HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Petco Park

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Property entrance
Garden
Fridge, microwave
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 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, Port of San Diego
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Air-conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Air-conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Double Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Separate sitting area
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
Desk
Separate sitting area
Air-conditioning
Laptop workspace
Desk
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Air-conditioning
Laptop workspace
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Air-conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Seaport Village and San Diego Bay.

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
  • Port of San Diego - 18 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SideBar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Petco Park
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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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

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 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 20 Nov 2025 start from NZ$162.34, 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.