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Hostel on 3rd

1.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Hostel on 3rd is a vibrant retreat near the San Diego Convention Center. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast, play games or pool with friends, and explore nearby Petco Park and USS Midway Museum. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, table tennis to keep you active and books for relaxation.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (5)

  • Near the beach
  • Computer station
  • Convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
$72 nightly
The total price is $82
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees

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Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Room (4 bed female dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 bed female dorm)

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Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

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Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 45 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Gaslamp Quarter Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Chuchys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

When you stay at Hostel on 3rd, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Convention Center Station is 4 minutes and Convention Center Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges USD 20 for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 20

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel on 3rd offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostel on 3rd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostel on 3rd?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel on 3rd?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What's the area around Hostel on 3rd like?

Hostel on 3rd is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from Convention Center Station and 6 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center.

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Reviews

Hostel on 3rd Reviews

6.2

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice to stay there for 3 nights I really enjoyed my stay
Draco, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location.
Brian, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible, very dirty
Pascal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Front desk attendant was indirect & rude with their service...
Jamal, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Is it worth it?

Several things not mentioned on the website they take $20 Cash refundable deposit. If you have to use card there is transaction fee to pay the deposit and to get a refund. They charge for a towel also and many others.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

From the lobby/community area it seemed pretty nice. Unfortunately, the age requirement (18) was not transparent on Expedia when I booked a room for my 16yr old daughter and myself, so we were unable to stay. I am STILL hoping for a Refund...
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not a bad deal at all.

For the money not a bad deal at all. Guy at check in was on his game. Other guests were cool.
David, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ripped off

they took my money and didn't let me stay there.

2/10 Poor

They made me wait more 1 hour to check In. The guy told me he had to wait for his boss to know which room were available. Besides, If you check out before 8am, forget your deposit. They open at 8am and nobody will be there to give you those 20 dollars back. I had a flight to take a 5 am. Nobody was a the front desk. I just dropped the keys and left.
Woolly Junior, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It’s a cool looking place in the reception area until the moment I walked in and the front desk attendant told me to go sit down without greeting me, knew this was going to be a problem. They don’t take American passports. I had to wait before someone on the phone called the front desk attendant to let them know if a room was available. I proceeded to read their reviews while I waited and decided NAW this place is not for me. Hotel.com charged me $106 however hostelworld’s price is only $41. It wasn’t my jam so I left and went somewhere else. DON’T do this place.
Mischelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Customer Service
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Only option if you staying for one night and you don’t have other place to go.
Abylay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

July stay

Susie was great to deal with and very accommodating to our requests. The vibe at the place was tame but also the other guests were respectful and helpful. Great location and walkable to everything.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Met expectations, on a quiet street in great area

If you ever stayed in a hostel before, this one seemed to be about middle of the road. The location is fantastic for attending conferences at the convention center, and Street it's on is very quiet and safe, so the best of the both worlds.
Ward, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

The owner does the bare minimum with the building and it's really not a comfortable or a welcoming feeling. He's not taking care of the bedding, the fixtures in the bathroom aren't cleaned by staff. The Kitchen isn't pleasant. He not a pleasant man to talk too 😞. There's no elevator, you have to enter through another door outside and walk upstairs on a dirty carpet. So it's not handicapped accessible 😞. Plus the check in hours start at 4 pm and end at midnight. I have to be honest because I travel and have enjoyed other Hostels because the atmosphere was joyful 😊.
Linda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible customer service
Alejandro, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not so clean
murshida, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

This is the WORST hostel I have ever stayed by far. I think the Manager is truly mentally unwell. The staff couldn't find my reservation. It was very stressful staying here. I don't not recommend staying here to anyone.
Justin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was decent nice bunk mates and staff was helpful.
Lisa, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff & guests are friendly and keep to themselves. It’s a walkable location for shopping and nightlife too. However, the unsanitary conditions were too much. While I understand that this is an old property, that’s not an excuse for the general uncleanliness. There were layers of dust everywhere, completely stained mattresses, and pillows with holes too. This is a communal living space, practicing frugality, and that’s ok. It’s not ok to have a stack of filthy oven mitts in the kitchen though. I went into the bathroom and someone had sprayed disinfectant but didn’t bother to wipe it up with a clean cloth. They launder the sheets, but you also have to mop, dust, repair water damaged walls, clean the windows, and remove blackened carpet on the stairs too. Nobody deserves to sleep in filth no matter how cheap the room is.
Sylvia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s a hostel so stuff is old, if you’re good with that, this place is great for the price.
Jorge, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor sanitation. Little to no amenities. No breakfast.
Azhar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable
Marconi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

James- the manager and staff were all very nice and really helpful accommodating & professional. Be sure to check out by 11am otherwise you can lose your $20 deposit
Michael, 2-night trip