Description
We were just voted the #1 hostel in the USA for 2009 by Hostelworld customers for a reason! San Diego's original backpacker hostel has been offering guests a relaxing yet fun environment for 16 years! Located in the center of San Diego's famous Gaslamp district, we're ideally located near all the best nightlife, while also being minutes from all tourist attractions.
FEBRUARY SPECIAL! We're so happy with our new ranking we just want to share the love! So for February we lowered our rates making us an even better value!
USA Hostels San Diego is social, fun and a great value as our prices include all taxes and we offer free all-you-can-make pancakes and oatmeal every morning, free coffee and tea all day, free WIFI, a free weekly pub crawl, discounted San Diego Zoo and Sea World tickets and lots more!
Please refer to check-in requirements at the bottom of this page before making a booking.
No other hostel can show you the city like us! Join us for Tuesday Taco nights with $2 tacos and margaritas, head out on the town Wednesday nights with our pub crawl, spend a day out partying in Mexico on our Saturday Tijuana tour or just hang at the hostel with other travellers swapping stories and chilling in our intimate lounge.
Other extras we offer include:
Free lockers with powerpoints inside for every guest
Free bed linens and blankets
Free day-storage of luggage after check out
Free and discounted hostel activities
High-speed internet access
Discounted Harbor Excursions tours
Discounted bike rental
Onsite laundry facilities with free washing powder
No curfew
At check in, guests must present one of the following: 1. a valid passport 2. a Canadian driver's license 3. an out-of-state American driver's license. Guests may also be asked to present proof of travel.
People under the age of 16 are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms unless entire dorm is rented. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone.
Directions
From Greyhound: Exit station onto Broadway and turn left (East), walk 4 blocks until you come to 5th Avenue, turn right (South) and walk 2 1/2 blocks down 5th Avenue. You will see a row of international flags hanging from our building. Our front door is between two Italian restaurants.
From Amtrak: Exit station onto Kettner Boulevard and turn right (South). At Broadway (1/2 block) turn left (East) and follow above directions.
Driving:
From I-5 South take Front Street exit. Exit ramp divides, keep right on Front Street ramp. Take Front street to G Street, turn left onto G. Take G six blocks to 5th Avenue, turn left onto 5th, we are the third door in from the corner - between two Italian restaurants.
From I-5 North take J Street exit. Bear left at 19th Street and turn left onto Market Street. Take Market 14 blocks to 5th Avenue. Turn right onto 5th, the hostel is one block up on the right hand side, between two Italian restaurants.
Have a safe trip!
Chelsea
