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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Garden
Fridge, microwave
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Experience the vibrant energy of San Diego at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind in the garden or challenge yourself at the arcade/game room. With free WiFi, laundry facilities and helpful staff who left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
The current price is CA $139
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21

Room options

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Private Single Bunk Room

Private Single Bunk Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite

Private Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Gaslamp Hostel

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 446 reviews
The price is CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Gaslamp Hostel
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About the area

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seaport Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 48 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property does not accept 3rd party payment options for any bookings.

Also known as

Hostelling Hostel San Diego International Downtown
Hostelling International San Diego Downtown
Hostelling International San Diego Downtown Hostel
Hostel HI San Diego Downtown
HI San Diego Downtown
Hi Diego Downtown Hostel Diego
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel San Diego
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel like?

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 7-minute walk from Park and Market Trolley Station and 6 minutes' walk from Petco Park.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great rates, awesome staff!
This place couldn't be nicer. From the cleanliness, to access to facilities, to the amazing (and always smiling) staff, if you don't enjoy your stay here, it's probably a you problem. There's a huge kitchen with all the implements you could need, including a rice cooker and free rice! Coffee and tea are available 24/7, and the large common/dining are is perfect for meeting your fellow travelers. And just to mention it again, everything from the rooms to the hallways to the kitchen and dining room were almost always spotless, no matter what time of day. All in all, I can't recommend HI San Diego Downtown enough.
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend
The hostel was clean, in a great location and the staff was friendly.
Kimberley, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diego, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rene, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mariana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Randolph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Prime location in Gaslamp
Love to stay at HI SD DT Hostel as it's prime location in Gaslamp makes this stay an excellent value. The staff and guests are very friendly and adaptive. The artistic interior is VERY SELFIE and photo-worthy.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A nice convenient stay with fun activities inside
Xavier, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The hostel was kind of run down and dirty. There was random construction happening in the middle of the building. You also had to make your own bed which is minor in the scope of things but after a long day of travel it was inconvenient
Gospel, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

david, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The beds were very very firm and it didn't get quiet until well past 11pm, even though there was a 11pm spund curfew. Other than that my stay was nice amd the staff was very friendly and helpful. Cameras everywhere so i also felt very safe.
Mirta, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Blake, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Do not stay here, bathrooms very dirty. Not worth the money
Jasmine, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mohammed, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Must try!
I had a wonderful week in the heart of Gaslamp. The staff was really kind and provided good service. I enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, however it could do with a couple of protein options. The location of the hostel is perfect for exploring most of the iconic parts of the city. I hope to be back once again!
Yash, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

First of all, the location of the hotel was excellent, with many restaurants nearby, making it very convenient. During check-in, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, which I truly appreciated. The bedroom was comfortable and clean, providing a cozy space to relax. Since the hotel is located downtown, there was occasional loud noise from the street, but it wasn’t a major issue. The bathroom was clean, private, and spacious, meeting all my needs. Additionally, I had the chance to make some wonderful new friends during my stay, which made the experience even more memorable. Overall, it was a great stay, and I’d happily recommend this hotel to others!
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mohammed, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Pedro, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dinesh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My first time staying in a hostel and I’m glad this turned out to be a good experience. It was very clean and I would def go back.
Dinesh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Simple and affordable however the room we stayed in needed some repairs especially the floor yet I understand the building must be old
Sue Helen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Yueh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, will definitely recommend it.
Bianca, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pedro, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Stayed for one night. Friendly staff. Felt safe.
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review