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International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

2.0 star property

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A red and white building with outdoor seating, including red and purple Adirondack chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A cozy living room with a green wall, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A room with a green wall, a leather couch, a wooden table, and a globe on a table.
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A Victorian-style building with a red and white facade, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1658 Front Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact, well-lit room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a small shelf unit.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a zebra-patterned rug.

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room

  • City view
  • 50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy. places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. .This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.2 mi (2 km) from USS Midway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 8 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy. offers 25 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian hostel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of International Travelers House Hostel - Downtown San Diego Little Italy.. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1888
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 2.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: USD 2.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 2.00

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80.4672 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego
ITH Adventure Hostel
ITH Adventure San Diego
ITH Adventure
ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego
ITH Hostels Downtown San Diego
ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel San Diego
International Travelers House Adventure Hostel
ITH San Diego Adventure Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy. Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 397 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Friendly staff. First time staying in a Hostel. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun experience, definitely will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Happy Customer!

the place was exactly what i was expecting and i was super happy with the location, the staff, and the accommodations
About 6 blocks down and go left on Pacific Highway Right on Ash Left on Harbor
If you’re walking it will take like 15-20 minutes. You walk through Waterfront Park at The City Administration Building.
Shared kitchen to share meals with other guests
Free pancakes 7-9 and i saw eggs and bread out also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Good choice for the solo traveler on a budget. Has what you need and dependable quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dominic

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

Not bad

A nice backpackers hostel that young people meet and stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and great atmosphere~
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great environment and people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff! And I loved the location, very convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The hostel is near public transportation and countless nightlife and food options. The staff is very accommodating and go the extra mile to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coolest spot ever
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool lil spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer services and detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trevon

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

Great hostile

Great hospitality and service. I would recommend anyone coming to visit San Diego and wants a great deal. I was lost at first finding it, but the owner really was understanding and compensated me tremendously. I can’t wait to visit again when I have time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jerricka

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities for a hostel. I like the patio space. I’m only spending one night so I won’t get the full experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdikarim

Liked: Amenities
Clean . I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chocolat chip pancakes peanut butter in the morning were a real treat. Old fashioned almost wild west decor. Nice hangout lounge. Good wifi. Bathroom facilities minimal. One night staff member seemed to have personal problems, made me uncomfortable. Daytime staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iurii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bertha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It seems that property needs a little remodeling, overall. it was not in a convenient location for me, it was not to my liking. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cost effective.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cuc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outside: Beautiful historic looking house. Loud neighborhood. Inside: Didn’t notice rooms downstairs, just the bathroom with tiny stalls. Most (all?) bedrooms were upstairs - definitely not accessible. Bedrooms were stuffy, even with window opened - no AC! Largest space is the kitchen - provided pancakes and eggs - you must cook and clean after yourself. Upside - you can go to grocery and cook your food? Would NOT recommend unless you can’t afford other places or rent the single bedroom, or go with enough people to rent out the entire room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for us

The room was fine. Bathroom ok. Loud Loud Drinking game going on for hours starting at 5pm with lots of Loud Profanity. Impossible to sleep. Bathroom door needs oil! Squeaked all night with people going in and out. Check in/checkout people couldn't advise on parking info.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024