Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel, has a fully-equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and filtered water 24-hours a day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away. Accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel includes heating and a fan. Private air-conditioned rooms are available with private 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 laundry facilities 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 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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 told us they've 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:

  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    Your facility is a great value! I particularly appreciate the feeling of living in an art gallery!
  • Proscovia
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Nisha
    Thailand Thailand
    I ask for the quiet room so I got zero noise problem. everything is clean and excellent

Area info

Amenities of HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 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
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • HI San Diego Downtown Hostel is 650 feet from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.