{"id":205058,"date":"2020-06-11T08:43:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T12:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=205058"},"modified":"2025-12-29T03:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T08:54:00","slug":"best-hostels-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Hostels in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2024\/sandiegohostel.jpeg\" alt=\"A sunny day along the beautiful coast of San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><\/p>\n<p>San Diego is an underrated destination. While visitors flock to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/united-states-travel-guide\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/united-states-travel-guide\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles<\/a>, more often than not San Diego gets skipped over.<\/p>\n<p>With incredible weather, awesome beaches, and tons of things to see and do (both in town and nearby), San Diego is a destination that shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been visiting the city for years and have stayed in many of its hostels. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/how-to-pick-a-good-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the best hostels in San Diego. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following are the best in each category:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-box\">\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FHI-San-Diego-Downtown%2FSan-Diego%2F1856\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">HI San Diego &#8211; Downtown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Families<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FHI-San-Diego-Downtown%2FSan-Diego%2F1856\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">HI San Diego &#8211; Downtown<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F66491%2Finternational-travelers-house-adventure-hostel%2F\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ITH Adventure Hostel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FITH-Beach-Bungalow-Surf-Hostel%2FSan-Diego%2F277146\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLucky-D-s%2FSan-Diego%2F21720%3FdateFrom%3D2020-08-26%26dateTo%3D2020-08-27%26number_of_guests%3D1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Lucky D&#8217;s<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-row\">\n<div class=\"table-column\"><strong>Best Overall Hostel<\/strong>:<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F66491%2Finternational-travelers-house-adventure-hostel%2F\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ITH Adventure Hostel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nWant the specifics of each hostel? Here&#8217;s my comprehensive list of the best ones in San Diego:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FHI-San-Diego-Downtown%2FSan-Diego%2F1856\" rel=\"nofollow\">1. HI San Diego &#8211; Downtown<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/sandiegohostel3.jpg\" alt=\"The bunk beds in a dorm room in the HI Hostel in downtown San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nI&#8217;m a big fan of HI hostels. They&#8217;ve helped bring hosteling into the mainstream, and their facilities are always top-notch. HI San Diego Downtown is no different. Not only is it one of the most affordable places to stay in town but it&#8217;s consistently ranked as the best hostel too. It offers free breakfast, organizes tons of events and tours, and has a big kitchen so you can cook your own food. The bunks are basic but comfy (though they lack privacy curtains) and there are video games and a pool table in the common room as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HI San Diego &#8211; Downtown at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>Organizes lots of events<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FHI-San-Diego-Downtown%2FSan-Diego%2F1856\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F66491%2Finternational-travelers-house-adventure-hostel%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">2. ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/sandiegohostel4.jpg\" alt=\"The common area of the ITH Adventure Hostel in San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nWhat I really like about this hostel is its focus on sustainable travel. It has a vegetable garden (and gives free veggies to guests), a recycling and composting program, and even backyard chickens. There is lots of outdoor common spaces to relax in (including an area with hammocks), and it&#8217;s very friendly and social too. It&#8217;s clean, and the water pressure in the showers is pretty good. The beds are pretty comfy too. It&#8217;s my favorite hostel in San Diego.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Female-only rooms<\/li>\n<li>Social atmosphere so it&#8217;s easy to meet people<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fst%2Fhostels%2Fp%2F66491%2Finternational-travelers-house-adventure-hostel%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FITH-Beach-Bungalow-Surf-Hostel%2FSan-Diego%2F277146\" rel=\"nofollow\">3. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/sandiegohostel6.jpg\" alt=\"The common area of the ITH Surf Hostel in San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nLocated right on the beach, this place has a huge outdoor patio and surfboards and wetsuits for rent, plus there are lots of bars and restaurants nearby. They offer a tasty free breakfast too (including pancakes). The staff are incredibly helpful and really make your stay memorable. The bathrooms are a little dated but are always kept clean and the wooden bunks are basic (no curtains) but are comfy enough. They also grow organic vegetables (which guests can eat), have recycling and composting programs, and upcycle furniture into art. There are nightly events too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amazing location by the beach<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Laid-back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FITH-Beach-Bungalow-Surf-Hostel%2FSan-Diego%2F277146\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLucky-D-s%2FSan-Diego%2F21720%3FdateFrom%3D2020-08-26%26dateTo%3D2020-08-27%26number_of_guests%3D1\" rel=\"nofollow\">4. Lucky D&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/sandiegohostel7.jpg\" alt=\"The colorful dorms of Lucky D's hostel in San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nLucky D&#8217;s hosts nightly events and pub crawls, so if you&#8217;re looking to stay out late and have fun, this is the place. Located in the central, convenient Gaslamp district, it&#8217;s one of the cheapest hostels in the city, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby as well. There are lockers in every room, so you can keep your stuff secure. The mattresses are comfy, though the bunks themselves kind of suck (there are no curtains and the bunks squeak). But the common areas are spacious and colorful, so there is plenty of room to relax, lounge, and connect with other travelers. There are also laundry facilities, as well as bikes for rent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lucky D&#8217;s at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly events and activities<\/li>\n<li>Affordable dorms<\/li>\n<li>Good location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLucky-D-s%2FSan-Diego%2F21720%3FdateFrom%3D2020-08-26%26dateTo%3D2020-08-27%26number_of_guests%3D1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCalifornia-Dreams-Hostel%2FSan-Diego%2F274690\" rel=\"nofollow\">5. California Dreams Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2020\/sandiegohostel8.jpg\" alt=\"The colorful kitchen of the California Dreams hostel in San Diego, California\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"><br \/>\nThis is a no-frills backpacker hostel. The beds aren&#8217;t very comfy but there are curtains so you have some privacy, as well as individual lights and outlets. There are lockers to store your gear too. Breakfast is included, and the hostel is just a minute from the beach. There are movie nights, free yoga mats, and even surf lessons (you can rent wetsuits and surfboards as well). The staff also organizes lots of tours (including whale watching trips). Overall, it&#8217;s a fun budget hostel in a great location with lots of free perks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California Dreams Hostel at a glance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free perks (breakfast, yoga mats, frisbees\/volleyballs)<\/li>\n<li>Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet people<\/li>\n<li>Organizes lots of events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"bookhostel\" href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCalifornia-Dreams-Hostel%2FSan-Diego%2F274690\" rel=\"nofollow\">Book here!<\/a><\/center><center>***<\/center>San Diego is a fun, relaxing city with amazing food and even more amazing beaches. It&#8217;s like a smaller, better version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/united-states-travel-guide\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles<\/a>. Best of all, it&#8217;s also more affordable than both LA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/united-states-travel-guide\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco<\/a>, which makes it a prime choice for road-trippers and budget travelers looking to have some fun in the sun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-booking\">\n<h4>Book Your Trip to San Diego: Logistical Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br \/>\nUse <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?subId1=%26currency%3DUSD&amp;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a> as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Safety Wing<\/a> (best for everyone)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insuremytripus.pxf.io\/q4vRWg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insure My Trip<\/a> (for those over 70)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medjetassist.com\/nomadicmatt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medjet<\/a> (for additional evacuation coverage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resource page<\/a> for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I&#8217;m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More Information on the United States?<\/strong><br \/>\nBe sure to visit my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/united-states-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">robust destination guide on the United States<\/a> for even more planning tips!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-credits\">Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiusa.org\/find-hostels\/california\/san-diego-521-market-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 &#8211; HI San Diego \u2013 Downtown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/International-Travelers-House-Downtown-Hostel\/San-Diego\/66491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 &#8211; ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ithhostels.com\/location\/pacific-beach-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 &#8211; ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/luckydshostel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 &#8211; Lucky D\u2019s<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/California-Dreams-Hostel\/San-Diego\/274690\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 &#8211; California Dreams Hostel<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Diego is an underrated destination. While visitors flock to San Francisco and Los Angeles, more often than not San Diego gets skipped over. With incredible weather, awesome beaches, and tons of things to see and do (both in town and nearby), San Diego is a destination that shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked. I&#8217;ve been visiting the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264822,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[2192,745,3174,2836],"class_list":["post-205058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-america","tag-california","tag-hostels","tag-nahostels","tag-san-diego"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 5 Best Hostels in San Diego (Updated 2026)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best hostels in San Diego? 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