RK Hostel San Diego
 International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
2 out of 5
1658 Front Street, San Diego, CA
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
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Top Trending Hotels in San Diego County

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
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! (1,781 reviews)
"Everything have an up charge on it, plus my wife all"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,210 reviews)
"I loved it ! Great place to stay"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,176 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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 San Diego County

Hostels in San Diego County

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A host of accommodations

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