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 9.7 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 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kamil
    Poland Poland
    The hostel is clean,the bathrooms are great,there are a lot of attractions.The reception staff are mainly three ladies, Cony, Bruna and Tori, extremely nice, smiling and ver very helpful 🙂 The area is great right in the Gaslamp entertainment...
  • Dr
    United States United States
    Value for Money. Great and Clean for a Hostel. Quiet for a Weekday (Monday night)
  • K
    Karina
    Canada Canada
    As a solo woman traveller, i felt very safe and welcome at the Hostel. The beds were comfortable, the property was quiet (which was surprising considering it's in a bustling neighbourhood, close to everything), everything was clean including...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gaslamp Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional 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
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Gaslamp Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 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 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.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Gaslamp Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must belong to the person present upon check-in.

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.

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.

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.

FAQs about Gaslamp Hostel

  • 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.

  • Check-in at Gaslamp Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Gaslamp Hostel is 100 yards from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gaslamp Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours