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Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near San Diego Zoo

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Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Private kitchen
Panoramic Room | Living area
Studio, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Studio, City View

Signature Studio, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Studio, City View

Premier Studio, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio Suite

Standard Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Studio

Design Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room | Living area

Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Hillcrest stay.Your stay at this Hillcrest hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego. Petco Park and Hotel Circle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Caffe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vecindad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poké Chop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

3-star hotel near San Diego Zoo
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. Abpopa Hillcrest also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Abpopa Hillcrest offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel
Abpopa Hillcrest San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel San Diego

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 575 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lourdes

Travelled with family
Room to bright and to much construction
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the Heart of Hillcrest! Everything I needed is walking distance. UCSD Hospital,Owen Clinic,Walgreens,Urban Mos,The Rail. Feel so safe and The Staff made me me feel like Home Away From Home. Extending my Stay for another Month Truly Exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was unique with loft, the bed comfortable and clean and [my] AC was working well. (Met other guests who were in a unit with no working AC). The windows were failing with condensation between the double pane, obstructing view. The furniture was very stained - so much, I wasn’t comfortable relaxing on them. Cobwebs, garbage in the upper corner of the room. Walls, ceilings and window coverings were marred with scuff marks or liquid stains of undetermined origin. Shower curtain had black mildew stains. No bathroom sink, so all hygiene routines happened at the kitchenette, stainless steel basin. 3 spoons and 2 knives provided in kitchenette. Lots of nightly foot traffic in the elevators by single fellas~ This place had potential, but I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fun and unique studio apartment. The cafe downstairs is great and the location is very convenient. The bed was uncomfortable and the bathroom is not great if traveling with more than yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed in the split level cabin stylish room, excellent walkable hillcrest location. we booked for 1 night and extended for another. a few things to be aware of in advance if you’re a couple considering staying in the unit 1. the length of the bed barely fits in the space so if you’re on the far side u can get around the bed but just barely (maybe 6-9” of free space) 2. the bathroom is suboptimal — unnecessarily tiny and open at the top and only has a tiny eco sink above the toilet. the main sink i used was in the kitchen. with the design, bathroom noise travels so unit really much better for a single than a couple or good for a couple that doesn’t care 3. the picture of the room that i saw showed a desk but our room just had a narrow table big ebnough for the flat screen tv sitting on it, so i repurposed the living room table as a desk for my computer despite some of the issues with the bed space and bathroom design, it was a great value for a really stylish unit in a great location. for the right people, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to be in the heart of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dimin, Newark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was contactless but painless and convenient. This isn’t how conventional hotels are but I like it for what it is. It’s close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid like the plague.

I really WANTED to like this hotel, as it’s independent and eclectic. Sadly, it’s the second worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The rooms are utterly impractical. There is no closet, and not even hooks and hangers. There is a single “overcoat” hook by the front door. There is no bathroom. The toilet and shower are in the living room behind a moveable screen. There are two sets of steps (two steps each), one leading to the galley “kitchen” (just a counter, sink, mini fridge, microwave, and a few cupboards. The last set leads to the bed, which takes up the entire landing. The bed is ridiculously low, making it very difficult to get up from it, and the mattress was very uncomfortable. If you have ANY mobility issues, this is a death trap. It’s very easy to fall. The promotional materials don’t reveal the full impractical nature of the rooms. Hotels.com should de-platform this hotel, and the hotel should be investigated for ADA issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Micah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Long Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk worker Paul was very nice and respectful & overall was a excellent and fun room for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025