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HI San Diego Downtown

1.5-star property
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA 1-855-887-0424
4.7 out of 5
Exceptional!
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"People are super nice and polite! This was a hundred times better than any hotel! The atmosphere, the decor, the staff...I am from here and whenever I ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 05 Sep 2021

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Hotel Description

Hostel near Petco Park in San Diego

Heart of San Diego

Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel, you'll find Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

Free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and a library are available at this hostel. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities are also on offer.

Private Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $130* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Private Double Room Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Everyone (8) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Good

Posted by on 4 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Sep. 2023 by Front Desk

Thank you for your kind review and we hope you stay with us again in!

5 out of 5
People are super nice and polite! This was a hundred times better than any hotel! The atmosphere, the decor, the staff...I am from here and whenever I return I am coming here

Posted by on 5 Sep. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Sep. 2021 by Judith

Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay :)

4 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Jul. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Apr. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Apr. 2020 by Judith

Thank you for the review!

5 out of 5
It was a good location for my needs. Staff were pleasant and attentive.

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Dec. 2019 by SDDT Staff

We are so pleased you enjoyed your location and that our staff was so attentive and pleasant. We hope your travels bring you back to San Diego for another visit.

5 out of 5
Perfect location and nice staff. Very clean place!

Posted by on 5 May 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 May 2019 by SDDT Staff

Thank you for staying with us!

5 out of 5
This is perfectly located in the heart of gas lamp walking distance to everything. The staff was really friendly . The decor was so cute! Modern artsy vibe. Perfect for young adults who want a weekend get away to bar hop.

Posted by on 12 Jun. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jun. 2017 by GSM

Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5

I will stay here again!!

I had never stayed at a hostel before. My experience was only positive. Staff and visitors were lovely. The facility was very clean. I had read before going that the noise from the street at night was loud so I brought my own earplugs. However, they do provide them. I chuckled my first night cuz it was noisy, but entertaining. The location is perfect walking distant to pubic transportation that can get you to all major tourist attractions.

Posted by , from USA on 2 Jun. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jun. 2017 by GSM

Thank you for understanding how noisy Gaslamp can be, we're glad you gave us a chance, and we hope to see you again soon!

4 out of 5

great location! friendly staff

Pros: clean, location
Cons: kind've pricey for hostel outside noise
Location: central in city
for a hostel, it was extremely clean. staff great. awesome downtown location, convenient to everything. clean rooms and kitchen area. highly recommend if you're into the "hostel" thing. Quiet when it needs to be at night (besides outside noise from being in a city of course)

Posted by on 1 Jul. 2016

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About the HI San Diego Downtown

Location 521 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel. This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: San Diego Santa Fe Depot (1.4 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Park and Market Trolley Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers 48 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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. 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day(217 ft away; open 24 hours)

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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