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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Petco Park

Photo gallery for HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Living area
Garden
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Single Bunk Room

Private Single Bunk Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite

Private Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
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The price is NZ$272
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

San Diego

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village.
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What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 13 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Petco Park
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers 48 accommodations with air conditioning. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hostelling Hostel San Diego International Downtown
Hostelling International San Diego Downtown
Hostelling International San Diego Downtown Hostel
Hostel HI San Diego Downtown
HI San Diego Downtown
Hi Diego Downtown Hostel Diego
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel San Diego
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$192.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

The closest beach to HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is Mission Beach (10.9 km).

Does HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

No, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 535 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for one night. Friendly staff. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTonya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the bed and the fresh sheets…Most of all the peaceful tranquility….
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at HI- Hostel . I highly recommend it. It’s very safe and secure. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Damon, San Bernardino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an great stay for the limited time that we were spending in the hotel while being at the convention for the weekend. The staff was friendly and the property was an easy walk to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

A-RAW

Liked: Staff & service
Spend The Weeknd here for twitchcon overall it was pretty great floors where a little dirty tho and the bed I had to wipe down but other than that it went well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, location was convenient. Very clean restrooms. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raúl Humberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good option.
My stay it was Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HIU YAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is well maintained with great breakfast lunch and dinner options nearby!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my first experience with a hostel and wow what a great experience!! I’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nuwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hostel were I stayed at the west coast. The place is beautiful, it has a very nice atmosphere, it’s quiet, people are respectful, the breakfast is very good. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. I knew it was going to be noisy because I saw lots of complaints but we didn’t mind it at all. You’re in the middle of the Gaslamp Quarter for such a good price! It will be busy. It works best for people that are actually going out and enjoying the busyness of the street. I appreciate the free breakfast but I would recommend having additional options for different diets such as non-dairy creamers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s ok for what it is. You have to make your own bed and some of the mattresses have weird stains on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
🙌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024