Samesun Ocean Beach - San Diego

Very comfortable bed and nice staff. |Endless supply of teas and a very cozy television room with sofa and chairs.|There are some really good taquerias around with real killer carne asada burrito: Nico's Mexican Food & Mike's Taco Club. (trust me)|I wish they don't take the coffee away at 9 AM, that's way too early.|Leave the coffee out for little bit longer for your guests to enjoy.||This is a basic hostel that is comfortable but has no group activities, so for those of you who are traveling solo, first time staying at hostel, shy or non English speakers, this will be a very boring and lonely hostel to you. Also ocean beach is quiet after 7 PM.||But I recommend this hostel if you seeking a good, clean, comfortable stay.

This is a solid hostel in Ocean Beach. The service is incredibly friendly, and the bathrooms are nice and clean. Beds could've been a little more comfortable, but I still got a solid nights sleep. The location is perfect, and it's a block away from the beach. You get a free breakfast, which includes fruit and some waffles. Free coffee and tea. There's was a mixture of foreign travelers and people looking for a place to stay. They are pretty strict about people not staying if they're local. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Samesun. Was a good place!

I really loved my stay here! You can tell that the staff take their jobs seriously and really care about your experience. It was clean, super sociable and great area. Free breakfast was good and tea available all day. Such a nice, social vibe as a solo traveller. I was sad to leave!

The hostel is wonderful, the hosts are superb. I stayed here for four nights. I had a blast! Amazing people. Extremely welcoming and friendly. I will definitely visit again. The rooms are neat and clean, and the location is very close to the beach.

San Diego has always been my happy place, and staying at the Samesun Ocean Beach hostel makes every visit even more special. As a solo traveler from just outside New York City, I’ve returned here four times since 2021, and each stay has been incredible. Not only have I met amazing people from around the world who share a love for San Diego, but Erik’s exceptional hospitality has truly set this place apart. Erik consistently goes above and beyond, offering fantastic recommendations for exploring San Diego and ensuring every guest has a memorable experience. His dedication and effort make this hostel feel like a friendly, welcoming home away from home. I hope Samesun Hostels recognizes Erik’s hard work because he absolutely deserves it. Thank you, Erik, for making my time in Ocean Beach so unforgettable. I can’t wait to return!

The hostel itself located very close to the bus stop and the beach. Many restaurants and bars nearby, that’s also means some noises at night but I am totally fine to sleep. Comfy bed and some group activities at the hostel. I believe the cleaning team has really done their job, especially the bathrooms and corridors. However, some of the hidden corners next to the beds (at least mine) were really dusty. They have mentioned anything left in the bathrooms would be thrown away. Shouldn’t it be better to put in a shared basket for guests or someone who forgot to take their amenities, at least a shampoo and shower gel those stuffs. (Maybe not just in the either gender-bathroom?) Last but not least, the fridge is absolutely a mess, very unorganised. My leftover food was disappeared even I labelled everything as required. But there are many food without labels in the fridge.

I had a great experience staying at Samesun. They had a nice staff, great location with everything around (target, restaurants, parking spaces, etc). The only things I wish were better: lockers are made of metal and it makes quite a lot of noise. I also wish there were more breakfast options. I had a roommate that is celiac and she couldn’t have the waffles so she was only having fruit for breakfast (can’t remember if it was apples or oranges), either way, could improve.

I would love to stay here again. People who work here are outstanding professionals. I felt they care about guests. Travelers are also good well mixed. Love the ocean motifs wall decor. Spacious, coffee in the morning was great.

I've stayed at several hostels throughout Southern California. Samesun Ocean Beach is by far one of the better ones I've booked. . After staying downtown all weekend, I wanted a more quiet and calm spot for my last night in SD. I booked through Priceline and prepaid my stay for the night at $41 in an all female 6-bed dorm. Mark greeted me upon my arrival early Sunday evening. He was kind, professional and informative. We actually are both from the same home state, coincidentally. After checking me in, he gave me a tour. . The place is huge and very clean. Very much donned in a surfer bohemian aesthetic. They have surfboards for rent, but extra towels, blankets and yoga mats are free to use at will. There's a tv room that leads to the courtyard/lounge and kitchen areas. Plenty of seating either on small tables, benches or the patio couches. There's also a hammock, a front porch with swing chairs, a bar, & vending machines. A couple of clear door fridges are in the lounge area and duplicate in the kitchen. There are top left shelves designated to abandoned foods that are up for grabs. The kitchen is like an island surrounded by the lounge, courtyard and downstairs dorm hall. This arrangement allows the kitchen to remain open 24 hours as the dorm hall side is closed off with a sliding door. Most hostels close their kitchen at night to not disturb other guests, but this is most convenient. They also offer free tea accesible 24 hours and free breakfast from 7am-9am. . There are several single occupancy restrooms and two communal ones designated for men and women. My room was tight quarters, but overall functional. There's a nook with an overhead light next to the bed and adjacent to an outlet. The room has a big window which my fellow roomies did the right thing and opened it wide. The room also has a mirror vanity and sink which was helpful if I didn't want to go out to the hall to use the restroom. The sheets were clean, smelled phreshly washed and the blanket was thick and warm. . It's also not far from downtown. I commuted there via the trolley and the bus which took about 45 minutes. You can cheat the system and take an Uber part of the way to or from Old Town (the bus leg of the trip). I would definitely stay here again and hope to have more time in Ocean Beach. There are many restaurants, cafes and shops nearby and literally steps from the water. If you need quality accommodations, in a great location on a budget, Samesun will get the job done! . Sidenote: There are only stairs inside and outside of the building.

I had never been to a hostel before. None the less stayed at one. I'm a female. I was alone in a business trip. I was truthfully very scared to make this decision, but it ended up being the best one ever. If I ever stay in San Diego for work again, it'll be here. It felt like I was in college again! I felt safe. I felt secure. The environment was SO welcome and friendly. The staff were extremely helpful. The location is unbeatable. I went to the beach to watch the sunset every night. Then I went back and got work done in the common area while eating dinner. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. Yeah, I was in the top bunk of a tiny bed. With 6 other girls. But they were super respectful. It was quiet. Charging plugs attached to the bed. For what you pay, it's so worth it. Hostels aren't for everyone I'm sure, but I had such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go back!

This is probably the coolest hostel I've ever stayed at! We weren't actually planning on being in San Diego that night, but we ended up having so many things left unfinished, that we ended up staying another day and crashing here overnight! The Samesun hostel in OB is one that my wife has always wanted to stay in, but was unable to while she was a resident of San Diego. And suddenly, when we found ourselves in immediate need of a place to stay, what better opportunity? We staggered in just before 11 p.m., which was the final cut off for booking a room. Lucky us! We end up paying $39 a piece, and somehow I ended up as the only residents in our room, so we had it all to ourselves! We hit the nearby bars with some friends, and crashing our bunks around 1:30 am. Waking up, hungover and hungry, we hit the strip for some breakfast and shopping, returning before checkout at 11 a.m. Oh the usual hostel amenities are here: laundry room, communal kitchen, private and public bathrooms with showers, a courtyard with hammocks and chairs. You can rent surfboards here, as well as private lockers, etc. They even have coached yoga classes on Sundays, apparently. We skipped out on that, for obvious reasons. Everything about the hostel was eminently clean, almost to the point of sparkling. I have no idea how long this place has been here, but judging from how long my wife has wanted to stay here, at least 10 years, but you wouldn't know it by looking at it. The decor is distinctly hippie-esque, with a psychadelic, Grateful Dead meets surfer dude vibe. All the staff that we've encountered were helpful and friendly, and didn't mind us stumbling in, drunk off of our asses, in the middle of the night. I'm sure they're used to it by now. Considering the entire experience here at Samesun, my wife and I both agree that the next time we are in San Diego, we might just make this our primary hotel. It's fun, it's cheap, it's clean, and while it may not be close to any major transportation hubs, who could complain about being a hop, skip and a jump from one of the best beaches in San Diego? And who knows? Maybe I'll even try surfing next time?

We stayed in the private bunk bed room and it was exactly what we needed. Mattresses were comfortable, room was very clean, and the hostel was about 2-3 blocks from the beach. We had a huge fan in our room and we didn't hear any other noise at night which was surprising since we go to bed very early. The breakfasts were an added bonus.... fruit, coffee, eggo waffles, and a granola bar. Staff was super helpful and friendly. It was a great hostel experience. i would 100% come here again.

This place is truly a gem! Just steps away from the OB which is honestly one of the best beaches in its sense it feels down to Earth. Very clean. Restaurants everywhere, multiple grocery stores and even a Target half a block up. But the Guest services was the best! Kris was so helpful for checkin before I even arrived to the property and Leroy was stellar when helping with an issue, both were empathetic and kind. They know how to treat guests as living, breathing, human beings and not just a number for cash value. Would highly recommend this place to anyone. Especially my younger siblings if they ever travel through San Diego!

this was the first time my friend and i stayed in a hostel. the environment is super friendly, it's super easy to make friends. the staff is also super friendly and helpful. the kitchen, bathrooms, and common spaces are incredibly clean. we enjoyed our stay a lot and would 100% come back

Once again I had an incredible stay here, the staff and location are both terrific! Just like last time, Olivia was totally awesome and did everything she could to ensure that my stay was perfect. Everything was very clean and well-kept in all places throughout as well. The entire setup is organized to help make new friends, ones from all over the country/world, which is a plus for people who are socially active or like to get to know interesting people. The price is great as well, for those who are keeping costs on their mind. I feel both younger and older people would be able to handle the setup, the bunks are very easy to navigate, not cumbersome or hard to get in/out of at all. Overall, I have no complaints or bad thoughts in any way whatsoever, everything went so well for this most recent stay here. Olivia was SUPER professional & friendly throughout the entire experience again & I highly encourage anyone who wants to spend time in this part of San Diego to go ahead with Samesun.

We really liked this place and the experience. But if you are looking for a quiet place to stay, this is not it. As a hostel, there are lots of people, and you can hear folks outside your door. We had a private room and some guys were drunk and woke us up at 1:00 am, way after quiet hours. The staff dealt with it and we went back to sleep. The place is very neat, clean, and organized. Everything you need is there for your stay. There are also group activities like salsa dancing, camp fires, and yoga. For young folks that like dorm living, I highly recommend it. For older folks like us, I would recommend a hotel. Just an honest review and I hope you give it a try at least once.

We love this place for the friendliness, diversity, beauty, and clean facilities. As a middle aged woman traveling with a young adult and using a hostel for the first time, I was skeptical about whether things would be calm and clean. I didn't need to be because it was just lovely and everyone is respectful and interacts at their level of preference. We had great conversations with other travelers and the room was clean and cozy. I especially loved the blankets and the outlets on the bunks! The location was great with lots of conveniences and adventures nearby. It offers continental breakfast and areas to store your own food and drinks in a great kitchen with anything you need to cook a meal. They have great lounging areas both for smoking and non smoking. Everything was spotless, fun, and just felt very cozy. Staff is always available which was a God-send because unfortunately, my daughter became severely dehydrated and collapsed in the shower room one morning. Staff was responsive by calling 911 and communicating with them and coordinating until the paramedics got there. I'm very sorry this happened, and it seems we grossly underestimated how dehydrating our activities were. (Drink extra water!!!) This was a very unfortunate event a but everything was handled so well and it really speaks to the quality of this facility and it's staff. Hopefully we are welcome back and will take all needed precautions to just have a good time and enjoy this wonderful place. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.