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Our top choices for East County hostels

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1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (586 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Exterior

2. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

3. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (950 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
$59 nightly
The price is $68
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay Classy Hostel
Property entrance

4. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (729 reviews)
"Super great value, for people looking to stay for cheap, & for people not from the US who are looking to bond with others that are staying with them"
United States
Andrew
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Interior

5. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (690 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
$114 nightly
The price is $130
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Gaslamp Hostel
Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, paper towels

6. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.2 out of 10, Good, (66 reviews)
"Restrooms were disgusting, showers were clean they were nice , the room smelled funky a little like urine , had an issue with last min charge the night before from a problem on their end . Overall like a 5 6 out of 10."
United States
Jacquelin
$103 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
La Ventana
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

7. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Great people"
United States
Jose
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

8. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Exterior

9. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (415 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Canada
Marcelo
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Terrace/patio

10. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (280 reviews)
"Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable."
United States
Jama
$81 nightly
The price is $92
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hostel on 3rd
Sundeck

11. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Great stay! Front desk guy was a little eccentric but very down to earth. Excellent area, with pacific beach a few steps away or take a bike or walk to mission beach. Amazing stay!"
United States
angelea
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
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Top East County Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

10/10 Excellent
"A few miscellaneous hairs found in the bathroom, the shower head was amazing and an excellent choice, bed was comfortable, and the room was huge. Great value for the price and convenient dining options nearby."
Jason 1-night trip
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego-East/El Cajon

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