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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. We’ve heard good things about the zoo, waterfront and other attractions in this destination.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Stay Classy Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Park and Market Trolley Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Gaslamp Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue Station and Civic Center Station. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Park and Market Trolley Station and Convention Center Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. You’ll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. RK Hostel San Diego - Located within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in San Diego, one of Expedia’s 59 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may 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 San Diego is 328 mm.

Overall, San Diego is known for its museums, beaches and theatres. Major attractions include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and San Ysidro Border Crossing. Get out into nature with places such as Balboa Park, Mission Beach and Waterfront Park. Cultural attractions include USS Midway Museum, San Diego Civic Theatre and San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Diego 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 (SAN-San Diego Intl.), located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), situated 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center or San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station.