Situated in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this non-profit hostel, has a fully-equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and filtered water 24-hours a day. Balboa Park is 4.8 km away. Accommodation at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel includes heating and a fan. Private air-conditioned rooms are available with en suite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in public areas. HI San Diego Downtown Hostel offers a launderette and a 24-hour shared kitchen. Free luggage storage is also available as well as an around the clock reception with no curfew. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team, is 2 minutes’ drive away. San Diego Convention Center is 1.6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of San Diego, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for San Diego
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hulya
    Turkey Turkey
    It is extremely cheap!! At the very heart of the city.
  • Picerno
    Italy Italy
    It was my first time in a hostel. The location was great and perfect in San Diego. The rooms were clean and large, breakfast was ordinary, and the structure looked very good!
  • Mountain
    United States United States
    A large well-equipped kitchen with spacious sitting area with many tables, where we could work/sudy and socialize. Juice for breakfast is good. kitchen was cleaned by the stuff everyday although some hostellers did not do wash-up. It was only 10...
  • Emma
    France France
    It was clean - Kind Staff - Quick to check in/out
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    This is maybe the best hostel I have ever been. Its so beautiful inside, the corridors with all those mezmerizing and creative paintings, spacious and comfy room and bed, spacious, well equiped and beautifully looking kitchen and dining place....
  • Pasquale
    Italy Italy
    It is located right in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter, the best quarter in San Diego.
  • Camila
    Brazil Brazil
    The hostel's area is great. Nearby, there are various restaurants offering different types of food to suit all tastes. The room is not very large. The shower has a very small enclosure. The staff is very attentive.There is no parking available at...
  • Alexandre
    France France
    Nice area to stay and relax Direct into downtown. MTS at few blocks. There is lockers.
  • Veronique
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved the vibe of this hostel. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Despite being apprehensive about staying in a hostel, we enjoyed the experience. The shared bathrooms were always promptly cleaned by the staff after use. We will consider...
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great location, very clean. Lovely breakfast. Really well organised.

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
HI San Diego Downtown Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply. Property has house rules that must be adhered to. Please contact the property for details. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must show a valid photo ID from outside of San Diego County and credit card upon check-in. San Diego County residents will not be admitted. Please note: Property cannot accommodate reservations for more than 14 days within a 365 day period.

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 HI San Diego Downtown 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

  • HI San Diego Downtown Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Bicycle rental

  • HI San Diego Downtown Hostel is 200 yards from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • Check-in at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.