Hostel on 3rd

City centre hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Hostel on 3rd is a vibrant retreat near the San Diego Convention Center. Enjoy free self-serve breakfast, play games or pool with friends, and explore nearby Petco Park and USS Midway Museum. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, table tennis to keep you active and books for relaxation.

Good

Popular amenities

Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (5)

Near the beach
Computer station
Corner/local shop
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Room (Downtown private room)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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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

San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 29 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 45 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
Gaslamp Quarter Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

‪El Chingon - ‬3 min walk
‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
‪Prince Street Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪Tabac Cafe & Hookah - ‬1 min walk
‪Taqueria Los Chuchys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel on 3rd

When you stay at Hostel on 3rd, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Petco Park and Seaport Village. Free perks include WiFi and self-service breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Convention Center Station is 4 minutes and Convention Center Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free self-service breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

Pool table
Ping pong
Beach nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage

Accessibility

Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

Ceiling fan

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 20

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel on 3rd offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostel on 3rd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.