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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Hallway
Interior detail
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Double Room Ensuite

Private Double Room Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Single Bunk Room

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include Balboa Park and Seaport Village.
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What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tivoli Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

As a guest of HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 618 reviews
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
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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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 14 Jun 2026 start from NZ$184, 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).

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. 384 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 693 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second time staying here, always a great experience and best location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, great location. Free coffee and tea and a good kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of value for the price, and a great Gaslamp District location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dr. Paulita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff waas friendly howeve the facilities were not the greatest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Reza

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people working here, my room and bathroom were nice. It’s in a great location, so I always stay here when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in the gaslamp district. Easy and affordable for a quick weekend trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place good and comfortable My friends loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Amenities
The location is amazing ! Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ac worked well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place super convenient and Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Very good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vern

Liked: Amenities
Old building but every thing works, nice kitchen; clean sheets and bathrooms, quite serviceable. If you want fancy, the Westin is just up the street, $350 and up per nite
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice convenient stay with fun activities inside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tselmen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was on vacation this is my favorite place and second time here at this hostel and I love it again ✨
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it is IMMACULATE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eunwanza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Space was as expected, actually a good looking hostel. The noise was hard due to the central location. Aside from that can't beat the price or location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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