PodShare San Diego - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in San Diego, near San Diego Zoo
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lobby sitting area
Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm
Lobby
Living room
Dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

Map
500 West Fir Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Waterfront Park
    7 min walk
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    13 min walk
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    15 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At PodShare San Diego - Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and locker space. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 18 min walk
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

PodShare San Diego - Hostel

Hostel in San Diego, near San Diego Zoo
As a guest of PodShare San Diego - Hostel, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
PodShare San Diego - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and an iron/ironing board. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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.

Property is also known as

PodShare San Diego
Podshare Diego Hostel Diego
PodShare San Diego - Hostel San Diego
PodShare San Diego - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at PodShare San Diego - Hostel?

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

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PodShare San Diego - Hostel on 23 Dec 2024 start from NZ$148.58, 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.

Is parking available at PodShare San Diego - Hostel?

Yep, PodShare San Diego - Hostel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to PodShare San Diego - Hostel?

The closest beach to PodShare San Diego - Hostel is Mission Beach (9.5 km).

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at PodShare San Diego - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

PodShare San Diego - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 71 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

LaTonya

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t expecting a facility that made me feel totally uncomfortable and racially unwelcome during my stay. Next, I was told that I couldn’t wash my clothes because only the manager at the facility was allowed to wash my clothes, but when I asked her to wash my clothes she told me “NO”. At 3:33 am in the morning I was awakened by loud talking when I was told that “Quiet time starts at 10pm and no TV after 10pm. Finally the shower in the facility was unsanitary and dirty. I took pictures of the unsanitary shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be one of the worst Hostel I have stayed in. The place itself is very hot. No AC or fans inside where people sleep, it doesn’t even have window. It feels like a oven, I have no idea how anyone can sleep comfortably in that type of temperature. It is dirty, smells disgusting and a lot on the people staying there live in that hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julayne, Santa Rosa

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. My first time in. Hostel style experience and I was extremely comfortable

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Amenities
Very nice people and everything just like in the description.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everyone was fantastic when we got there. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay, however the quality of our company left us feeling unwelcome toward the end. This was not the Hostels fault as far as I can tell, it was just unfortunate circumstances about what was being watched on the communal TV. If you're okay with paying a little too much for pod-style accommodations where you may make some friends, by all means. However if you're looking for more privacy or, in our case, members of the LGBT community you may want to look elsewhere. We are two trans women and it was a little less than ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in 72 hostels as a free lancer and I’m other capacities both pleasure and work related abroad and in the US. The noice in this hostel was unbelievable. There’s no sound coverings at the top of any of the rooms! I found the one staff member there in the mornings to be cold and the tenants to be just as rude. There’s so many hostels in that area! I’d really encourage you to find another one, especially if you want to shower. It’s cold, tiny and less than appealing. One of the worst I’ve seen and I’ve stayed in some not so fancy places! The lack of respect I felt was pretty unreasonable and I promise you I present as pretty warm (and respectful). I was thus surprised to see and experience what I did while I was there. The one good is it lets you check in by 10am and some hostels are later, but I’m reaching for a positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariane Corrine

Liked: Staff & service
i loved walking into the hostel and feeling very comfortable with the host and regulars there! it was also nice that i met people traveling out of the country which made the experience very exciting would recommend this hostel to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying in PodShare San Diego 👍👍👍😀😀

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it except for the bedbugs
The place was clean and staff and other residents were super friendly. I liked my pod and having AC and an ice machine were major bonuses. The only downside was there were major bedbugs. In all fairness, as soon as it was reported they did a heat treatment so I wouldn't be carrying them off with me anywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Frank Abel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had reserved the pod share for myself and my family member but we decided that it would be better to stay in a hotel. I was charged for the whole 4 days and only stayed for 1 day. That is unsatisfactory in my opinion. Other than that it is a cozy feeling place to stay. They have community coffee witch was nice and community kitchen, tables, and livingroom in the common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEWARE THE PHYSCO APARTMENT MANAGER W/ BEAR SPRAY!
I've stayed here 7-8 times in the last year or so & virtually every time I've been harassed by the attached to the Podshare is a condo building's apartment manager 6-7 times now verbally because I was smoking a joint on the street corner, this old little WITCH B*TCH this last time gives me sh*t verbally again only this time she walks past me then turns around and comes up behind me and as I felt someone behind me I turn around and she has a can of bear spray already frickin pointing right in my face!!! She sprays me at point blank range & basically ASSAULTED ME!! Had it not been for the fact I was blinded, hit the cement & had my eyes were on FIRE I would have called the police then and pressed charges! Staff at the Podshare had told me the first time I had a confrontation with that lady that "she hated the hostel being there & wasn't the first time she had harassed guests for standing out front of the hostel, smoking or not! The next day I stumbled by the Podshare to pickup some of my things I had left & the jerk desk clerk dustin said I was kicked off the property and leave or he'd call the police, gave me some bull about me being in love with some girl I had just met there he was hitting on or something I don't know, I thought he was gay but maybe don't know, either way he refused to let me get my things! To top it all off the witch was outside the hostel with a couple goons waiting for me, followed me down the street threatening to beat me up & I'm blind, right!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022