Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Mission Bay in San Diego

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Property entrance
Standard Double Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Private Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 8-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6-Bed Private Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bed Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 Beds in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Beds in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 Beds in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Ocean Beach stay.A stay at this Ocean Beach hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Mission Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dog Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OB Surf Lodge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hodad's Ocean Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Template - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Hostel near Mission Bay in San Diego
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an ATM are also featured at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers 22 accommodations with ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 85-2168898

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Samesun Ocean Beach
Samesun Ocean Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 437 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostile. Amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Je Hwa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Je Hwa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Very clean here. And better than cheap hotel. Only sharing room. Out door patio is great free parking a lot. Kicchen is great to use every meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room with all the amenities working well, friendly and helpful staff, a vibrant neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, but it's the front desk gentleman who was so patient and helpful! He helped me carry my big suitcase to the second floor.
Entrance
Nice private shower outside the room.
Safety boxes  I forgot to bring a lock.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ja'Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon, Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. Clean! Breakfast included. Met many new friends from all over. Again, great staff!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked one of the private rooms - room was clean, comfortable, and cute! Location was great, walking distance from the beach and plenty of food options. Staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil Stryhn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only able to stay there one night, but i can 100% guarantee that's where my next vacation will be
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon, Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is constantly cleaning and very welcoming and polite. First time staying in an American hostel. Awesome staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not rate breakfast because missed most options available, best to ask staff about timing of items offered. Good fresh coffee and Aussie Bites were consumed rapidly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and place. Comfy, clean and literally there best location in OB. Would stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional, friendly and helpful. The room and bathrooms was clean a lot of space to chill out. I had a great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon, Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Cool, helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great! Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and comfortable. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025