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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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HI San Diego Downtown Hostel captures the city's vibrant spirit. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore or unwind in the garden, and have fun in the arcade/game room. Free WiFi and laundry facilities add convenience. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 311
AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Single Bunk Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

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 Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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 near Petco Park
Near San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

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 age 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
This property does not accept 3rd party payment options for any bookings.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

As of 30 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 8 December 2025 start from $96.39, 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.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, and Seaport Village. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Harry

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a hostel it was probably pretty nice but the area was a little sketchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moneca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lrenee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy this property compared to the others due to the convenience. They provide damn near everything for their guest. The rooms are clean & spacious. The female host is always friendly. Just wish the process was a quicker to get checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed wasn't cleaned, they gave me another one in the same room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tselmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location- Super Clean - Friendly staff. Love Love Love
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is right in the heart of Gaslamp and located near all of the lively bars and restaurants. It's an easy 8 minute walk to Petco Park. Place is good for resting and showering and gets the job done. Has a cool game room with a pool table. I would recommend if you're planning on touring Gaslamp and want to be in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much nicer than expected and really convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel ! Perfect location , very big community room , fun vibe , free coffee and basic breakfast. Good choice in terms of price / location / amenities for San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, right in the middle of everything, but also can be a bit noisy. overall a great affordable option in SD.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy access to lamp light district and conference center.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

José

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

Good

Good for one night !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025