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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Petco Park in San Diego

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Welcome to Hostelling Internacional, where guests can check in at the front counter.
Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, map, and lush greenery.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a unique swing set and framed artwork, surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere.
521 Market storefront with large glass windows and a welcoming entrance.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and ample counter space.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Single Bunk Room

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, table, and chairs, perfect for a compact stay.

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed setup, window, and ceiling fan for a comfortable stay.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds arranged in a U-shape, featuring a ceiling fan and a wall-mounted shelf.

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Double Room Ensuite

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, and small table.

Private Double Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Private Quad Room Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed setup, window, and ceiling fan for a comfortable stay.

Private Quad Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed setup, window, and ceiling fan for a comfortable stay.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Double Room

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, ceiling fan, and city view from the window.

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds arranged in a U-shape, featuring a ceiling fan and a wall-mounted shelf.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds arranged in a U-shape, featuring a ceiling fan and a wall-mounted shelf.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds and lockers, offering a convenient space to rest and store belongings.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 Port of San Diego are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 in San Diego
As a guest of HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers 48 accommodations with air conditioning. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or 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. No onsite parking is available. 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, debit cards, and cash. 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.

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

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.
  • 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

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 606 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nawras

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 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

Carol

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Augustine

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

8/10 Good

Sophia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tselmen

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

10/10 Excellent

scott deamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

Carmel

Business traveller
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

Mikaela

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

10/10 Excellent

SATOSHI

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

8/10 Good

MST REJINA

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

Matthew

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

Great rates, awesome staff!

This place couldn't be nicer. From the cleanliness, to access to facilities, to the amazing (and always smiling) staff, if you don't enjoy your stay here, it's probably a you problem. There's a huge kitchen with all the implements you could need, including a rice cooker and free rice! Coffee and tea are available 24/7, and the large common/dining are is perfect for meeting your fellow travelers. And just to mention it again, everything from the rooms to the hallways to the kitchen and dining room were almost always spotless, no matter what time of day. All in all, I can't recommend HI San Diego Downtown enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

Recommend

The hostel was clean, in a great location and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Business traveller
Love it here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA TERESA

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

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Belindan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Aljeron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025