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Cheap Hostels in San Diego

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 out of 5
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA
The price is $111 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$111
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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! (540 reviews)
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
2 out of 5
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA
The price is $80 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$80
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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! (580 reviews)
Stay Classy Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $151 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$151
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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! (430 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2 out of 5
3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $83 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$83
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (150 reviews)
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $119 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$119
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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! (240 reviews)
Samesun Ocean Beach - 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 Mar 12 to Mar 13
$87
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (168 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
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 16 to Mar 17
$111
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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 $178 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$178
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Petco Park and USS Midway Museum are located ...
5.6/10 (12 reviews)
La Ventana
Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd
1 out of 5
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is $84 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$84
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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 (184 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2 out of 5
San Diego
The price is $118 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$118
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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
 International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
2 out of 5
1658 Front Street, San Diego, CA
The price is $63 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$63
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions USS Midway Museum and Petco Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 out of 5
642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA
The price is $86 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$86
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are located ...
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 San Diego

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 $202 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$202
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,272 reviews)
"Love everything"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $261 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$261
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,147 reviews)
"Beautiful resort. We were in the tower on the top floor facing the highway so it was constantly loud with those sounds when on the balcony. The room was quiet, and the staff very accommodating when it came to daily service. Their Spa Breeza was to die for. I really loved being pampered and my massage ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
The price is $160 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$160
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,327 reviews)
"Property parking for larger vehicles is very difficult. Thank goodness it wasn’t busy so we had a place to park."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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

Hostels in San Diego

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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable San Diego 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in San Diego, 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 San Diego?

Even the best hostels in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to San Diego, 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.