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Our top choices for El Cajon hostels

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach
2.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (224 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
BERNARDO
The price is HK$971
HK$1,094 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ocean Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (529 reviews)
"Busy and fun place to stay"
United States
Samantha
The price is HK$596
HK$674 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel on 3rd
1.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
6.4 out of 10, (259 reviews)
"cool place"
United States
daniel
The price is HK$221
HK$652 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hostel on 3rd

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Mission Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"amazing vibe at this hostel."
Canada
Julien
The price is HK$1,024
HK$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (885 reviews)
"Great staff, check in was super easy and upon walking inside the building I felt super welcomed and its very clean and super comfortable"
United States
Miguel
The price is HK$449
HK$511 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay Classy Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

PodShare San Diego - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Good place to stay at"
United States
Jose
The price is HK$494
HK$562 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
PodShare San Diego - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (701 reviews)
"great place, quick stay!"
United States
LaQuetta
The price is HK$784
HK$893 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (626 reviews)
"Really enjoyed check in and staying there, simple and easy. 100% would go back and recommend to others"
United States
Chloe
The price is HK$947
HK$1,078 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Gaslamp Hostel

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (396 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is HK$1,029
HK$1,171 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

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 HK$1,294
HK$1,459 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
California Dreams Hostel - Pacific Beach

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)
"Amazing staff! Great vibes! I will definitely be returning"
United States
mike
The price is HK$881
HK$993 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel

La Ventana

La Ventana
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.0 out of 10, Good, (61 reviews)
"Everything was provided for a comfortable stay and property was clean "
United Kingdom
Dan
The price is HK$1,065
HK$1,649 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
La Ventana
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El Cajon Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,396
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$511
Highest Price
HK$1,649

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in El Cajon?
Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Sycuan Casino Resort - 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this hotel. Wyndham San Diego Bayside - 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this hotel. Paradise Point Resort & Spa - 16.1 mi (26 km) from the heart of El Cajon. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in El Cajon?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: 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 El Cajon is 341 mm.
What is there to see and do in El Cajon?
In general, El Cajon is known for its cafes, breweries and golf. Major attractions include San Diego Zoo, Petco Park and Mission Bay. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Jennings, The Water Conservation Garden and El Capitan Reservoir. Cultural attractions include The Magnolia, Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Knox House Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around El Cajon while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around El Cajon 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), located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), situated 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station and Gillespie Field Station.

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