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Reviews of Gaslamp Hostel 3 stars

726 5th Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

#41 of 255 hotels in San Diego

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Review score

Based on 1005 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 8 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After staying at other properties, I would probably say that I didn’t enjoy the coed bathrooms but it wasn’t too much of an issue

    Staff were great. Checking in/out was easy. I didn’t realize that they offered free breakfast the last time that I stayed here so I took advantage of that during this visit. Overall, I do recommend this property and would stay again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kinda pricey for a hostel.

    Very clean and great location.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Very convenient location, loved the vibe at Gaslamp hostel. Loved the staff, very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Leaving, I truly enjoyed my stay.

    It was excellent, very satisfied.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Wouldn’t necessarily be my first choice upon return to SD.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was okay but I didn’t like that there were no curtains around the bunks. It was hard to sleep as one of the ladies had to sleep with a light so it was a bit rough sleeping through the night.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hostel may provide the shower gel as well.

    Good. I liked the oranges the most. Its at an amazing location. I loved every bit about it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    I liked the place, so clean and the location is great!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was too cold in the room,not able to change the temperature because it’s automatic

    Was colourful and beautiful like from the movie Encanto!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    The Gaslamp Hostel is the best in San Diego.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hands down the best place to stay in the heart of San Diego. The whole place is well-equipped, welcoming and picturesque. But most of all, the staff are super duper kindhearted, generous and thoughtful. They always brighten people's days. It is clear that they love their craft, their community, and the planet as well (they have a lot of earth-friendly policies that were in no way inconvenient).

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Comic Con
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were actually steep. They have no elevator nor do they have separate showers for Male and Females.

    Location Location Location 💯👌🏾🤗

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Awesome!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was so clean!!!!!! Great location!!!! 100% a yes

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Great experience would recommend right in the heart of we’re u want to be downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location quirky old building

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are not many bathrooms and are mixed, so no womans only etc, however they were clean at anytime.

    The location is great and the staff was nice as well. They provide free towels to borrow and a very simple complimentary breakfast (cereals, oranges, coffee, tee). Good place for a weekend away.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Eco & Friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I understand this doesn't have to do w/ the hostel it self but there was someone in my room who was ill, coughing of all time of day and night. Rarely left the room. I had to deal with this the whole time. There could be more seating area for the lounge/game room.

    I liked how there were cotton towels rather than paper for hands, eco eco-friendly. There was never a line for the bathroom or showers. Had weekly events.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Honestly, I have tried too much hostile,, but gaslamp is the best .. its really very beautiful one .. I like too much ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every think is perfect 👌 , good luck guys, hope seen you soon.. I loved you ..

    It was best hostel I have seen ❤️

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    As good as hostels get
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in the showers. Really, I should have expected and planned for this, but I've not stayed in a hostel for a while and didn't think about it. The pillow was tall and overly firm. I'm particular about pillows. This probably won't affect most people. I still slept alright.

    Just a chill place with really helpful easy going staff. Its clean and well maintained. The price is good even for a hostel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The guests in my room were loud, making noise with their luggage/the lockers at midnight for 30 min and again early in the morning. Not the fault of the property, just wish more people understood hostel etiquette

    Such a nice place, very ambient with a large common area with sofas and plants. There is also a lounge/game room and an eating area. One of the best hostel kitchens I've seen (more restaurant style with large stoves and large fridge). Staff was very friendly. Facilities were clean. Convenient location. They have space to store you luggage from 8am on the day you check in to 6pm on the day you check out. Towel rentals (including beach towels) at no extra charge. Lockers in each room (you need a padlock for them though). Beds have curtains and a little light and outlet to charge phone.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was too simple.

    staff was good. location was good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    I stay in hostels all over and this was a total favorite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best decorated , ease of check in , very cute old building

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    9.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very nice hostel, friendly staff and clean! Definitely recommended.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    Pretty good for a hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor breakfast and bathrooms had a musty smell.

    Love the decoration, it’s beautiful, cozy and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    10
    I really liked it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes reception plays the music too loud. It's not that reception is playing the music too loud at their desk, I mean there are speakers over the stairs, sofas, and in the bathrooms that carry the music throughout the common areas. To be fair, they turned down the music when I asked, but that put me in the position of being the grumpy old man raining on the parade. It was just a bit much.

    Cool place. An outlet for every bunk bed, and one in every locker, so you can charge and secure electronics at the same time. Fast internet. Free coffee and chocolate milk, plus free cereal, oatmeal packets, and canned fruit every morning. Supermarket is within walking distance. So is the train station. Bathrooms were very clean. I would stay again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was great, the rooms were clean, and there was some cereal, oatmeal, and coffee in the morning. Also, it was really nice that there were activities organized every night, so that is a great way to meet people!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    I had a very comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the friendly staff Clean, comfortable feel I had a very comfortable st

    Stayed in May 2025

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