USA Hostels San Diego - Hostel in San Diego, USA

San Diego's original backpacker hostel has been in the heart of the exciting Gaslamp Quarter for 17 years. We offer the best value in hostel accommodations with a hacienda-inspired look and added modern touches,including oour new ‘privacy pods’, will make your stay an even more comfortable one. USA Hostels San Diego is social, fun and a great value as our prices include all taxes and we offer free breakfast, free WIFI, a free weekly pub crawl, discounted attraction tickets and lots more!

Our exclusively-designed privacy pods feature a reading light, shelf and outlet and provide privacy from roommates along with reduction in noise and light. Especially great for those times when someone flips on the light late at night…

Please refer to check-in requirements at the bottom of this page before making a booking.

We offer more than any other San Diego hostel, including these extras:

* FREE all-you-can-make pancake and oatmeal s every morning

* FREE coffee and tea all day

* FREE wireless access

* FREE secure, electronics charge stations inside every locker

* FREE bed linens

* FREE day storage of luggage after check out

* the original Tijuana Tour (so good our competition has tried to copy it)

* weekly pub crawls and happy hour tours

* discounted San Diego Zoo and Sea World tickets

* discounted harbor and whale watching cruises and bike rentals

* parties in our renovated lounge

* fully-equipped guest kitchen

* flat-screen televisions in our comfortable private rooms

* on-site laundry with FREE Laundry Detergent

At check in, international/out-of-state guests must present a valid passport or out-of-state American driver's license. In state residents must present a valid college identification or valid passport along with a valid state ID (ie: drivers license). Guests may also be asked to present proof of onward travel. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Guests under 16 permitted only in private rooms unless an entire dorm is rented. Parents with young children must contact the hostel prior to booking.

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