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Reviews of HI San Diego Downtown Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

521 Market Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#99 of 238 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 807 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    8.0
    Good Location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Private Single Bunk Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    1- The breakfast options were limited and not appetizing. I recommend bringing your own food. The hostel is decent otherwise, but the breakfast needs improvement. 2- The AC is outdated and makes noise.

    Location Value for money

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2024

    9.0
    Not bad
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was this creepy guy in my room. He kept staring at me and licking his lips. It’s cool though I only stayed one night.

    Very close and convenient in the middle of downtown.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The environment was good, the staff were welcoming and accessible

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    8.0
    Good for a few days if you do not mind the noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Private Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy area

    Value for money, right into the city center

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Club next door was loud but earplugs solved that.

    Location and security.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    8.0
    Okay Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning staff was very rude and I unfriendly in the morning. One staff woman in the kitchen wouldn’t let me get hot water and other cleaning people kept blocking the bathrooms so I couldn’t use the toilet or the shower. Maybe you should post bathroom hours

    I like that the property was close to the waterfront and restaurants. The bed are comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Worth the amount spent. Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There should be power points on each bed. The linens were also not too clean. Towels were stained.

    Good location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in the historic gaslamp quarter
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is not a dislike, but maybe good to know information. As the building is right in the city center, it was or can be a little bit noisy. The walls seem a little bit thin, and windows were not soundproof. I missed some outlets near or next to my bed, usually I hang out in the common room or floor to charge my phone.

    I had a great week in San Diego HI. Complimentary breakfast with bagels, cream cheese, jam, banana and coffee. Everything you need to start you day. Love the interior design, plenty of space to chill and relax. The billiard table near the kitchen was great. Washing and drying was only $1 each, bills can easily exchanged into coins at the front desk. The building ist in the gaslamp quarter, and I like the security guidelines while entering the building. Made me feel quite safe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Private Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t manage to open the window of our private room, it was difficult to get fresh air in the room. The hostel location is great you can walk to lots of places however it is a very “party” neighbourhood and there are also lots of homeless around… It feels safe because there are always people around but some of the streets smell really bad.

    The kitchen is clean and super nice to use. The bed was comfortable. Staff is super nice. Loved the fruit+bagel in the morning. I liked that they check the room card for every guest that enters the hostel, felt safe.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Single Bunk Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Can get a bit noisy from surrounding pub and restaurant. For me as a sound sleeper is not a problem

    Very convenient location to get to convention centre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Quad Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is facing a noisy street with music and party noises last till 2 am in the morning. Need to have a better noise insulation in the room.

    Convenient to the convention center and down town tourist area

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Good place for travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No television in the room . My son didn't like being right by a street closed off for bars because we could hear the music, crowd, honking, etc. so he couldn't sleep until 3am. I don't have any issues sleeping through noise. So I think it's up to the individual if they'll be out or if they need complete quiet to sleep.

    Game room Conveniently located to plenty of things to do and places to eat . Money saved compared to hotels in the area

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay for the price point within walking distance to the MTC Trolley, Seaport Village and more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom drains were very stinky in one particular bathroom.

    The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and communicative sharing knowledge of the local area and attractions. The art vibe was awesome lived that.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Private Single Bunk Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Room cleanliness was not 100% Bathrooms were clean Breakfast with not too much options but ok

    Location close by Convention Center and restaurants Internet great Reasonable Price Safe atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress needs replacement and the towels were not easily accessible.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Quad Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was basic but clean and had all essentials. Excellent value for downtown hotel. Breakfast was basic but adequate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Satisfied guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed with curtain for privacy and to block the light. Very clean facilities. I am handicapped and there is a large handicap bathroom. It was a bit too cold in the dining room because the windows were open and the weather was cold and windy. The entrance to the hostel was difficult to go in and out of with a walker. The location is fantastic, heart of Gaslamp District with restaurants and supermarkets close by.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    THE NOISE.

    Perfect location, beautiful and convenient, gallery-like facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Quad Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room without toilet

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Private Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good, no complain at all

    Nice staff and drawings in the room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    I LOVED MY Spacious, Clean, Quiet home away from home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the value, nothing really. It was good Maybe if windows inside the rooms would open even if like 3-5 inches for some fresh air

    The place is SPACIOUS and enough to find a hide away place for personal calls without interference The place IS CLEANNNNN totally loved that The beds now have a private curtain so I feel safer sleeping and close my personal bed curtain The manager Monica was awesome and very understanding The front desk staff is awesome I loved their bagels and strawberry cream cheeses n bananas for daily breakfast Despite the night street notice, the inside of the hostel is AMAZINGLY QUITE, and ofcourse earplugs provided by the facility make it manageable In day time, the place is soooo quiet I LOVE IT! I stayed for 14days plus and I soooooo would have loved to stay longer if permitted… THATS how good of a place it worse And it’s sooo central to everything, in the middle of everything Loved it it’s 15 mins walk to the beach for my daily walks

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very light, but okay for the price. I found a pack of hair on my towel, so it wasn't super clean.

    Privacy with curtains for each bed. Bathroom in the room and some extra ones in the hallway. Nice place, nice decorations.

    Stayed in April 2024

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