Avg. for September
Avg. for September
Nightly prices at ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel average $74 in January, the cheapest month, and $196 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
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| January | $74 |
| February | $99 |
| March | $117 |
| April | $104 |
| May | $106 |
| June | $129 |
| July | $196 |
| August | $196 |
| September | $109 |
| October | $111 |
| November | $98 |
| December | $92 |
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Most expensive: August (~$196)
Cheapest: January (~$74)
This hostel features designated smoking areas and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 5 beach bars. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
With a stay at ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be steps from Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Mission Bay and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
What's nearby
Mission Beach Boardwalk(0.1 miles)
Mission Beach(0.1 miles)
Belmont Park(0.1 miles)
Mission Bay(0.2 miles)
Mission and Pacific Beaches(0.2 miles)
Pacific Beach(1.3 miles)
The Promenade at Pacific Beach(1.4 miles)
Crystal Pier(1.8 miles)
Pacific Beach Park(1.8 miles)
Ski Beach(2.3 miles)
Ocean Beach(2.8 miles)
Tourmaline Surfing Park(2.9 miles)
Ocean Beach Park(2.9 miles)
Dog Beach(3 miles)
Pechanga Arena(2.7 miles)
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)(7.7 miles)
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)(11.3 miles)
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)(21.9 miles)
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ)(28.7 miles)
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)(32.8 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Karaoke
Evening Entertainment
Mission Beach Boardwalk (0.1 miles)
Mission Beach (0.1 miles)
Belmont Park (0.1 miles)
Mission Bay (0.2 miles)
Mission and Pacific Beaches (0.2 miles)
Pacific Beach (1.3 miles)
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Sleeps 2
125 ft²
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Sleeps 2
150 ft²
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Sleeps 2
125 ft²
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150 ft²
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180 ft²
Based on 275 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel draws consistent praise for its friendly, welcoming staff, clean spaces, and unbeatable beachside location near Belmont Park, creating a social yet relaxed base that feels safe and respectful.
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ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel draws consistent praise for its friendly, welcoming staff, clean spaces, and unbeatable beachside location near Belmont Park, creating a social yet relaxed base that feels safe and respectful.
Guests often highlight comfortable beds, privacy curtains, and reliable Wi-Fi, while some private rooms include extras like a TV, fridge, or sink. Common areas and a self-serve kitchen support the communal feel, and a simple complimentary breakfast (pancakes, eggs, coffee) plus occasional hosted events add value. Recurring drawbacks include limited and sometimes confusing parking options and occasional street or roller-coaster noise; earplugs are provided. Expect a friendly, social hostel stay with basic comforts.
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Clean common areas, a self-serve kitchen, and daily social activities stand out. Parking is limited nearby, and overnight rules can be confusing; laundry access is available.
Jeannen
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fiorella
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Catherine
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Abdiwahab
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kimberley
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delaina
Nov 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Haley
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brian
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Reviews frequently describe the hostel as very clean across rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. A few guests mentioned odors or a pest sighting, but these appear isolated compared with overall feedback.
Martha
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Adam
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Korawan
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ric
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Haley
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kimberley
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
ritesh
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ria
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 11 nights
Anna
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Maria Eduarda
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Beds are consistently comfortable, with privacy curtains and under-bed storage in dorms; Wi-Fi is reliable. Some rooms can be noisy from the street or Belmont Park, while private rooms may include a TV, fridge, or sink.
Max
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ewan
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ryan
Jan 14, 2024
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Margaret
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Adam
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yann
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nicole
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Delaina
Nov 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
?
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Angelina
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Service is a strong point: staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, offering helpful check-in, recommendations, and community activities. Guests also appreciated flexibility for late arrivals and post-checkout help like bag storage and showers.
Fiorella
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Abdiwahab
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Marc
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Christopher
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Ka Lap Caleb
Jan 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Maribel
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Brenda
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lorenz
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Paige
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nikia
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Outstanding spot just steps from Mission Beach and Belmont Park, with bus stops close by and easy access to Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, and downtown. Many guests also felt the area was safe and walkable.
Margaret
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Kimberley
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ric
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lily
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Kobe
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Angelina
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Mike
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Brian
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Simple, complimentary, self-serve breakfast (pancakes, eggs, coffee) receives frequent praise, and the hostel sometimes hosts communal dinners or BBQs. A few guests noted items ran out or disliked the cook-your-own setup.
A
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ewan
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fiorella
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Isaac
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Isaac
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Maureena
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Angelina
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
ritesh
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Pedro
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Pedro
Jun 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Kang Young
Jun 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
pornpimon
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Aliya
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability may incur additional charges and should be requested at the front desk.
The property is located in San Diego (Mission Beach), just steps from Mission Beach and a 4-minute drive from Mission Bay. It is 7.1 miles from the Port of San Diego and 7.2 miles from Balboa Park.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Free Wi-Fi
Karaoke
Evening Entertainment
Karaoke
Evening Entertainment
Free Wi-Fi