About

Property on 3rd is a brand new property located in the heart of San Diego: Gaslamp District.

A historic building from 1912 with major renovations completed recently.

It is ideally located just one block from all the bar scene and still in a quiet area when you need a silent night’s sleep.

We have a very big common area where you can meet other people and have great times.

We are very close to all great tourist spots of San Diego like museums, zoo and beaches. We are only two blocks from the Downtown Convention Center.


Please note:

General deposit of USD $20 per person collected in cash at check in.
To check in, we require a valid government-issued ID and proof of future continued travel.
We do not accept United States passports.
If you are a foreign citizen, you must provide a valid passport to check-in.
We do not allow local San Diego County residents to stay at our facility.
We do not accept pets, only service animals with papers.
We charge a USD $5.00 card fee every time when we run guests' credit card.
Strictly no refunds after check in.


Check in: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Check out: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Method of Payment upon the arrival: Cash, Credit Cards accepted

Towels for hire for USD $2.
Breakfast is included.
Taxes are included.

Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival. Same day cancellations and no-shows will be charged for the first night.

Comic Con Cancellation Policy -
Non-refundable.
Please note, if canceled or modified, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Deposit Policy
The total price of the reservation may be charged anytime after booking
We add a City Tax of 12.5%.
Your reservations are not guaranteed until you sign our 'Holiday & Special Events Policy' and we run your credit card (we do not accept American Express).

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Nightclub
  • DVD's
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Reviews

6.0Good(1195)
  • Value for Money
    5.1
  • Security
    5.8
  • Atmosphere
    5.6
  • Cleanliness
    5.8
  • Staff
    6.9
  • Location
    7.8
  • Facilities
    5.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostel on 3rd in San Diego offers a fantastic location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests often praise the friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Some recent feedback mentions issues with cleanliness and mattress comfort, but the convenient location remains a strong positive.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
3.4
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Christina
Couple, 25-30, Australia
Don’t stay. Cheap but still charging too much for what it is. Worst hostel I’ve ever seen. More like a half way house. Strange vagrant people. Vibe is off. Location is the only good thing. Not newly renovated, not clean. Layers of dust. Dark and musty. Smells of urine. Mattress and pillows are disgusting I was shocked when I took the sheets off. Staff don’t know what they’re doing. No wifi. No air con. Cash only.
Stayed in Jun 2026
2.0
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Ayman
Male, 18-24, Palestine
Just a terrible place don't go there, some of the staff are great but overall really bad experince and not worth the savings.
Stayed in Jun 2026
2.9
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Diana
Female, 31-40, USA
I’m a frequent traveler and have been to many hostels, this has by far been the worst one. There are many hidden fees such as $5 more for card. $2 to rent a towel. The breakfast was cereal with no milk and some pancakes. The bed was so uncomfortable you could feel the springs when you sleep, and no air conditioning. It was beyond uncomfortable not worth a dime.
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Location

542 3rd Avenue, San Diego, USA
0.7km from city centre