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Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near San Diego Zoo

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Panoramic Room
Interior detail
Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Private kitchen
Panoramic Room | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Studio, City View

Signature Studio, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio, City View

Premier Studio, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room | Living area

Panoramic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Design Studio

Design Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio Suite

Standard Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

San Diego

At Abpopa Hillcrest you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from San Diego Zoo and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Hillcrest hotel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Port of San Diego and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Number One Fifth Avenue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poké Chop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amore Caffe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

Hotel with a restaurant, near San Diego Zoo
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. Abpopa Hillcrest also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Abpopa Hillcrest offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel
Abpopa Hillcrest San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Abpopa Hillcrest offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Yep, Abpopa Hillcrest has a self car park for USD 25 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Abpopa Hillcrest?

The closest beach to Abpopa Hillcrest is Mission Beach (8.9 km).

Does Abpopa Hillcrest serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Abpopa Hillcrest?

No, Abpopa Hillcrest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Abpopa Hillcrest?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 500 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcel Peter Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

Decent place to stay. Felt a bit like a hostel but served the purpose I needed for biz travel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

August

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony Jerry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property manager was cool but the room was a little dirty
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelcey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Rooms are very differnt than any traditional hotel but offer some interesting and fun options. My favorite features are the lofted bedrooms and large windows letting in tons of light and offering sweet views of the city. Upper floors can even see the bay in the distance. Clean, modern, and contactless, ideal for any younger couple or family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Old uncomfortable beds. Accessible location lots of great places to dine within walking distance, everyone is super nice. At night is another story. Scary, drunk/junkies outside the door laid out on sidewalk walkway. Do not go out at night. I was frightened and shaking when I went to get water at the gas station next door. Not a good experience. Do not go out at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is small. The bed is in a sleeping loft created in the original apartment. As such, the loft has a low ceiling- I could touch the ceiling while lying flat on the bed. The stairs to the loft are steep. All was clean and worked great. The area is lively, with restaurants and bars. It seemed very safe and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roslyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

last minute overnight in hillcrest

I was going out downtown and wanted a close stay but that had onsite parking as I didn't want to leave my car downtown overnight. Abpopa was the perfect place. $8 uber to anywhere you want to go. abpopa was charming, staff was present and friendly and helpful, room was cozy and quiet and clean. I slept great. Lots of good food right outside the front doors. Great spot can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, but very informal

The place is ok. The neighborhood feels a little sketchy at night, but we had no issues. The whole place feels a little DIY, so definitely not fancy, but functional. The beds were comfortable, but the ladders up to the lofts were steep and one had only a single rail. Once you're up there, it's very short, so you need to be ok with getting around on hands and knees. The bathroom is fine, but the door didn't have a latch of any sort. We used the one table to hold our suitcases, since there's no way we were taking them up the ladders. So the main room was for dressing and such. All fine for a family weekend, but you have to be ok with basically no privacy. One concern was that the smoke detector was missing; just wires dangling from the ceiling. All in all, it was fine, and very conveniently located. But definitely not a place you want to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEBASTIAN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was seriously disappointed

The lobby was nice and it felt like I made the correct choice. Until I entered the room. The room looked nothing like the pictures I saw. It was super tiny. It didn't even look like it was finished. Lots of raw wood construction with no paint. There were literal ladders you had to climb to get up to the sleeping areas. The sleeping areas that only had about three and a half feet of ceiling space. Very claustrophobic. I would have been better off booking a hostel. Not happy with the experience. I won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view on top floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple person less check in and clean, unique room layout. Overall good for the one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica, San Diego

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Smaller than pictures show but ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location to the Hillcrest neighborhood restaurants is excellent. The room was very spacious. The main issues are nose. Nose from the street, noise from people outside on the sidewalk, noise from the room next to us. There were multiple homeless people who hang out right on the sidewalk by the hotel. These issues would not prevent me from returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard, Rancho cucamonga

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhan

It looks better on photos. Nothing particular bad, just average.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025