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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Property class: 1.5

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The storefront of Hostelling International 521 Market with a clear view of the entrance and a person inside.
A hallway with a sofa, artwork, and a ceiling light fixture.
A building with large windows, a fire escape, and a storefront with a colorful sign.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a green plant, and a row of swings.
A hallway with a large mural depicting a coastal scene with the text "SAN DIEGO" and "LA JOLLA".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

View all photos for Private Double Room Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf, and a painting.

Private Double Room Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Private Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table, and a chair.

Private Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Private Quad Room Ensuite

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a heater, and a view of buildings outside.

Private Quad Room Ensuite

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

View all photos for Private Single Bunk Room

A dormitory room with a bunk bed, a small desk with a mirror, a white table, and a painting on the wall.

Private Single Bunk Room

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

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

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

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

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

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a set of lockers, and a view of a building through a door.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

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

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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
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tivoli Bar & Grill - ‬2 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
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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 27 Nov 2026 start from NZ$264, 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. 428 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 759 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place from top to bottom. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hostel is in a central area with tons to do around! The dorms, bathrooms, and common areas were all very clean and the staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stayed there! They are the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic. Room was clean & I was able to check out early
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property filled with beautiful art, it was really spacious in the rooms and overall had a really nice feel. Air conditioning was fantastic, beds were clean and private, although the shower in the room was mouldy. Would have loved to stay longer in the end, as they had lots of actually cool events to see and explore and get to know people - which would have been really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff . They couldn’t be more helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and AC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I extremely like the place and bunk beds I was there with my buddy Daniel in a 3bunk beds dorm we got blessed with the bottom bunks which was great but also overall that place very well kept and cleaned and the lady who check us in was extremely helpful definitely cant wait to come stay there again in the future and the air conditioner in the room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest space I’ve seen in a long while. I wish hospitals were this clean. Comfortable mattress, plenty of towels, not too noisy, even though located on Market Street. Filtered drinking water, hot tea and coffee always provided. Close to public buses, short walking distance to good markets and cafes. Highly recommended to solo travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place for a night or two, especially if cheap. Close to most things. Bring eye shades and good ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall, first hostel experience. Street was noisy until midnight, and started up again after 6 AM. They do sell earplugs downstairs, wish I had bought some. Very clean and quiet on the inside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

The noise level from the street below is just unbearable. Not recommended if you want a good night sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the heart of the Gaslamp District, which is noisy on the weekends until past 2:00 am. Not the best spot for light sleepers, but I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Over our expectations. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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