HI San Diego Downtown Hostel | Hostel in San Diego

| 8.4 (1693 Reviews) |   59 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Gaslamp Quarter Hostel | HI San Diego Downtown Hostel

59 Bedroom Hostel in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, and filtered water all day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away. All accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel include heating and air conditioning. Private rooms are available with private bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in all areas throughout the hostel. HI San Diego Downtown Hostel offers laundry facilities and a 24-hour shared kitchen. Luggage storage is available during the daytime free of charge, whereas overnight storage will incur a fee of $5 per item. Front desk reception is available 24/7, and there is no curfew. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team, is 2 minutes’ drive away. San Diego Convention Center is just a 10-minute walk away! Local craft beer, seltzer, and wine are available for purchase onsite.

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel is located in San Diego.

This 59 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Child Friendly, Kitchen, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1693 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to San Diego and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 59 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in San Diego. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This HI San Diego Downtown Hostel in San Diego is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “HI San Diego Downtown Hostel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

Show more

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Pool table
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM on site
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note: hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. if you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply. property has house rules that must be adhered to. please contact the property for details. guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. you must show a valid photo id from outside of san diego county and credit card upon check-in. san diego county residents will not be admitted. please note: property cannot accommodate reservations for more than 14 days within a 365 day period.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.15
Location:
9.24
Staff:
8.85
Facilities:
8.25
Comfort:
8.07
Cleanliness:
8.16
Kenny
Sep 9, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Clean, bright, inviting, with some individual bathrooms and extra towels, and free coffee, tea, rice, and pasta! Great location too!
Summary: Wonderful low cost option to stay in the Gas Lamp District of San Diego!
See All Reviews

Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Private Double Room Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Private Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Private Quad Room Ensuite
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 19 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Private Single Bunk Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toilet

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Bathroom

Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Towels, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Conditioner

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Lockers, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Fan, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Check Hostel Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD $127
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 92 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Gaslamp Quarter
Property Image From $246
         

10.0 (445 Reviews)
Cottage
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Property Image From $117
         

|
9.9 (8 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Guest Services
Property Image From $386
         

10.0 (26 Reviews)
House
  • 2949 ft² House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Property Image From $365
         

10.0 (16 Reviews)
Condo
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Property Image From $168
         

|
8.7 (1807 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Property Image From $35
         

9.0 (2641 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Property Image From $127
         

|
8.4 (1693 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Property Image From $105
         

|
9.0 (1629 Reviews)
Hostel
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Property Image From $145
         

|
8.3 (13 Reviews)
Apartment
  • Air Conditioner
  • Security/Safety
  • Fireplace/Heating
Property Image From $560
         

10.0 (80 Reviews)
Condo
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
Property Image From $383
         

|
8.2 (988 Reviews)
Resort
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Property Image From $717
         

10.0 (67 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
Property Image From $855
         

10.0 (57 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Property Image From $1,228
         

10.0 (38 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Property Image From $291
         

|
New
Apartment
  • Parking
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
Property Image From $210
         

10.0 (26 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • TV
  • Security/Safety