Gaslamp Hostel
726 5th Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1522 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I liked the social activities and the location. The breakfast is okay.

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Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 3.3 km from Balboa Park, 5 km from San Diego Zoo and 7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 10 km from University of San Diego and 11 km from SeaWorld San Diego. The hostel has all-gender toilet and showers facilities in the hallways, each with a locking door. There are no rooms with bathrooms in the room. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Gaslamp Hostel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include San Diego Convention Center, Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from Gaslamp Hostel. Please note that guests under 18 years old or over 45 years old are not allowed to book a reservation at the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Good breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Aurelio
United States
“I liked the social activities and the location. The breakfast is okay.” - Mircea
Germany
“The community, the staff, the building, the location, the people, the coffee early morning, free milk” - Hayley
Germany
“The kitchen is big and spacious and has everything you could ever need to prep your own meals, clean facilities”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Gaslamp HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Gaslamp Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
This property has a 14 day stay limit in a 6-month period.
The guest paying for the reservation MUST be one of the guests who are staying or the reservation may be voided by the property.
We welcome guests from outside of San Diego. For local residents, manager permission must be approved in advance.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Gaslamp Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Gaslamp Hostel
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Gaslamp Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Movie nights
- Pub crawls
- Walking tours
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Gaslamp Hostel is 100 yards from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Gaslamp Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Gaslamp Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.