HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Property class: 1.5

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A short walk from Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel provides a garden, an arcade/games room and a library. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿2,826
฿3,219 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf, and a painting.

Private Double Room Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table, and a chair.

Private Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Private Quad Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with a bunk bed, a small desk with a mirror, a white table, and a painting on the wall.

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a set of lockers, and a view of a building through a door.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum. Waterfront Park and Sesame Place San Diego are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.
    Petco Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
    San Diego Convention Center
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A waterfront promenade with wooden buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a clear sky.
    Seaport Village
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.
    Balboa Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station
    7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barleymash
    1 min walk
  • Whiskey Girl
    2 min walk
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
    1 min walk
  • The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp
    1 min walk
  • American Junkie
    1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

  • Hostel near Petco Park
  • Near San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel provides a garden, an arcade/games room and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and a lift
    • A water dispenser, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
    • A billiards/pool table, concierge services and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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Frequently asked questions

Is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 24 Nov 2026 start from ฿2,826, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Nova SD and Petco Park. San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village are also within 15 minutes. Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 764 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and kind. They make it a great place to stay. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic , friendly and beautiful atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great value. Nice staff, clean, neat, and well-located. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy access.. close to everything.. friendly helpful staff..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Share room is very clean. AC is good for hot weather. Location is perfect in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in an excellent location. Right on the corner of the Gaslamp area. Hostel is very clean. Has everything you need and is actually quite quiet really. I always wear ear plugs in hostels and everyone should but for how close to the action you are. It’s decent. Staff are great. No complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good staff and AC ✅
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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so clean. i loved plenty toilets and shower! And 24 hour kitchen was heaven on earth!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to rest. Friendly staff. Parking can be difficult to find. It's in an area where people party so you can hear it outside at all hours. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
I liked the stay for my sightseeing in the San Diego down town area. Convenient location and very friendly woman staff. I didn’t like the deposit deduction from my card when I chose to pay at the hotel, but it was flexibly and practically sorted out quickly through dialogue - it was good. Strict alcohol restriction inside the property reduced joyful part of my stay a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hostel is in a central area with tons to do around! The dorms, bathrooms, and common areas were all very clean and the staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had a private room. The room was clean. The shared bathroom was clean. The front desk employees were rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was fantastic. Room was clean & I was able to check out early
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property filled with beautiful art, it was really spacious in the rooms and overall had a really nice feel. Air conditioning was fantastic, beds were clean and private, although the shower in the room was mouldy. Would have loved to stay longer in the end, as they had lots of actually cool events to see and explore and get to know people - which would have been really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hostel. Will return because of staff competency & clean emotional energy. Sounds wild but this place has a really good vibe, like everyone went to therapy before they came to work. It’s peaceful and fun. Full kitchen and room to roam. Also, they are non-discriminatory. I’m not LGBTQ but if you are — you are safe here. And so is everyone else. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a hostel, it was definitely one of the better ones...we had a private room and it was clean and comfortable. A big plus is that they have a good amount of restrooms/showers on each floor/hall, so you never had to wait long. Great dining area. Convenient to everything downtown. So it was actually very good for a hostel, I don't have any criticism of the hostel itself, I just didn't like being in downtown san diego....parking is an issue if you have a car, expect to pay $20 for overnight garage. Lots of homeless folks around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff . They couldn’t be more helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I extremely like the place and bunk beds I was there with my buddy Daniel in a 3bunk beds dorm we got blessed with the bottom bunks which was great but also overall that place very well kept and cleaned and the lady who check us in was extremely helpful definitely cant wait to come stay there again in the future and the air conditioner in the room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and AC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I showed in a bathroom that needed to be cleaned and updated for sure but there’s some that are nice you just have to find it. Forgot about it until the last day and was bummed I didn’t use that one because it was much better maintained. Rooms are nice but some need bit of TLC with deep cleaning. It’s good for short stays in gas lamp. Beds are clean. The private room I stayed in the AC didn’t work and there wasn’t a broken nightstand so I wish there was a least a table or desk. But aside from that it was clean and had a sink which was nice. There wasn’t a fan that worked so I didn’t die of heat. I’d stay again. Bunks are good too. Plenty of common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Second time staying here, always a great experience and best location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lots of value for the price, and a great Gaslamp District location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The cleanest space I’ve seen in a long while. I wish hospitals were this clean. Comfortable mattress, plenty of towels, not too noisy, even though located on Market Street. Filtered drinking water, hot tea and coffee always provided. Close to public buses, short walking distance to good markets and cafes. Highly recommended to solo travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026