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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
City centre hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Fridge, microwave
Garden
Front of property
Experience the vibrant energy of San Diego at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind in the garden or challenge yourself at the arcade/game room. With free WiFi, laundry facilities and helpful staff who left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Arcade/games room
The current price is HK$657
HK$749 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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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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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

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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
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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
Hairdryer
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

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

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Convention Center Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Melt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SideBar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
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.

Also known as

Hostel HI San Diego Downtown
Hostelling International San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego
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

Does HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel like?

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 7-minute walk from Park and Market Trolley Station and 6 minutes' walk from Petco Park.

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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Place good and comfortable My friends loved it
Alci, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean.
Dandy A, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, clean, comfortable.
Harry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is amazing ! Great place to stay
Mikaela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

very friendly staff!
Tselmen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for a hostel
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location- Super Clean - Friendly staff. Love Love Love
Tony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome will come again
padma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay !
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quit, comfortable room. Clean bathrooms. Noisey air conditioner, but at least it works well.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hostel is well maintained with great breakfast lunch and dinner options nearby!
FRANCOISE, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Place was good for what you pay
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love that this place is very safe and the place is very clean cheap and they even serve. Continental breakfast
Zoila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was excellent to downtown activities.
Pierre, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed good arts in the HI San Diego. I could refresh, was recharged from the nice vibes of this HI San Diego.
Yukiko, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time staying at HI- Hostel . I highly recommend it. It’s very safe and secure. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Dusty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to be walkable distance from most things. Staff were great and felt very safe with the security of the building. Our private room was great, nice to have a sink outside of the bathroom. Breakfast area was nice and kept very tidy.

8/10 Very good

The beds were very very firm and it didn't get quiet until well past 11pm, even though there was a 11pm spund curfew. Other than that my stay was nice amd the staff was very friendly and helpful. Cameras everywhere so i also felt very safe.
Mirta, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Minimal amenities, but we don't need much. Bring your own laptop, as no radio or TV in room.
Ethan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was outstanding, moving my room after first night experience of Sat. night's outside "bar smokers" whose smoke smell wafting up to my room. They didn't hesitate to move me to another room the next morning, and provided a slight "upgrade" without my request. Very nice room they moved me into. BTW, the other guests were very chill. Definitely will go back!
Catherine, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

First of all, the location of the hotel was excellent, with many restaurants nearby, making it very convenient. During check-in, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, which I truly appreciated. The bedroom was comfortable and clean, providing a cozy space to relax. Since the hotel is located downtown, there was occasional loud noise from the street, but it wasn’t a major issue. The bathroom was clean, private, and spacious, meeting all my needs. Additionally, I had the chance to make some wonderful new friends during my stay, which made the experience even more memorable. Overall, it was a great stay, and I’d happily recommend this hotel to others!
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

will return
Brandon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Didn’t realize this was a shared living space. It was advertised with hotels in Downtown San Diego. The stay was ok bc I had a lot of things on my itinerary but probably wouldn’t stay again.
Jed, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s ok for what it is. You have to make your own bed and some of the mattresses have weird stains on them.
Nina, 4-night trip