USA Hostels San Diego in San Diego, USA

Voted Best Hostel Chain Worldwide 2013 and the #1 hostel in the USA for 2009!. San Diego's original backpacker hostel has been offering guests a relaxing yet fun environment for 19 years! Ideally located in the Gaslamp (the entertainment district), while also being minutes from most tourist attractions. And our new privacy pods will make your stay even more relaxing.

USA Hostels San Diego is social, fun and a great value as our prices include taxes and we offer many freebies (listed below). Our exclusively-designed privacy pods feature a reading light, shelf and outlet and provide privacy from roommates along with a 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.

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 travelers swapping stories and chilling in our intimate lounge.

Extras we offer include:

- Exclusive 'privacy pods' (see photo)
- Free all-you-can-make pancakes, oatmeal, coffee, tea, daily.
- Free large lockers with powerpoints inside for secure electronics charging
- Free day-storage of luggage after check out
- Free and discounted hostel activities
- Free wifi for laptop/smart phone users
- Free use of hairdryers and straighteners
- Discounted SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo tickets
- Discounted Harbor Excursions tours
- Discounted bike rental
- Upgraded guest kitchen with all utensils and spices/seasonings
- Newly renovated relaxing lounge

We welcome guests from everywhere outside of San Diego county. At check in, international guests must present a valid passport. US residents must present valid government issued identification (ie: drivers license, state id card, passport). 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.

Check out our NEW 'privacy pod's that help screen out ambient noise and light and feature a reading light, shelf and outlet.(see photo)

We're walking distance to Balboa Park, home to the famous pandas of the San Diego Zoo and the city's museums, a short ferry ride to Coronado Island and steps from the best San Diego nightlife and restaurants. Mission, Ocean and Pacific beaches are a bus ride away.

Stay with us over Easter (April 24) and get a chance to win a FREE night when you take part in our old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt! Every egg is a winner with free candy treats or prizes such as free phone cards or a free night in the hostel!

We also offer:
- a fully equipped kitchen
- relaxing lounge
- our weekly infamous Tijuana trip
- discounted San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld tickets
- discounted Harbor Excursions tours
- discounted bike rental
- onsite laundry facilities with free laundry powder
- 24 hour reception

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.

JULY 15-20, 2013 CANCELLATION POLICY: Any bookings scheduled for arrival from July 15 - 20 2013 are subject to this cancellation policy: -- No cancellation fees imposed up to 21 days prior to scheduled arrival. Cancellation from 20 days to 14 days will result in one night’s fee being charged for each bed booked. Cancellations from 13 days or less will result in a fee being charged to the credit card on record of all days of the scheduled stay for each bed or room booked.