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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

A
Andrearenasm
From
Venezuela
Everything was great. Very clean and organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,767 reviews
Price from
$65
1 night, 2 adults

ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego

Located in San Diego, within a 2-minute walk of Mission Beach and 2.3 miles of SeaWorld San Diego, ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

K
Klaudia
From
Cyprus
Great location and very nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
$96.36
1 night, 2 adults

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodations in San Diego.

D
Danilo
From
Brazil
Perfect everything, every detail. Absolutely I'll back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
Price from
$143.10
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is conveniently located in San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. All rooms feature a kitchenette and a shared bathroom.

J
Jose
From
Mexico
Great location and the amenities are awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
Price from
$63.60
1 night, 2 adults

Gaslamp Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

R
Renu Raman
From
India
Good. I liked the oranges the most. Its at an amazing location. I loved every bit about it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Price from
$132.74
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away.

D
Diego
From
Mexico
Everything seemed nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews
Price from
$99.90
1 night, 2 adults

Pleasant Inn

Hotel in San Diego

Pleasant Inn is located 7.5 mi away from the University of San Diego (USD). The hotel features a gym. Free guest parking is available.

L
Leslie
From
Croatia
Quiet, clean, housekeeping daily unless specified
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews
Price from
$130
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Hotel in Point Loma, San Diego

Located only minutes from San Diego International Airport, world-class sailing and whale watching, this hotel offers comfort and modern amenities.

G
Guney Can
From
United States
Point Loma is the most sophisticated place in San Diego to stay. Hotel building is easy to reach and park. When u enter the hotel you feel comfortable and safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,423 reviews
Price from
$131
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Midway-Pacific Highway, San Diego

Located in San Diego, a 14-minute walk from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Comfort Inn Sea World Area has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a garden.

r
richard
From
Guam
Breakfast was good , friendly staff and clean room. I chose the place cause it was close to so many restaurants and seaworld .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews
Price from
$101.15
1 night, 2 adults

Kings Inn

Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego

Centrally located in San Diego’s Mission Valley, Kings Inn features a spacious outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

D
Donald
From
Canada
everything about the room was great, we could visit with our friends as it had doors inside joining the rooms it was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,090 reviews
Price from
$102.47
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Stay connected in San Diego and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From $138.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews

Ideally located in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, The Keating is located a 18-minute walk from USS Midway Museum, 0.7 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.2 miles...

From $140.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews

Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away.

From $96.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Conveniently set in San Diego, 1BdRm Gaslamp Conv Cntr - w Parking & 3 Beds #5 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Attractively located in the center of San Diego, 2BdRm Gaslamp Conv Cntr - w Parking & 4 Beds #2 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 4 Beds #401 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Conveniently located in the center of San Diego, Gaslamp 2BdRm - w Parking & 4 Beds #404 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $380.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Ideally set in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 4 Beds #201 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $380.34 per night

Enjoy breakfast in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

Located in San Diego, a 11-minute walk from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel San Diego, a Member of Design Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy has accommodations with a fitness...

From $253.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Moments from San Diego's most popular attractions as well as the international airport, this hotel provides comfortable guestrooms and many modern conveniences.

From $220.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews

Set in a Victorian house in the heart of Central San Diego's Little Italy Neighborhood of Downtown, this hostel offers dormitory rooms and private rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and hosted social...

From $98.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews

Cherokee Lodge is located in San Diego, 1.7 mi from San Diego Convention center and 2.2 mi from Downtown San Diego. Every room at this accommodations is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV.

From $196.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews

Located 3 mi from San Diego International Airport, this hotel offers free shuttles to the airport, San Diego Amtrak Station and more. Free WiFi is available to guests.

From $234.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town is 4 miles from the San Diego International Airport. The rooms feature refrigerators and microwaves.

From $128.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

Off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

From $159.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,402 reviews

Located in the light industrial Midway area, this hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Old Town. It offers an outdoor pool and serves a daily grab-and-go breakfast. Each spacious room has free WiFi.

From $175.41 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in San Diego and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Well situated in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 3 Beds #302 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms feature a kitchen and a shared bathroom.

From $380.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ideally located in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 3 Beds #202 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Ideally located in San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft w Parking & 3 Beds #402 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

In a prime location in the center of San Diego, Gaslamp 2BdRm1BA - w Parking & 4 Beds #304 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $403.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews

Featuring a bar, Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is located in the center of San Diego, a 14-minute walk from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station.

From $149.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews

Located in the heart of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, guests of this hotel can stroll through 16 blocks of Victorian architecture and shops.

From $242.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews

Attractively located in San Diego, Moxy San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From $205.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is located 1640 feet from Horton Plaza Shopping Center. It offers an on-site bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

From $226.10 per night

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Avg. price/night: $101.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. I have stayed here before and would definitely stay again.
Guest review by
Raissa
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $94.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Of course it is not cheap due to its outstanding location ( however I stayed in one of the single rooms which were far more expensive than the dorms) but it is super clean, very authentic, well self organized and the staff is very nice. Perfect accommodation for young people traveling on their own.
Guest review by
Eric
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $107.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,605 reviews
Cheap, affordable and good breakfast.
Guest review by
Henrik Kirkeluten
Group
Avg. price/night: $96.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,633 reviews
Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.
Guest review by
Marie
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $138.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
The art everywhere is gorgeous! There are also lovely plants & good lighting. Definitely the prettiest hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Staff were friendly & professional. Breakfast is basic - cereal, fruit, and tea & coffee but better than what we were expecting. Beds were comfortable. There was a little shelf, light, plug & 2 usb ports at each bed. Location was ideal. Bathrooms were basic but very clean.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Group
Avg. price/night: $72.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews
My partner and I stayed in the double bed dorm room, cheaper than other options in the city and a great way to still have privacy with the sectioned/curtained bed areas. The hostel had great showers and a room providing hair dryer/straightener etc, good social areas, and was very clean. The location was great, close to Petco Park and lots of cafes/restaurants near the gaslamp area. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Guest review by
Eden
Young couple