Hostel on 3rd

Property class: 1
City-center hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Hostel on 3rd puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Convention Center Station is 4 minutes and Convention Center Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (5)

  • Near the beach
  • Computer station
  • Convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is $35
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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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

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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

Map
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 45 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • Gaslamp Quarter Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Franc - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

  • Hostel on 3rd puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Convention Center Station is 4 minutes and Convention Center Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 20

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel on 3rd offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostel on 3rd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostel on 3rd?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel on 3rd?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What's the area around Hostel on 3rd like?

Hostel on 3rd is in Downtown San Diego, a short 4-minute walk from Convention Center Station and 6 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center.

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Reviews

Hostel on 3rd Reviews

6.4

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Every thing was clean and staff was friendly.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly 😊
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

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 :(
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10/10 Exceptional

Ease of check in, friendly staff. Multiple bathrooms/ showers available , fridge & cooking available.
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6/10 Good

The location is perfect, I think is better put the private toilet for every room.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location..clean place ...manager help full
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10/10 Exceptional

Met expectations, on a quiet street in great area

If you ever stayed in a hostel before, this one seemed to be about middle of the road. The location is fantastic for attending conferences at the convention center, and Street it's on is very quiet and safe, so the best of the both worlds.
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8/10 Very good

July stay

Susie was great to deal with and very accommodating to our requests. The vibe at the place was tame but also the other guests were respectful and helpful. Great location and walkable to everything.
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6/10 Good

Ok place nice staff. Needs a refresh badly. Carpets, mattresses, pillows all pretty gross. Pros, basic breakfast, warm shower plenty of water clean sheets.
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4/10 Fair

Paid Parking is on the street in front of the hostel. It is currently free after 10pm until 10am, but only for Tuesday am or Thursday am. There is no parking there for Monday, Wednesday or Friday am for street cleaning. The staff are helpful and friendly. The room was mostly clean. There are a lot of business and restaurants nearby. The mattresses are terrible. They are thin metal springs covered with cloth.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. I liked the kitchen and refrigerator.
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10/10 Exceptional

James- the manager and staff were all very nice and really helpful accommodating & professional. Be sure to check out by 11am otherwise you can lose your $20 deposit
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4/10 Fair

Low price and proximity to the airport are the best features... but i get the sense that the owner/manager is committed to providing only the absolute minimum in terms of service, upkeep, maintenance, improvements, cleanliness...
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

I had to book this last minute trip and I booked it so fast that I didn't realize I added an extra person to my stay when I didn't need it. Chris and James were so thoughtful and offered to give me an extra night too stay for my mistake. I was amazed, their kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. I'll come back for sure. The staff is kind and welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent.!

Resepsiyonist ADAM was very decent, responsible and careful for his job. He gave me the first impressions to be comfortable there. He explained every single detail carefully. I was amazed about this hotel disiplin and principles… I had a great time there.
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4/10 Fair

The staff & guests are friendly and keep to themselves. It’s a walkable location for shopping and nightlife too. However, the unsanitary conditions were too much. While I understand that this is an old property, that’s not an excuse for the general uncleanliness. There were layers of dust everywhere, completely stained mattresses, and pillows with holes too. This is a communal living space, practicing frugality, and that’s ok. It’s not ok to have a stack of filthy oven mitts in the kitchen though. I went into the bathroom and someone had sprayed disinfectant but didn’t bother to wipe it up with a clean cloth. They launder the sheets, but you also have to mop, dust, repair water damaged walls, clean the windows, and remove blackened carpet on the stairs too. Nobody deserves to sleep in filth no matter how cheap the room is.
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8/10 Very good

cool place
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8/10 Very good

Awesome 💯
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2/10 Poor

Didn't stay there,
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2/10 Poor

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.