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Our top choices for La Jolla hostels

Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

1. California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (142 reviews)
"I’m in love. Maybe with 100 people but they are all so sweet and pretty. Wish I didn’t have to go but they got all booked up. I highly recommend this property. Good people doing good work"
United States
Antonio
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Sun deck

2. ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Great stay! Front desk guy was a little eccentric but very down to earth. Excellent area, with pacific beach a few steps away or take a bike or walk to mission beach. Amazing stay!"
United States
angelea
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

3. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"Great people"
United States
Jose
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Lobby sitting area

4. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"Short walk to beach and anything else you want to do!!!!"
United States
linda
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Exterior

5. California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"always like this place ,hope to go again"
United States
melvyn
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Interior

6. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (692 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!"
United States
Karin
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gaslamp Hostel
Property entrance

7. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (730 reviews)
"Super great value, for people looking to stay for cheap, & for people not from the US who are looking to bond with others that are staying with them"
United States
Andrew
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

8. Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (952 reviews)
"Great, simple stay"
Canada
Wai Kit
The price is £41
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay Classy Hostel
Deluxe Studio Suite (Shared Bathroom) | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, paper towels

9. La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (67 reviews)
"Restrooms were disgusting, showers were clean they were nice , the room smelled funky a little like urine , had an issue with last min charge the night before from a problem on their end . Overall like a 5 6 out of 10."
United States
Jacquelin
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
La Ventana
Terrace/patio

10. Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (280 reviews)
"Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable."
United States
Jama
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hostel on 3rd
Exterior

11. California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (417 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, the staff is helpful, and the place is in the center of downtown, so you can easily access all the major museums and places to visit."
Canada
Marcelo
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
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Top La Jolla Hotel Reviews

Cormorant Boutique Hotel

Cormorant Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very charming, the restaurant was amazing our server was excellent. Most of the staff was very friendly and some just very task oriented and busy"
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cormorant Boutique Hotel

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La Jolla Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,210
Accommodation
2 Hostels
Lowest Price
£41
Highest Price
£100

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in La Jolla?
Wondering where other travellers have stayed overnight in La Jolla? Here are a few popular properties that might have reasonable rates: La Jolla Shores Hotel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this hotel. San Diego Marriott La Jolla - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities at this hotel. La Jolla Cove Suites - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in La Jolla?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for La Jolla is 332 mm.
What is there to see and do in La Jolla?
In general, La Jolla is known for its beaches, surfing and university setting. Major attractions include Mission Bay, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. Get out into nature with places such as Windansea Beach, La Jolla Cove and Bird Rock. Cultural attractions include Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse and The Comedy Store - La Jolla.
What's the best way to get to and around La Jolla while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around La Jolla on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), situated 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Nobel Drive Station, VA Medical Center Station and UC San Diego Central Campus Station.

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