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Cheap Hostels in San Diego County

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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
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! (778 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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (642 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! (533 reviews)
Gaslamp Hostel
La Ventana

La Ventana

2 out of 5
417 Market St San Diego CA
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located nearby.
6.6/10 (35 reviews)
La Ventana
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 breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (368 reviews)
Lucky D's 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
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 ...
6.2/10 (229 reviews)
Hostel on 3rd
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

2 out of 5
3790 Udall St San Diego CA
Stay at this 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! (201 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
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 San Diego Zoo are located ...
5.2/10 (288 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
Book a stay at this beach hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

2 out of 5
707 Reed Avenue San Diego CA
Book a stay at this beach hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (253 reviews)
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
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Top Trending Hotels in San Diego County

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr National City CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,476 reviews)
Great location off highway. Beautiful property and the lobby was beautifully festive for Christmas holiday season.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,127 reviews)
Nice rooms central location. Great stay!!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel

4 out of 5
1433 Camino Del Rio S San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,643 reviews)
Great hotel! Very centric.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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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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