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Hostel on 3rd

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Petco Park

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Hostel on 3rd offers a vibrant base near San Diego Convention Center. Guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast before visiting Petco Park or USS Midway Museum. The property features in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and entertainment options like table tennis and a selection of books.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 bed female dorm)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Chuchys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel near San Diego Convention Center
A short walk from Petco Park and Seaport Village, Hostel on 3rd provides free self-service breakfast, a corner/local shop and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Ping pong, a billiards/pool table and games
  • Books, luggage storage and a computer station
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel on 3rd include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Hostel 3rd San Diego
Hostel 3rd
3rd San Diego
Hostel on 3rd San Diego
Hostel on 3rd Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel on 3rd Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel on 3rd pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hostel on 3rd?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel on 3rd?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel on 3rd located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum, Petco Park and Seaport Village. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Convention Center Station and Convention Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hostel on 3rd Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Draco

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Horrible, very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk attendant was indirect & rude with their service...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Is it worth it?

Several things not mentioned on the website they take $20 Cash refundable deposit. If you have to use card there is transaction fee to pay the deposit and to get a refund. They charge for a towel also and many others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the lobby/community area it seemed pretty nice. Unfortunately, the age requirement (18) was not transparent on Expedia when I booked a room for my 16yr old daughter and myself, so we were unable to stay. I am STILL hoping for a Refund...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Not a bad deal at all.

For the money not a bad deal at all. Guy at check in was on his game. Other guests were cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Ripped off

they took my money and didn't let me stay there.

2/10 Terrible

Woolly Junior

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They made me wait more 1 hour to check In. The guy told me he had to wait for his boss to know which room were available. Besides, If you check out before 8am, forget your deposit. They open at 8am and nobody will be there to give you those 20 dollars back. I had a flight to take a 5 am. Nobody was a the front desk. I just dropped the keys and left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mischelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cool looking place in the reception area until the moment I walked in and the front desk attendant told me to go sit down without greeting me, knew this was going to be a problem. They don’t take American passports. I had to wait before someone on the phone called the front desk attendant to let them know if a room was available. I proceeded to read their reviews while I waited and decided NAW this place is not for me. Hotel.com charged me $106 however hostelworld’s price is only $41. It wasn’t my jam so I left and went somewhere else. DON’T do this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is accessible 24/7. Bring a lock if you need to use a locker.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

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

8/10 Good

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Only issue is parking. If you have a car, parking tickets are more than likely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can plan trip from the hotel and go. The thing I didn't like was the communication between the Expedia and the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great Customer Service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abylay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only option if you staying for one night and you don’t have other place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner does the bare minimum with the building and it's really not a comfortable or a welcoming feeling. He's not taking care of the bedding, the fixtures in the bathroom aren't cleaned by staff. The Kitchen isn't pleasant. He not a pleasant man to talk too 😞. There's no elevator, you have to enter through another door outside and walk upstairs on a dirty carpet. So it's not handicapped accessible 😞. Plus the check in hours start at 4 pm and end at midnight. I have to be honest because I travel and have enjoyed other Hostels because the atmosphere was joyful 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

murshida

Not so clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the WORST hostel I have ever stayed by far. I think the Manager is truly mentally unwell. The staff couldn't find my reservation. It was very stressful staying here. I don't not recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025