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 9.2


Availability

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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
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Petra
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Everything was perfect, nice breakfast, everything clean, nice staff
  • Hi̇lal
    Turkey Turkey
    The room was clean, neat, and has everything that I need. It was very close to the restrooms. I had breakfast during my stay at this hostel and the variety was enough for me. For some afternoons, I used kitchen supplies. As I used kitchen...
  • Flavia
    United States United States
    The location is excellent, room clean and the chance to get a private one. Staff very kind

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
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
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 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
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
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

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 room.

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 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express HI San Diego Downtown 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: 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.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Bicycle rental