About this property

Situated in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this non-profit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 4.8 km away. All accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel include heating and air conditioning. Private rooms are available with ensuite bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in all areas throughout the hostel. HI San Diego Downtown Hostel offers a launderette and a 24-hour shared kitchen. Luggage storage is available during the daytime free of charge, whereas overnight storage will incur a fee of $5 per item. Front desk reception is available 24/7, and there is no curfew. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team, is 2 minutes’ drive away. San Diego Convention Center is just a 10-minute walk away! Local craft beer, seltzer, and wine are available for purchase onsite.

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, clean room with a decent shared kitchen and bathroom facilities all clean and tidy
  • Nathan
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money in an even better location. The place was super clean and the staff very helpful
  • Clara
    Belgium Belgium
    Very clean room and common areas especially the kitchen was a lot nicer than other hostel kitchens I have used in the past Lots of art on the walls, the decor of the hostel has been done with care. There are many small hangout areas in the common...
  • Anh
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Great location, comfy bed, nice staff and very clean
  • Cæcilie
    Denmark Denmark
    Clean, comfortable bed and pillows, good facilities, great location!
  • Abayev
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    large kitchen, breakfast in the morning, helpful staff
  • Agnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly staff, really nice vibe to the hostel. I also loved the curtains that go across the beds for extra privacy.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, good breakfast, well located and comfy beds
  • Ishimura
    Japan Japan
    I stayed for five days in a room for four people. At first, one of my roommates was noisy because he had a heavy cough and a runny nose. I asked to change rooms, and the staff kindly responded to my request. When I accidentally left my room key...
  • Shay
    Israel Israel
    Stayed for 9 nights for a conference. The common areas are great and the kitchen is well equipped. However the beds are not very comfortable and there are no open windows in the rooms so the air can get stuffy. There was a smoker in my room that...

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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.

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