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USA Hostels San Diego

726 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (Downtown)
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here for one night in a 6 bed female only room after attending a work conference. Staff were very friendly on arrival and my room was pleasant enough - I like the privacy pods with sockets and lights. Room very very hot and only low 20s outside. I ate in the hostel in the "family dinner" on a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

4 women in town for a conference. Excellent location, good breakfast and great staff. As previous reviews have alluded a very small 4 bed room with minimal ventilation. Suited our needs. We all knew each other, so I cannot comment on the suitability for solo travelers. Looked like quite a good place if you did not know anyone,

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Portsmouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This hostel was easy to find, just a short walk from the bus station. When we arrived at 5:30pm we checked in and the girl at the counter informed us that in 20 mins time there was the weekly trip to Tijuana mexico. a free trip provided by the hostel to spend the night on a pub crawl around the... More

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Bismarck, North Dakota
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had to stay with a group. We stayed in a room with a keycard access and shared a room with 5 other people. We had 6 in our group so it worked out great. I enjoyed the free breakfast. you had to make it but you also didn't have to pay for it. I liked the fact that it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

great location, right in ghe center where all the nightlife and resturants are. the staff are very helpfull and friendly. lots of activities at good prices. can not ask for more. the rooms are clean and comfortable. we had the private room which between the two of us worked out cheaper than the dorm and we had a tv and... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Originally we booked 3nights in san Diego on our trip across the USA, but me and my two sisters I was travelling with loved San Diego so much we ended up staying for a week. San Diego was amazing so much to do and to see, this hostel was amazing, so very social they have a bar in the hostel... More

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Cuernavaca, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed here a few months ago, I love the place, actually I stayed here years ago too and has always been a nice place with a great location! It's on the main downtown street and has lots of restaurants outside the door, if you are backpacking but still want a great, clean place to stay this is it.

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Cortona, Toscana, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Nice staffs, pretty good beds, at a great location. The interior is pretty cool too. You may want to join some of those tours and events they offer to make your stay more fun! Easy access to many sights through transportation. Nice restaurants and bars around it. You gotta stay here when you visit San Diego!

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

Well if your a tourist in San Diego then it's really all about the location. This hostel is smack bang in the middle of the Gaslamp district with only a short walk to the trolley which allows you everywhere. My friend and I shared a private room, which was cosy but very clean. The shared bathrooms were also relatively clean... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

My main complaint with this hostel is the staff. They are not terrible but are completely uninterested in the guests. It feels like a cheap hotel, not a hostel. There were a couple of guys working there who were genuinely helpful but they were unfortunately a minority and not always around. I would walk through reception and even checked out... More

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Additional Information about USA Hostels San Diego

Also Known As:
Usa Hostels San Diego Hotel
Usa Hostels San Diego Hotel San Diego
Address: 726 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Downtown , Gaslamp
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 40 Speciality lodging in San Diego
Price range (per night): S$43 - 107
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
San Diego's original backpacker hostel, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter for 17 years. Surrounded by the city's most popular bars and clubs. We offer the best value in hostel accommodations with all-you-can-make pancakes and oatmeal daily, free and discounted activities, free wifi and more. Our quirky décor in a historic 1880’s walk up makes our hostel unique. All rooms are shared bath. Dorms feature privacy screening with a light, shelf and outlet. ... more   less 
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