Historic buildings in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Hostels in San Diego

San Diego has hostels downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter and by the sand in Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. Choose city or beach first.

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By ClubHostel editors · Updated

Most centralGaslamp QuarterDowntownTrolley & waterfrontSightseeingRead guide Ocean BeachBy the sandBus to downtownSurf, sunsetsRead guide

San Diego spreads from the downtown Gaslamp Quarter and the harbor to beach neighborhoods like Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. The Trolley and buses connect downtown with Old Town and beyond.

Our top pick: USS Midway Museum

Top things to do

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USS Midway Museum

The aircraft carrier on the waterfront. 4.8/5 from over 4,200 reviews.

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San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

4.7/5 from over 1,500 reviews.

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Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Narrated Tour

4.7/5 from over 1,500 reviews.

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Where is the best area for a hostel in San Diego?

The Gaslamp Quarter downtown for transport, the waterfront and the USS Midway; Ocean Beach or Pacific Beach to be by the sand.

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