Hostel on 3rd

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Petco Park

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Hostel on 3rd offers a vibrant base near San Diego Convention Center. Guests enjoy free self-serve breakfast before visiting Petco Park or USS Midway Museum. The property features in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and entertainment options like table tennis and a selection of books.

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Shared Room, 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Room (4 bed female dorm)

Highlights

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Shared Room, 6 Bed Mixed Dorm (Unisex)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

About the area

542 3rd avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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

‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬1 min walk
‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪The Whiskey House - ‬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, ping pong and books
A computer station, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Smoke-free property
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

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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.