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Cheap Hostels in San Diego

Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd
1 out of 5
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is $31 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$31
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a computer station. Popular attractions Petco Park and USS Midway Museum are located nearby. ...
5.8/10 (144 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
Stay Classy Hostel
Stay Classy Hostel
2 out of 5
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA
The price is $66 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$66
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (388 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 business-friendly hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Petco Park and USS Midway ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
Gaslamp Hostel
2 out of 5
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $145 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$145
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
1 out of 5
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $128 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$128
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mission Bay and San Diego Zoo are located nearby. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel
2 out of 5
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is $79 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$79
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 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 reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (289 reviews)
Lucky D's Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
1 out of 5
3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $87 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$87
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located nearby. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 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 $84 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$84
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this spa hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2 out of 5
San Diego
The price is $131 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$131
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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 nearby. ...
7.8/10 Good! (180 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 $82 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$82
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions USS Midway Museum and Petco Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (347 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 $90 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$90
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a computer station. Popular attractions USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo are located ...
5/10 (234 reviews)
RK Hostel San Diego
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2 out of 5
743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA
The price is $112 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$112
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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 nearby. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
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

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
The price is $179 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$179
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,700 reviews)
Awesome
"Love this place and My man Robert delivers great service"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $156 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$156
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,097 reviews)
"The customer service was A ! The gentleman who worked the front desk, Edward, was very helpful. Probably got tired of my needy self, but he still helped me with politeness and a smile! I didn’t ever see the housekeepers but I knew they were around because my room was serviced. The property itself ..."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $113 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$113
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,436 reviews)
"There a few homeless people down the street."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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 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 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. 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 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.