By Isabel Prontes
San Diego is a southern California city that is a very popular tourist destination because of its
beaches and tourist attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Park and SeaWorld. Hostels are youth-oriented, budget-friendly, safe accommodations that are convenient places for people to stay during their visit.
Ocean Beach International Hostel
The Ocean beach International Hostel is in close proximity to some of the city's most popular tourist attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, Old Town, SeaWorld and the Gaslamp Quarter. This beachfront hostel has a friendly atmosphere and offers clean, basic accommodations. Some of the features available at the hotel include complimentary prepared breakfast every morning and free high speed wireless Internet access.
Ocean Beach International Hostel
4961 Newport Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 226-9027
Banana Bungalow
The Banana Bungalow is a San Diego hostel that is located on the beach. The hostel is geared towards backpackers. It is very close to many restaurants, bars and clubs. Some of the convenient services and amenities include complimentary daily breakfast, free high speed wireless Internet access, guest parking, free use of body boards, guest laundry, lockers for valuables, a community kitchen, a DVD player and cable television.
Banana Bungalow
707 Reed Ave.
(Pacific Beach)
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-3060
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's Hostel is located in the midst of San Diego's popular and fashionable East Village area. It is a short walk away from many of the city's attractions, such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. Some of the amenities available at Lucky D's Hostel are complimentary wireless Internet access and free daily waffle breakfast. Free coffee and tea is offered all day long. Free dinners are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Lucky D's Hostel
615 8th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 595-0000
Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown
Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown offers contemporary, co-ed, clean dormitory accommodations. Some rooms have private bathrooms, and others have shared ones. Standard services include housekeeping, towels and linens. Complimentary breakfast is available every morning for all hostel guests. There are three different types of guest rooms that are available, which are dormitory, private and family-style rooms.
Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown
521 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-1531
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
