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Hostel on 3rd

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An outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a brick wall.
A room with a red wall, patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large cross artwork.
A staircase with a red door at the top, a chandelier, and a window with a view of the outside.
A narrow hallway with white doors on both sides, leading to a room with a window at the end.
A bar area with seating, a ceiling fan, and a brick wall with framed artwork.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen
$84 nightly
The current price is $96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

Explore the area

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542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

A room with two bunk beds against a brick wall.

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with metal railings and a red wall.

Room (4 bed female dorm)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with blinds, and a wooden floor.

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Room (Downtown private room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at Hostel on 3rd places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Franc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd offers 15 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
This smoke-free hostel offers books, games, and table tennis.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Hostel on 3rd. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Hostel on 3rd Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 293 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The breakfast and coffee was definitely a plus. The mattress was very old and uncomfortable. The staff members were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cool place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing value for the cost. Pleasent people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member at the front desk was incompetent and unprofessional. The owner was predatory in his business tactics. The common area was dirty and unkempt. The dorms were disgusting and hot. If you have a vehicle l, I would recommend you sleep in it over staying at this repulsive establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an older building with lots of charm. The staff were nice professional and friendly. It is not as high end as others but for the comfort and convenience to everything I'll stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible if you make mistakes and books in female rooms to change to man’s room you lose the original book and pay doble to book again, please don’t use this crap
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't stay there,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was really amazing (many restaurants and good grocery store close by) and the vibe of the hostel was great, everyone was super friendly and fun to talk to. I had a private room and the mattress was unbelievably awful, felt every spring pop underneath me with every roll. Also, there were cockroaches :(
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went really well. Great staff. Hot breakfast every morning yummy.
Nice patios to sit and visit with other travelers.
Christmas morning I found 2 roses outside the Front door and kept them in my room. So lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to work at Snapdragon Stadium for 2 days. Im from Los Angeles. I booked for one night and it worked out perfect. I brought my own sheets and pillow and blanket. They have restrooms and kitchen . You.get what u pay for. $39.00 for 1 night. Ez money. They just need to change out there mattresses. Other than that. Good spot to rest ur head. I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to stay there for 3 nights I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in, friendly staff. Multiple bathrooms/ showers available , fridge & cooking available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Not sure what to make of the place..
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was decent nice bunk mates and staff was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
The location is perfect, I think is better put the private toilet for every room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a great spot the location couldn’t have been better. Staff were helpful and I had no issues with the room. It was quiet enough with the other guests present. Awesome bang for your buck!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I really like this place thank you so much for sha

I really like this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025