521 Market Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America
#99 of 238 hotels in San Diego
Guests' ChoiceBased on 807 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 6, 2024
Kamal
United Arab Emirates1- 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 The hostel is decent otherwise, but the breakfast needs improvement. 2- The AC is outdated and makes noise.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
Brishadd
United States of AmericaThere 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
Tonui
KenyaNothing
The environment was good, the staff were welcoming and accessible
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 26, 2024
Vasiliki
SwitzerlandVery noisy area
Value for money, right into the city center
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Arthur
United States of AmericaClub next door was loud but earplugs solved that.
Location and security.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Sabrina
United States of AmericaThe 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
Rishabh
IndiaThere 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
Kristin
GermanyThis 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
Ivana
SpainDidn’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
Yee
JapanCan 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
Pauline
TaiwanIt 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
Fabian
United States of AmericaNo 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
White
CanadaThe 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
Renata
BrazilRoom 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
Gabriela
United States of AmericaMattress needs replacement and the towels were not easily accessible.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Richard
United States of AmericaRoom 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
Georgiana
United States of AmericaComfortable 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
Sohyun
AustraliaTHE NOISE.
Perfect location, beautiful and convenient, gallery-like facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Marmol
United States of AmericaParking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Miyake
United States of AmericaLocation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Alexander
United States of AmericaRoom without toilet
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Ivan
SpainAll was good, no complain at all
Nice staff and drawings in the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Proscovia
United States of AmericaFor 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
Roxane
FranceBreakfast 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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