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Our top choices for La Jolla hostels

Sun deck

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (264 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 €127
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (137 reviews)
"Clean, cool, safe, close to all of it."
United States
Wesley
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Exterior

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (226 reviews)
"Staying here was amazing. Staff were very helpful and kind. Amenities were great. I wanted to stay longer haha. Highly recommend staying here as a solo traveler"
United States
Deonna
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Lobby sitting area

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff were very helpful; I really liked it."
United States
Hamza
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Property entrance

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)
"great place, quick stay!"
United States
LaQuetta
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (893 reviews)
"A great place, confortable and clean"
United States
Adriana leticia
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay Classy Hostel
Lobby

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (91 reviews)
"Great location. No AC and very dusty"
United States
Ty
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
Exterior

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (398 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
Interior

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (636 reviews)
"It was clean, everyone was friendly, and all necessary information was clearly communicated. Would stay again."
United States
Benjamin
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Gaslamp Hostel
Terrace/patio

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (262 reviews)
"cool place"
United States
daniel
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hostel on 3rd
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Top La Jolla Hotel Reviews

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely gardens. Front desk welcoming and very helpful. Think pocket bathroom doors odd and would have liked a full length mirror out of the bathroom. Housekeeping seemed overwhelmed. Beds comfortable and nice sized room."
Cheri 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

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La Jolla Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,375
Accommodation
2 Hostels
Lowest Price
€57
Highest Price
€163

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: Inn By The Sea La Jolla - Located within a 10-minute walk of Mission and Pacific Beaches. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this hotel. La Jolla Cove Suites - Located within a 10-minute walk of Windansea Beach. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities at this hotel. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines - Located within a 5-minute walk of Windansea Beach. 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 Beach, Mission Bay and San Diego Zoo. Get out into nature with places such as La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Beach and Windansea Beach. Cultural attractions include Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Playhouse and Map and Atlas Museum of 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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