---
title: "ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel, San Diego (CA)"
description: "ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel in San Diego (CA): rated 9.2 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
---

Hostel · ★
# ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Mission Beach, San Diego (CA), United States

9.2 ·  Excellent 63 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 233 in San Diego (CA) ·  4.8/5 on Google, 222 reviews ·  8.7 Location score
## About ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel is a hostel in Mission Beach, San Diego (CA), United States. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 63 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 7.8 km from the centre of San Diego (CA). The nearest beach is 150 m away. The nearest airport, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is 7.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Last renovated:** 2022

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

3204 Mission Boulevard [ithhostels.com](https://ithhostels.com/ith-san-diego-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel/)

## How ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel scores

Better rated than 96% of hotels in San Diego (CA)

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Beach access **9.8**

San Diego (CA) average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

222 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **67**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **36**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Diego International Airport (SAN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San Diego (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   San Diego Coaster Company100 m
-   Giant Dipper (Belmont Park)150 m
-   Mission Beach Attractions160 m
-   Belmont Park170 m
-   Sky Ropes Adventure180 m
-   Beach Blaster200 m

## ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel: in detail

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel . Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel . Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hostel.

### Compare

## Compare ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [The Boardwalk Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-boardwalk-hotel-san-diego-ca/) Hotel ★★ 1.1 km away
    
    9.3 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca-vs-the-boardwalk-hotel-san-diego-ca/)
-   [ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel - Adults Only](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ith-beach-bungalow-surf-hostel-adults-only-san-diego-ca/) Hostel ★★ 2.3 km away
    
    8.0 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ith-beach-bungalow-surf-hostel-adults-only-san-diego-ca-vs-ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca/)
-   [Samesun Ocean Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/samesun-ocean-beach-san-diego-ca/) Hostel ★ 2.9 km away
    
    9.5 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca-vs-samesun-ocean-beach-san-diego-ca/)
-   [California Dreams Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/california-dreams-hostel-san-diego-ca/) Hostel ★★ 2.9 km away
    
    7.9 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/california-dreams-hostel-san-diego-ca-vs-ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca/)
-   [Pacific View Inn San Diego](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pacific-view-inn-san-diego-san-diego-ca/) Hotel ★★ 3.0 km away
    
    8.8 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca-vs-pacific-view-inn-san-diego-san-diego-ca/)

## Questions about ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

### How do guests rate ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel?

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 63 reviews, which is better than 96% of rated hotels in San Diego (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is 7.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel have?

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel has 7 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ith-mission-beach-backpacker-hostel-san-diego-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/