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ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

San Diego - CA · United States

Mission Boulevard, 3204View location

9.4/10Excellent234 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Beach neighborhood, the location doesn’t get any better for beachgoers! The ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel offers modern cozy beds, relaxing communal facilities, and friendly hosts who have a passion for showcasing the local culture.

Bring your flip flops, sunscreen, adventurous attitude, and prepare to explore San Diego from our cozy hostel.

The Hostel has been active in San Diego since the late 90’s hosting countless travelers and making meaningful memories for decades. The hostel changed hands a few times and eventually closed down around 2015.

In September of 2022, the hostel was brought back to life by our team at ITH Hostels.

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At ITH, we are proud to keep the vibes right and the energy high for all types of travelers regardless of your itinerary to create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Make yourself at home, connect with new people, explore the city, and relax in our cozy spaces.

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mission and Pacific Beaches.

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. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and lockers.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
    • 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 and a smoke detector
    • Property Registration Number 88-2807694
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Mission Beach Boardwalk 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mission Beach 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Belmont Park 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mission Bay 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Mission and Pacific Beaches 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Bahia Point Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Pacific Beach 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Crystal Pier 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Pacific Beach Park 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Ski Beach 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Ocean Beach 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Tourmaline Surfing Park 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Ocean Beach Park 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Dog Beach 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pechanga Arena 4.4 km / 2.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 7
  • hostel
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  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1-1

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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  • Bed in dormitory BASICBed in dormitory • BASICBED.Z1

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  • Room BASICRoom • BASICROO.Z1

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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  • DOUBLE CAPACITY 2DOUBLE • CAPACITY 2DBL.C2

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

9.4
Excellent
234 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Fernando
Stayed at a handful of hostels and this one's in a class of its own. Bunk beds are comfortable and private, with plenty of lockable storage underneath. The space is clean, warm, and genuinely well put together. Staff are friendly and they set the tone for the place. Taco Tuesday is not to be missed. Easy in and out, free parking just a block away. And the location speaks for itself.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Pedro
Excellent hostel in a perfect beachside location! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The hostel is very convenient, with easy access to the beach, restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The breakfast was delicious and offered a great variety of options to start the day. The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Overall, a wonderful experience—I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and convenient place to stay near the beach!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Pedro
Excellent hostel in a perfect beachside location! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The hostel is very convenient, with easy access to the beach, restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The breakfast was delicious and offered a great variety of options to start the day. The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Overall, a wonderful experience—I highly recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and convenient place to stay near the beach. I truly recommend this hostel. Thanks!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Allison Marie
Best staff ever
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Julien
amazing vibe at this hostel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Kang Young
We had the best time. It’s clean, staff are beyond friendly & helpful; they truly make you feel at home. Can’t beat the location. Will be returning.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
pornpimon
Great location. It’s just a block from the Mission beach on the Pacific side. Cozy facility with friendly service. Guests were given codes to the rooms and front gate. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Bathrooms and toilets are clean and functional.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Aliya
It was the best hostel ever!!
Definitely will come back.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Jessi
Staff was great, all areas of the property were clean and I felt safe
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Saquib
Appreciated the location and AC in room. Friendly staff. Clean hostel
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Paul
This was the best! I loved staying here. Friday night burgers and pancake breakfast. It beat every hotel easily and to add to it, the volunteers were so hospitable. I really connected with them all. It felt like a distant family reunion.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Katrina
The staff was awesome!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Pavel
What a wonderful, clean, and authentic spot! The vibe is really friendly, intimate, comfortable, and safe. The host Reuben and other staff members genuinely care about your stay and do their best to make your experience memorable. Great breakfast, delicious coffee, thoughtful and deep conversations. Every night there’s an event going on, so you can have fun and meet other people. I learned salsa dancing and that my alter-ego was Tom Cruise!
Location is perfect. The rooms and hostel itself aren’t extremely spacious, but after one night I realized there’s a charm in it: I felt grounded and cozy.
If you’re really tall, you might hit someone’s legs from another bunk, but everyone is super relaxed and respectful.
Must stay!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Natalie
Staff was super friendly and very welcoming!!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Ka Lap Caleb
Friendly and helpful staff that will make you feel at home!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Martha
It was my first time in a hostal, and wasn't sure how it would go, so at forst, I had only booked one night, but I ended staying 4 days.
The place was very clean. Everything in general was great! I would definitely go back.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Paige
I've stayed at this hostel twice now and have had a wonderful experience each time. The room is really cute (I've booked the private room) and the staff are friendly. The hostel is in a convenient location - if you're driving, there is free street parking in the area. I absolutely will plan to visit again next time I'm in SD.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Saquib
great location and free parking available across the street.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Ric
From the welcoming vibe maintained by the manager Rueben & his awesome staff, to the cleanliness of this super-chill hostel it's no wonder it's one of the top places to stay in San Diego! And when you include the incredible location across from the Belmont Park Rollercoas
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Nikia
My stay was pretty amazing. I enjoyed meeting Reuben who was very accommodating.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Dulce de la
Cozy ! They will treat you like family.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Armenthia
Wonderful staff! A great place to stay to meet people and very close to the bus stop and many things. They host different events at the hostel to offer connections with others.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
RODOLFO
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10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Martha
I had a very good time and stay. It was clean and felt safe!
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
Nicole
Nice little hostel. Good stay.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Brian

Welcoming Place

It was comfortable and welcoming. The evening activity was karaoke and had a really welcoming and encouraging vibe. I enjoyed talking with the other guests from around the world. This hostel was mellow and I got a great night sleep. It was amazing to be able to walk to the beach!

One downside is that you can’t park overnight in the Belmont lot across the street. I didn’t notice the signs and paid a hefty towing fee. My own fault.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Adam
Great
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Fiorella
Words can't describe the experience I had at this hostel. Reuben was an awesome host, along with everyone else. Very accommodating and always there to help. The location is the best, walking distance to everything, but also convenient location for transportation. Parking is easy as well if you have a car. I loved the activities the hostel provides for free every day. Not to mention, the amenities you receive like breakfast in the morning & some nights were they cook for guests. I never felt unsafe or bothered at all by other guests. Comfortable beds & enough privacy & security. I loved that it's a small hostel so it never feels too crowded. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely consider coming back in the future.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Kimberley

Book it

Clean, great location , great staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Kimberley

Recommended

I’ve stayed at ITH Mission Beach a few times and every time I enjoy my stay. They offer many activities to do, the staff is very friendly and you can’t beat the location. One of the better hostels in San Diego. I highly recommend .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Abdiwahab
Amazing property, lots of fun activities, superb on-site staff led by Reuben, top service, smooth process, and generally respectful environment for everyone. 10/10
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Floyd
heart of loudness
friendly staff
even had families w youngsters
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Geraldine
Had a good stay. The staff were friendly, room clean. Close to beach! Recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Yann
Was in a private room. One of the best bed i have ever slept. The location is great right next to the beach.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Verified traveler
Definitely will be coming back!!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2025
Stephen
I'm sorry for not giving an excellent review. The location and the staff were wonderful, and they kept the place clean and kept the guests feeling welcomed with good attitudes and activities, but having only one sink in the hallway to share amongst many of the guests was awkward. Besides that, Ihad a great experience.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Ria
I love this hostel!! The staff are amazing!! They really care about making sure you're ok!! The hostel is very clean and reminds me of home!!
They have daily events! From Movie night, Taco Tuesday, Karaoke to Pasta night like a family. You really feel the love and great vibes everywhere!!!
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Adam
What a great spot. Close to lots of things to do. Comfy beds. Clean facilities. Couldn’t ask for a better hostel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Kobe
I enjoyed its close proximity to the beach and to public transport! Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and I would love to come back in the future!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Marc
Really enjoyed my stay at ITH. My hosts Ruben, Sergio, and Megan were very accomodating in making my stay comfortable. They take pride in keeping the hostel clean. My bed was so comfortable with comfy pillows. The lovely room made for a relaxing stay. Thank you ITH! You all are awesome!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Julie
I had such an incredible time! Thank you all for your kindness and hospitality! I can’t wait to come back :)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Melissa
This was my first experience staying in a hostel and I have to admit it was great! Reuben was wonderful and the place was constantly getting cleaned. I had a private queen room and it was perfect. The shared facilities were well kept and I have zero complaints. The location of this hostel also made it easy to walk to Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. As someone who did a solo trip, I would recommend staying here!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Inderpal
Great staff & service! Very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Kristine
What a great place to stay close to the beach and zbelmont Park!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Joshua

Perfect for what it is.

I had a great couple nights stay at this hostel, I’ll definitely be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
randy
I really enjoyed the master suite
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Greg
The staff were quite friendly and helpful. Reuban another guy from Argentina were super.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Jeannen
Very good place for travelers! Easy access to public transportation and loads of options for dining.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Jeannen
Laundry hours are available after 3pm if in case you need to perform a wash
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Mario Mesraim
*
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Herbert
The host is the best! Near all that I needed to be. Bus service on the 8 line is good. Will be returning in the future.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Jeannen
Good vibes
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Jeannen
The gentlemen were nice in accommodating me
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Haley
Staff were incredibly kind and accommodating during my short stay — they have plenty of activities every day to bring people in the hostel together, including movie nights and BBQs. The kitchen, rooms, and common areas are incredibly clean, the beds are comfortable, and a bus stop is very close by.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Worth it

Affordable and great service
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2025
Huiwen
It’s really a wonderful hostel cuz the public space like restaurant and living room are well decorated and vintage
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
Linda
I had a great week at the Backpacking Hostel.
Friendly folks, safe place. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Close to everything really.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Mukul
Given its a hostel, its good. People are flexible for sure.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Iouri
excellent
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2025
Timothy
I've stayed here many times since my first visit last July and it feels like a second home now. Staff is always great, location is incredible.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Iouri
excellent place
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Anna
Property was clean and staff nice and helpful. Woud book again.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 Dec 2024
Vanessa
-
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2024
Patrick
Great stay by the beach
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2024
Rebeca
Close to the beach
6/10
Pleasant
02 Dec 2024
Patrick
Great place for the backpacker collective!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
david
Love the host very professional very peaceful and welcoming vibe
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Maria Eduarda
Location was amazing, near the beach. Super clean and all people were friendly.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Ross
Best hostel in California
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Hamilton
Cool spot
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Ross
Best hostel in California
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Ross
My favorite hostel in the world
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Lily
It’s a good choice for solo travelers. Convenient to the beach and easy transportation.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2024
Madison
Kind of hidden if you don't know where to look, but good environment with great staff. Clean, good area, free breakfast, set quiet hours.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Korawan
I found the cockroach in the room and smell
Leisure Self

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ITH San Diego Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
Mission Boulevard, 3204, San Diego, United States

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