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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 371
SAR 423 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

Room options

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Private Single Bunk Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Single Bunk Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Hostel near Petco Park
Near San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village, 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:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

  • 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 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

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 is parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

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. USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego 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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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 580 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

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

8/10 Good

Tselmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

padma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome will come again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Love it here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Low key, low cost, perfectly located place in the heart of the gaslamp district of San Diego. Straightforward check-in and checkout. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a private room it had a sink which was nice. They had plenty of bathrooms so no waits for showers or anything like that. Free breakfast! Lots of neat areas to hang out in. The location was the main selling feature it would be triple the price to stay in that area any other way
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique and great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that this place is very safe and the place is very clean cheap and they even serve. Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Staff & service
Place was good for what you pay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are professional. Helpful @
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunwanza

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

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is well maintained with great breakfast lunch and dinner options nearby!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location and easy to walk to nearby restaurants and areas. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an great stay for the limited time that we were spending in the hotel while being at the convention for the weekend. The staff was friendly and the property was an easy walk to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying in a hostel and I’m glad this turned out to be a good experience. It was very clean and I would def go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024