Hostel on 3rd

1-star hotel Good 542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
Hostel on 3rd
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Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Hostel on 3rd

A stay at Hostel on 3rd places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park. This hostel is 0. 6 mi (1 km) from Seaport Village and 1. 1 mi (1. 7 km) from Port of San Diego. This smoke-free hostel offers books, games, and a table tennis table. Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Hostel on 3rd. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • Meeting space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.2 / 5
Good 257 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I had to work at Snapdragon Stadium for 2 days. Im from Los Angeles. I booked for one night and it worked out perfect. I brought my own sheets and pillow and blanket. They have restrooms and kitchen . You.get what u pay for. $39.00 for 1 night. Ez money. They just need to change out there mattresses. Other than that. Good spot to rest ur head. I would come back.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Staff is extremely nice, and it’s affordable.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location was really amazing (many restaurants and good grocery store close by) and the vibe of the hostel was great, everyone was super friendly and fun to talk to. I had a private room and the mattress was unbelievably awful, felt every spring pop underneath me with every roll. Also, there were cockroaches :(

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Awesome 💯

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    cool place

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Amazing value for the cost. Pleasent people.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Didn't stay there,

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Friendly 😊

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    I didn't even get to stay, I'm still trying to get my money back from them. I went to check in, and have the guy my ID and he said to me you live in San Diego??? You can't stay here because you live in San Diego. I never heard of anything like that, and he said it's on the website and told me to get out and cancel my room. Very Rude and will not recommend anyone going there.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Paid Parking is on the street in front of the hostel. It is currently free after 10pm until 10am, but only for Tuesday am or Thursday am. There is no parking there for Monday, Wednesday or Friday am for street cleaning. The staff are helpful and friendly. The room was mostly clean. There are a lot of business and restaurants nearby. The mattresses are terrible. They are thin metal springs covered with cloth.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    It is an older building with lots of charm. The staff were nice professional and friendly. It is not as high end as others but for the comfort and convenience to everything I'll stay here again.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    N/A

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    El lugar es común, qué quieres por el precio, el !hilton!, en el centro y cerca de todo, el check in muy bien, y el check out, gracias!, sin queja alguna 😬

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Every thing was clean and staff was friendly.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Everything went really well. Great staff. Hot breakfast every morning yummy.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Not sure what to make of the place..

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    What happened with the free towels

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Pros, basic breakfast, warm shower plenty of water clean sheets.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Would love to see curtain connections with the bunk beds

Frequently asked questions about Hostel on 3rd

Does Hostel on 3rd have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hostel on 3rd offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hostel on 3rd offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Hostel on 3rd.
Does Hostel on 3rd have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hostel on 3rd offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Hostel on 3rd have a fitness center?
Hostel on 3rd does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Hostel on 3rd located, and how walkable is the area?
Hostel on 3rd is located at 542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center 0.4 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.2 mi

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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