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ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Property class: 2

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A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.
A person grilling outdoors with a wooden fence, a grill, and a potted plant in the background.
A kitchen counter with various breakfast items, including a stack of white plates, a glass of iced coffee, a glass of orange juice, a glass of milk, a glass of chocolate chips, a glass of white powder, a glass of coffee, a stack of eggs, and a bunch of bananas.
A wooden deck with a wooden fence, string lights, a chair, and a small table.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with green chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $140
$124 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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3204 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a nightstand, a wall-mounted macrame decoration, and two wall sconces.

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a ceiling fan, wooden flooring, and a small table with a card on it.

Basic Shared Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a wall with macrame decor, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 125 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Comfort Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (Female only)

A bunk bed with a mattress, pillows, and a headboard. There is a window with curtains and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Basic Shared Dormitory (Female only)

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Economy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 125 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be steps from Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Mission Bay and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
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What's nearby

  • Belmont Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dana Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Sports Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Draft Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruriberto's Taco Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel offers 6 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
This hostel features designated smoking areas and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 5 beach bars. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 5 beach bars

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 88-2807694

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, all areas of the property were clean and I felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hostel ever!! Definitely will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saquib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the location and AC in room. Friendly staff. Clean hostel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pornpimon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. It’s just a block from the Mission beach on the Pacific side. Cozy facility with friendly service. Guests were given codes to the rooms and front gate. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Bathrooms and toilets are clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best! I loved staying here. Friday night burgers and pancake breakfast. It beat every hotel easily and to add to it, the volunteers were so hospitable. I really connected with them all. It felt like a distant family reunion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Staff was super friendly and very welcoming!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ka Lap Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff that will make you feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saquib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and free parking available across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was pretty amazing. I enjoyed meeting Reuben who was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay by the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very good time and stay. It was clean and felt safe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hostel. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay close to the beach and zbelmont Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ric

From the welcoming vibe maintained by the manager Rueben & his awesome staff, to the cleanliness of this super-chill hostel it's no wonder it's one of the top places to stay in San Diego! And when you include the incredible location across from the Belmont Park Rollercoas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AIICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a secure, but inexpensive place to stay near the beach, this is the best option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I've stayed at this hostel twice now and have had a wonderful experience each time. The room is really cute (I've booked the private room) and the staff are friendly. The hostel is in a convenient location - if you're driving, there is free street parking in the area. I absolutely will plan to visit again next time I'm in SD.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dulce de la

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy ! They will treat you like family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armenthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! A great place to stay to meet people and very close to the bus stop and many things. They host different events at the hostel to offer connections with others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for travelers! Easy access to public transportation and loads of options for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the backpacker collective!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Amenities
Best place to stay in San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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