See all properties

Hostel on 3rd

1.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hostel on 3rd

Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Hallway

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$87
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Explore the area

View in a map
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Downtown private room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (4 bed female dorm)

Room (4 bed female dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 bed female dorm)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Exterior

RK Hostel San Diego

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Soundproof rooms
2.7 out of 5, 280 reviews
RK Hostel San Diego

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel in Downtown San Diego
Along with a computer station, this smoke-free hostel has a convenience store and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
Hostel on 3rd offers 15 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Hostel on 3rd is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 20 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hostel 3rd San Diego
Hostel 3rd
Hostel 3rd San Diego
Hostel 3rd
3rd San Diego
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hostel on 3rd San Diego
San Diego Hostel on 3rd Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel on 3rd San Diego
3rd
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hostel on 3rd
Hostel on 3rd San Diego
Hostel on 3rd Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel on 3rd Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Hostel on 3rd Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 220 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was decent nice bunk mates and staff was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff & guests are friendly and keep to themselves. It’s a walkable location for shopping and nightlife too. However, the unsanitary conditions were too much. While I understand that this is an old property, that’s not an excuse for the general uncleanliness. There were layers of dust everywhere, completely stained mattresses, and pillows with holes too. This is a communal living space, practicing frugality, and that’s ok. It’s not ok to have a stack of filthy oven mitts in the kitchen though. I went into the bathroom and someone had sprayed disinfectant but didn’t bother to wipe it up with a clean cloth. They launder the sheets, but you also have to mop, dust, repair water damaged walls, clean the windows, and remove blackened carpet on the stairs too. Nobody deserves to sleep in filth no matter how cheap the room is.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a hostel so stuff is old, if you’re good with that, this place is great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Orlando

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Is it worth it?

Several things not mentioned on the website they take $20 Cash refundable deposit. If you have to use card there is transaction fee to pay the deposit and to get a refund. They charge for a towel also and many others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Azhar

Poor sanitation. Little to no amenities. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk attendant was indirect & rude with their service...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marconi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
James- the manager and staff were all very nice and really helpful accommodating & professional. Be sure to check out by 11am otherwise you can lose your $20 deposit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judith

They wouldn't let me check in. Nothing made sense. All paid for, reserved and just turned away! Said to go back to Expedia for refund. Terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seraphen

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny Andrés Velandia

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
The location is perfect, I think is better put the private toilet for every room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

SOON

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the lobby/community area it seemed pretty nice. Unfortunately, the age requirement (18) was not transparent on Expedia when I booked a room for my 16yr old daughter and myself, so we were unable to stay. I am STILL hoping for a Refund...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Low price and proximity to the airport are the best features... but i get the sense that the owner/manager is committed to providing only the absolute minimum in terms of service, upkeep, maintenance, improvements, cleanliness...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I really like this place thank you so much for sha

I really like this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle, Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie G

Liked: Staff & service
Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tito

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was absolutely rude disrespectful. Not cooperative at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024