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California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

Property class: 2

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A sandy beach with palm trees and a bridge in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A bar area with stools, a counter, a ceiling fan, and a vending machine labeled 'COLD drinks'.
A room with a dark brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, a stained glass window, and a wall mural.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Air conditioning, City View (Private Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the city, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Air conditioning, City View (Private Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV, and large windows.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Air conditioning, City View (4 Beds with A/C)

A room with bunk beds, a window, and a view of buildings outside.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Air conditioning, City View (4 Beds with A/C)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Air conditioning, City View (4 Beds with A/C)

A room with bunk beds, a window with sheer curtains, and a door leading to another room.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Air conditioning, City View (4 Beds with A/C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

San Diego

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 5-minute stroll of Petco Park and within 15 minutes of San Diego Convention Center. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, a nightclub and karaoke. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - San Diego - Gaslamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knotty Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tivoli Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neighborhood - ‬1 min walk

About this property

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown

Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
California Dreams Hostel - Downtown offers 46 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's San Diego
Lucky D's
Lucky d`s Hotel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown on 8 Dec 2026 start from NZ$181, 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 California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

The closest beach to California Dreams Hostel - Downtown is Mission Beach (11.1 km).

Does California Dreams Hostel - Downtown serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

No, California Dreams Hostel - Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

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

Are pets allowed at California Dreams Hostel - Downtown?

No, only service animals are allowed.

California Dreams Hostel - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 442 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here since 2015 and always a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
It was something new for me and my husband. It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Staff and the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The flooring looked old but clean there are no private bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the proximity to nightlife and restaurants is incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great location in the middle of the chaotic Gaslamp district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Many great places to hang around, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central place and easy to walk all over town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lucky D’s had everything you would need and is in a great location. Very happy with my stay, good price and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
grossest rooms i've seen in america. 2 bathrooms for each floor, i'd guess each floor has like >40 people? bed had sheets changed but that's pretty much it. Floor was dirty. last tenant's food was still in the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Walkable to main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I came in to go check-in, the staff was very polite, told me everything was going to be okay, because I was homeless, showed me the kitchen, the bathrooms and showers, very polite. I'm the morning same things all around, nothing but niceness and making you feel at ease. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Second time staying there. Great option for the price and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool spot to stay! Had my 10 year old with ne and it was a fun/new way to stay for him.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was apprehensive about staying at Hostel but the price was right, and it was close to the stadium and restaurants. I appreciated that they had the option for a queen sized bed in a room to yourself. It was a bit more expensive than the option of sharing room with others but it was worth it. We were only there for one night and didn’t have a chance to experience all the available amenities and entertainment they had to offer. Which they had a lot of. It was clean and the staff members were nice. The other guests were respectful and welcoming. I have to believe they were accustomed to staying at Hostels. If you drive, just know you will have to pay for overnight parking. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The place is packed with tons of kool art
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, hard to find street parking, the email instruction from hotel helps a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The art work and staff were amazing! Awesome vibe!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023