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Hosteling International - San Diego, Downtown - San Diego
Hosteling International - San Diego, Downtown
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521 Market Street
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Hostelling International San Diego: For The Budget Minded    Check Rates
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  • lmkluque
  • Updated By lmkluque on September 15, 2002
  • Hostelling International San Diego - San Diego
    by lmkluque
    I've never stayed in a Hostle this one or any other. The thing to keep in mind is that most of the Youth Hostels in the USA have an age limit. You must be under 26 years to stay here. Call to make sure.

    The Market Street location, pictured here is in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. This is the one I'd recommend because it is so close to everything and the Gaslamp Quarter has so much energy day and night, not only with tourist, but it is a popular place for San Diegans as well!

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  • Phone: (619) 525-1531
  • Directions: Gaslamp Quarter
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    Hostelling International San Diego: GREAT hostel in Ocean Beach, GREAT location!    Check Rates
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  • mesoblonda
  • Updated By mesoblonda on December 5, 2008
  • The hostel in OB - San Diego
    The hostel in OB
    by mesoblonda
    I didn't stay there but know people who have! Great hostel, cool people from all over the world staying in OB. Very laid back, great energy. If you don't have alot of cash but want the ocean steps from your door, think about staying there. Ah, one more thing! You must provide proof of international travel to stay there.

    Oh so close to the beach!

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  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Phone: 1-619-223-7873
  • Directions: Walk towards the beach on Newport Avenue. It will be on your left.
  • Website: www.californiahostel.com
  • Other Contact: 4961 Newport Avenue, San Diego
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    Hostelling International San Diego: The Ocean Beach International...    Check Rates
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  • Richmond
  • By Richmond on September 8, 2002
  • Hostelling International San Diego - San Diego
    by Richmond
    The Ocean Beach International Backpackers Hostel is located In The Heart Of Ocean Beach, In Sunny San Diego, California. Now Under New Management, This 95 Year-Old Historic Hotel Has Become The World Famous Ocean Beach Int'l Hostel. It's The Best Kept, Best Located Traveler's Hostel In San Diego. Centrally Located To All Attractions Including Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Body Surfing, Board Surfing, Snorkeling, Sailing, Boogie Boarding, The Black, Sea Life and Tidepools, Sunsets, Cliffs, Mission Bay, Dog Beach, Rugby Field, Whale Watching, Balboa Park, Soccer Field, White Sandy Beaches, Curio Shops, Weekly Farmer's Market, Diving, Biking, Rollerblading, Boating, Baja Trips, Sport Fishing, Hiking, Strand Movie Theater, Sunbathing, Longest Pier, Coffee Clubs, Night Clubs, Bars, Lots Of Tasty Low Priced Food Cafes.

    - - -RESERVATIONS- - -

    Currently, they are unable to accept reservations and operate on a first come, first serve basis. You may call their Toll Free Telephone number (from within the U.S.) at 1-800-339-7263 on the morning of the day you plan to arrive at the hostel. The staff will be able to give you updated information on available beds and in most cases, be able to keep (or hold) a bed for you for your later arrival that day. Typically, only a few nights in July and August are they full. Their couples rooms usually have a day or two's wait (they only have 6 couples rooms).

    - - -PROOF OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- - -

    All guests at the hostel must be traveling internationally. This means that they need to see any of the following: current (or recent) visas, international travel tickets, foreign identity papers, Mexican tourist card, or, any similar document showing travel or living outside of the United States to stay with them. They have had many Americans stay with them on their way into or out of the United States. American passports without recent visas are only accepted as identity documents and not accepted as 'proof of travel'

    http://members.aol.com/OBIhostel/hostel/
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    Dorms Beds $15-17 (Seasonal)
    Couples $17-19 Per Person (Seasonal)

    VISA and MASTERCARD accepted

    Couples Rooms (when available)
    Free Muffin/Bagel/Toast Breakfast (Daily) Free all you can eat BARBECUES or dinners (Tuesday & Friday) Nice Big Kitchen With Dining Room, Cable TV
    Over 200 Free Videos To Watch
    Free Linens, Pillows, and Blankets
    Free Coffee and Tea All Day
    Free Lockers
    No Lockout! No Curfew! No Chores! No Tax!

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  • Directions: - - -FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOSTEL- - - When you arrive in San Diego at the Bus/Train/Air Terminal call the hostel from one of the display boards or call them from a payphone at 1-800-339-7263. Th
  • Other Contact: http://members.aol.com/OBIhostel
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    Hostelling International San Diego: If you are making a road trip,...    Check Rates
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  • ADV27
  • Updated By ADV27 on August 26, 2002
  • Hostelling International San Diego - San Diego
    by ADV27
    If you are making a road trip, backpacking or even looking for a little adventure head down to Ocean Beach knon to us locals as O.B. Once there, you will notice the extreme laid back vibe of everone in the area. Tucked away on the side of Newport Avenue is a small little hostel called 'O.B. Hostel.' There are always alively bunch satying here ready to kick back a beer or even a joint.
    I have no idea, I haven't ever actually stayed here, I just know that it looks like a fun place, with intresting people to meet.

    It's the only hostel that I know of anywhere in San Diego.

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  • By daBertl on August 25, 2002
  • Accommodation depends on your budget. For budget travelers there is certainly only the option to stay at one of the Youth Hostels. There is a real nice one in downtown S.D. on Market Street between 5th and 6th Avenue. The place is very clean, nicely maintained and well equipped. Make sure you make reservations at least a week in advance otherwise you will be disappointed when you see the sign on the entrance saying “Only with Reservation”. You can get the number from the internet. The place is called International House San Diego Downtown. A bed is 27 USD for members and I think 30 for non-members. There are a few other hostels, you can find all of them in the net.

    More pricy options are hotels and do not be surprised if the rates are just as high as they are in New York or London. If you do the La Jolla thing then you may wanna stay in either the Holiday Inn La Jolla, which is on La Jolla Blvd about 2 blocks from a very nice beach, or in downtown La Jolla you’ve got the La Jolla Empress, 2 blocks from the Hard Rock Café. Both are pretty nice and you will find rooms from about $ 150.

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    Hostelling International San Diego: official youth hostel    Check Rates
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  • fabrice
  • By fabrice on August 25, 2002
  • 18 $

    very clean ,bright ,a big kitchen

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    Hostelling International San Diego: Ocean Beach International...    Check Rates
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  • Updated By KimC2000 on August 24, 2002
  • Ocean Beach International Backpackers Hostel
    Dorm Room$15-$17
    Also has couples rooms-$17-$19 per person.
    (US Currency)

    The hostel is within a minutes walk of the beach.
    Free BBQ's Tuesday and Fridays and free muffin/pancake breakfasts daily.
    No curfew/lockout.
    Great rates-dorms $15-$17
    Also has couples rooms-$17-$19 per person.
    Must provide proof of being an international traveller. (No US citizens)

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  • Other Contact: Phone # 1-619-223-7873 Inside th
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    Hostelling International San Diego: Grand Pacific Hostel    Check Rates
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  • BenFromParis
  • By BenFromParis on August 24, 2002
  • in the center of Gaslamp!!
    61 beds
    Kitchen, internet.

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    bluefelt
  • By bluefelt on August 26, 2002
  • I stayed at the youth hostel run by Hostelling International. I got my own room and everything was fine. They have open showers though, which freaked me out until I just went for it. Freedom! Pretend you're Japanese. hai!

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    Hostelling International San Diego: Not for me anymore    Check Rates
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  • Frisbeeace
  • By Frisbeeace on March 7, 2004
  • Well, rates were so expensive for the week I had to spend in San Diego that I decided to try a Hostel. I booked a double room with a private bath and thought that it couldn't be that bad if at least it was clean. Wrong!! After I arrived and checked my "suite" I ran away as fast as I could. If you're used to Marriotts or Hiltons and have never tried anything below a Travelodge don't even think of giving this hostel a try. The room was dirty and looked depressive. The bath... just imagine. If you're a young backpacker, disregard these comments and go for it. It's just me that I'm getting older...

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