Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Mission Bay in San Diego

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Property entrance
Private Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Private Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 8-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6-Bed Private Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bed Private Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 Beds in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Beds in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Beds in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Ocean Beach stay.A stay at this Ocean Beach hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Mission Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dog Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Template - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nico's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪California Wild Ales - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Hostel near Mission Bay in San Diego
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel also features a terrace, an ATM, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers 22 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 85-2168898

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Samesun Ocean Beach
Samesun Ocean Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel to the airport?

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is 7.7 mi (20-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel on Dec 16, 2025 start from $57.6, excluding 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.

Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel.

How close is Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Ocean Beach and 14-minute walk from Dog Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel have a pool?

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel to downtown San Diego?

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is 5.6 mi away from San Diego.

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 367 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in San Diego County. Thank You.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best Hostel in San Diego CA.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
The Best Hostel In San Diego County.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hostel. Great Staff. Friendly guest. Very clean. Great Amenities.. I enjoyed my stay here very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH, Austin Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a joy each visit. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend a stay here. My husband and I stayed in a queen room with private bath. It is noisy but we went there knowing that would be and just turned on the provided fan. Very clean room and cooled nicely with central air.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Ft Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great hotel, clean, safe, super!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wasn't enjoyable at all and kept getting woke up. I would much prefer a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bunk beds could be more sturdier, I was on the top bunk and anytime the person on the bottom bunk moved I felt like there was an earthquake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My hotel stay was amazing. It was better than I could have expected. It was clean, quiet, everyone there was extremely nice, and I don’t have one negative thing to say about my entire experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great - friendly and approachable! I would stay again in a heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you George For Having Coffee and Breakfast ready in the Morning - The place is Great for a short stay. Pretty center to restaurants shops and the Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025