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Hostel on 3rd

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Petco Park

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Terrace/patio
Room (4 bed female dorm)
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Hallway

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Room (4 bed female dorm)

Room (4 bed female dorm)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min walk
  • Petco Park - 8 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 18 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barleymash - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

Hostel near San Diego Convention Center
A short walk from Petco Park and Seaport Village, Hostel on 3rd provides free self-service breakfast, a corner/local shop and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Games, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, books and a billiards/pool table
  • Ping pong
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel on 3rd include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel on 3rd pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel on 3rd?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel on 3rd on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$131.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hostel on 3rd?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel on 3rd?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel on 3rd located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum, Petco Park and Seaport Village. San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Convention Center Station and Convention Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hostel on 3rd Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 183 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

From the lobby/community area it seemed pretty nice. Unfortunately, the age requirement (18) was not transparent on Expedia when I booked a room for my 16yr old daughter and myself, so we were unable to stay. I am STILL hoping for a Refund...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie G

Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Draco

It was nice to stay there for 3 nights I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brahim

Good location..clean place ...manager help full
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Good location. I liked the kitchen and refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

It is a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Class
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tito

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was absolutely rude disrespectful. Not cooperative at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

myren

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdu

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

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Staff & service
Check in closed at midnight. This was not very well documented especially in a party area full of young college students.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Imani

I liked this hostel
The hostel was older but maintained. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Echika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a place i would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Noelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accepted my reservation and said they don’t accept any locals in sd I tried to show them the document of construction happening in my building but refused service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PUREN UMRAN

Excellent.!
Resepsiyonist ADAM was very decent, responsible and careful for his job. He gave me the first impressions to be comfortable there. He explained every single detail carefully. I was amazed about this hotel disiplin and principles… I had a great time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marsha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was small as a jail cell, the furniture looked scary to sit on, the mattress was terrible you felt every spring! They water down the liquid soap in bathrooms and in kitchen. The room felt like a sauna! I will NEVER stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good experience
The private rooms only have bunk beds. They charge an extra $5 if you don’t pay the security deposit in cash. The room was extremely hot and no AC. Considering the price I paid, it’s a rip-off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Nice spot with the basics. Hostel staff was nice and friendly and offered help with CBX input and information.Basics include bed (shared with 3 other guests), Breakfast in the morning, walk-in shower/sink/toilet, and nice lobby. Location is a really quick uber drive to CBX, if planning to take TJ International airport. It is a good and nice simple place for a quick stop. Will use again in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete nightmare. Please don't waste your time and money. There are much better places keep looking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Hey Wing

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches everywhere in pantry and bathroom!!! Tho the shared space is quite nice for ppl to chill. Other guests are really friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing its a pit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BED BUGS EVERYWHERE!!!! AND THE SHEETS SMELLED LIKE SOMEONE HAD PEED ON THEM 30 TIMES OVER!!! ***DO NOT STAY HERE***
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024