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Gaslamp Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Petco Park

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Interior
Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)
Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities
Interior
Street view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Toaster oven
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Toaster oven
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Toaster oven
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Quadruple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Toaster oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Toaster oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San Diego

At Gaslamp Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of 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, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include Seaport Village and USS Midway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Petco Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Gaslamp Hostel.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Gaslamp Hostel offers 23 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (10:00 AM - midnight) and Thursday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 3:00 AM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Late check-out 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, 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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. 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.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gaslamp Hostel San Diego
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gaslamp Hostel?

Gaslamp Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Gaslamp Hostel?

The closest beach to Gaslamp Hostel is Mission Beach (10.8 km).

Does Gaslamp Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, Gaslamp Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gaslamp Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gaslamp Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 553 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was excellent. The staff (all of them) were great. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, cozy bunks with privacy curtains, staff is very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler, Folsom

It was fine. I was only there overnight so I can’t speak to any of the amenities or things they offer..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hostel, extremely clean, the female volunteer employees are friendly & hard working, the house is literally on top of all the action at Gaslamp Plaza...Great stay 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Food and drinks in the check in area. Really lije the atmosphere of this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but there was a strong fecal odor like cat poop in the entire place including the entry area. My clothes even reeked of it after I left. You guys may have a mouse or rat problem that needs to be addressed - or someone has snuck a cat in. I very much appreciated the stay though, despite that! Everyone was friendly and I felt very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaslamp hostile is a huge electrified space in the heart of the nightlife which had no interference. Staff is friendly and plentiful ready to help with your needs. My second hostile experience and impressed overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nemanja

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zundel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toshiaki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emplomes are so linda!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cheeky humor on the signs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lajuana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a Hostel and I'm so glad I did! The Gaslamp Hostel was a wonderful place to stay. It's not perfect. But it is quaint and very comfortable. I would highly recommend staying here, especially if you enjoy other fellow single travelers. Just an all around great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pham

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for simple stays
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025