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Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers soak up California sunshine at this oceanfront hostel where helpful staff and prime location make Mission Bay adventures effortless

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Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is at the heart of Ocean Beach, offering a lively coastal getaway. Guests enjoy to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, and an outdoor entertainment area. Beach towels are available for those heading to the nearby shoreline.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Private Queen Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room with Ensuite

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Beds in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Beds in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Beds in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocean Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mission Bay and Mission Beach. USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach
    Ocean Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Beach Pier
    Ocean Beach Pier
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnificent sunsets can be found at funky little Ocean Beach in San Diego County.
    Ocean Beach Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dog Beach off-leash on Del Mar North Beach, people walking their dogs. San Diego County, California, USA. November 20, 2020
    Dog Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Beach Farmers Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 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
Located close to Mission Beach, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel provides free to-go breakfast, a terrace, and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel boast comforts such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Separate dining areas and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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 3:00 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

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
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
Property Registration Number 85-2168898

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel located?

Located in Ocean Beach, this hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mission Bay and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mission Beach and USS Midway Museum. San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location, clear directiions, clean as hostels come
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hostel! Very clean and well equipped with everything you need. And so close to the beach! Great place to stay in OB!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Minhaz

Clean rooms, decent staff, decent breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i’ve been here 7-8 times and i can’t stop coming back! amazing staff, clean rooms, and free breakfast! can’t get any better than this at a hostel!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff place is always clean when i was there would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little place very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept. Breakfast time is awesome and the rate for the stay was very well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aquila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is solid similar to continental breakfast. The property has a stove and toaster oven. Lots of shopping and eateries near buy. The bus line is a block away. The staff is friendly and accommodative.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great hotel, clean, safe, super!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and comfortable. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Folks are easy and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

damon

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Perfect. Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room Was Spotless. The People I Were Living With Was Clean Also. Their Breakfast Was Good, And Their Staff Is A1, Very Understanding, Very Nice, Very Reasonable And Everything I Needed Help With They Lender A Hand. Even Helped With My 420 Needs. 5/5 Hostel Forsure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you George For Having Coffee and Breakfast ready in the Morning - The place is Great for a short stay. Pretty center to restaurants shops and the Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hostel. Great Staff. Friendly guest. Very clean. Great Amenities.. I enjoyed my stay here very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kipper

Great stay. Friendly staff. Clean premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025