Hostels in San Diego

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Cheapest monthDecember
Most expensive monthJuly
Top rated by travellersCalifornia Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, Rs46,941
Cheapest bed foundStay Classy, Rs21,931

Finding cheap hotels in San Diego: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in December.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in San Diego are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in San Diego. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major San Diego hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in San Diego generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in San Diego. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as Rs21,931 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Stay Classy, Lucky D's Youth and Traveler's Hostel and HI San Diego Downtown Hostel as the best central San Diego hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.