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Hostel on 3rd

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Terrace/patio
Staircase
Hallway
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

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542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (4 bed female dorm)

Room (4 bed female dorm)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Downtown private room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Along with a computer station, this smoke-free hostel has a convenience store and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.
Hostel on 3rd offers 15 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hostel on 3rd. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Petco Park. Free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are available.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include convenience store and a computer
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Hostel on 3rd Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 257 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cosette Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Not sure what to make of the place..
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Johnny Andrés Velandia

Liked: Amenities
The location is perfect, I think is better put the private toilet for every room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

brian

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

6/10 Okay

Mirta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic but the place not so much. First time in a hostel an it was not the best experience. Cockroaches in the restroom, humidity and smelly rooms. Dirty carpets and not so friendly staff. Not good for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Would love to see curtain connections with the bunk beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok place nice staff. Needs a refresh badly. Carpets, mattresses, pillows all pretty gross. Pros, basic breakfast, warm shower plenty of water clean sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a hostel so stuff is old, if you’re good with that, this place is great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

I really like this place thank you so much for sha

I really like this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Need new frying pans otherwise ok
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location..clean place ...manager help full
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdu

Very nice place and people......
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to if your just looking for a place to crash while your staying in Gaslamp walking around or going to the bars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great Customer Service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025