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Top hostels in San Diego

Find the perfect hostel for your stay in San Diego

Price

£27

£811

Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in San Diego

Below is the most popular neighbourhood in San Diego to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area

Downtown

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Lucky D's Hostel

615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States

7.3

£32

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No. 1 most popular

Stay Classy Hostel

1455 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States

9.0

£37

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No. 2 most popular

Hostel On 3rd

542 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States

7.4

£35

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No. 3 most popular

Rk Hostel

642 W. Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA, United States

5.8

£96

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Cheap hotels in San Diego

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San Diego

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.3

£28

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2946679

Stay Classy Hostel

1455 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States

9.0

£37

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6681760

Lucky D's Hostel

615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States

7.3

£32

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260868

Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel

521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.6

£38

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112439

Hostel On 3rd

542 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States

7.4

£35

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2014055

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

3790 Udall Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.2

£45

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112423

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Get the best value hostel in San Diego

These hostels have the best prices for their ratings

Stay Classy Hostel

1455 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States

9.0

£37

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6681760

Lucky D's Hostel

615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States

7.3

£32

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260868

Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel

521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.6

£38

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112439

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

3790 Udall Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.2

£45

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112423

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

743 Emerald Street, San Diego, CA, United States

8.3

£28

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2946679

Ith San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

3204 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States

9.0

£55

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1070612047

When to book a hostel in San Diego

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in San Diego

Low season	January	cheapest month to stay
High season	July	most expensive time to stay
26%	expected price decrease
30%	expected price increase

	Price	£36 - £67

Cheapest day of week	Thursday	is the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of week	Tuesday	is the most expensive day of the week to book
£36	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
£111	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in San Diego

Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in San Diego

	Price	£38 - £74

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN DIEGO	Little Italy	36% cheaper	Hostels in Little Italy are the cheapest in San Diego at just £38 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN DIEGO	Mission Bay	20% more expensive	Mission Bay has the highest priced hostels in San Diego with rooms averaging £74 per night
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN DIEGO	Downtown	59% more users visited	More momondo users search for hostels in Downtown than any other neighbourhood in San Diego

Information about staying in San Diego

Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in San Diego

How much do hostels in San Diego cost?

A hostel in San Diego will typically cost about £183 per night. The cheapest nightly rate in San Diego is £109. The average weekly rate to stay at a hostel in San Diego is £434. The monthly rate in San Diego is £1,684.

What is the average length of a stay in a San Diego hostel?

When staying at a hostel in San Diego, momondo users, on average, stay for 2days. The average price for a 2-days stay at a San Diego hostel typically costs £365.

Are San Diego hostels a better deal than San Diego hotels?

Hostels in San Diego are typically a good deal, but hostels actually have a 62% higher nightly rate than 1 star hotels, a 62% higher nightly rate than 2 star hotels, and a 11% higher nightly rate than 3 star hotels.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in San Diego?

Our users who have stayed at San Diego hostels have rated it a 7.8 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 2-star (7.2) hotels in San Diego. Those looking for an affordable stay in San Diego, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in San Diego?

As of September 2026, there are 5,897 operators available to choose from for hotels in San Diego.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in San Diego?

Prices for hotels in San Diego are refreshed on a daily basis.