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Our top choices for Santee hostels

Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (788)
"Good place to stay "
United States
sai
Stay Classy Hostel
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (376)
"My stay was awesome"
United States
Fred
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
Property entrance
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (644)
"Great staff, clean, great location. Free coffee and tea and a good kitchen."
United States
Brenda
The price is HK$657
HK$749 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Shared kitchen
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (203)
"The house is very Nice & relaxing - location's Amazingly quiet, perfect for a relaxing getaway - the volunteer staff are Wonderfully accommodating - make you feel at home 🙂"
United States
Edward
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
Shared kitchen facilities
Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539)
"Great location with clean, comfortable rooms. Amazing ambiance and professional staff. I would stay hear again."
United States
Anthony Michael
Gaslamp Hostel
Living area
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (201)
"great location and free parking available across the street. "
United States
Saquib
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Sun deck
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (254)
"Everyone was so cool and welcoming"
United States
noah
The price is HK$663
HK$748 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
View from property
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (123)
"I had the most amazing time here, the staff was so kind, the people were so kind, very safe, I'm genuinely so sad I had to leave because this was the most amazing experience! Especially coming single as a young woman, I felt very safe here"
United States
Maddy
The price is HK$654
HK$737 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach
Shared kitchen
Lucky D's Hostel

Lucky D's Hostel

Lucky D's Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (370)
"Great location in the middle of the chaotic Gaslamp district "
United States
Rasa
The price is HK$594
HK$676 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Lucky D's Hostel
Terrace/patio
Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.2 out of 10, (234)
"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!"
Canada
Scott
The price is HK$201
HK$627 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Hostel on 3rd
View from room
La Ventana

La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.8 out of 10, (38)
"Great place for short stays "
United States
Askar
La Ventana
Lobby sitting area
PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (86)
"Good place to stay at"
United States
Jose
PodShare San Diego - Hostel
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, soundproofing
International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.

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

International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (396)
"It was a nice stay. Comfortable room"
United States
Ivan
The price is HK$621
HK$707 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
Exterior
RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
5.4 out of 10, (290)
"Everything was great."
United States
Carol
The price is HK$273
HK$311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
RK Hostel San Diego
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Top Santee Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were super accommodating and welcoming, Melodia made every breakfast feel like home with her warm and kind energy "
Gerrico 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Find out more about Santee

Santee Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,531
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$311
Highest Price
HK$749

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Santee?
You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets positive reviews from our customers: Sheraton San Diego Resort - 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of Santee. Located within a 20-minute walk of Hotel Circle. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santee?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the seasons: 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 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santee is 337 mm.
What is there to see and do in Santee?
In general, Santee is known for its golf, restaurants and bars. Major attractions include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park and Port of San Diego. Get out into nature with places such as Mission Trails Regional Park, Sportsplex USA Santee and Santee Lakes. Cultural attractions include Off Broadway Live, Creation and Earth History Museum and The Magnolia.
What's the best way to get to and around Santee while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Santee in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), situated 9.9 mi (16 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Make your way to Santee Town Center Station for metro travel.

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