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HI San Diego Downtown Hostel, 521 Market Street, San Diego, CA -(888) 406-7656
Area: Gaslamp Quarter
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4.1
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.1 out of 5 (1169 Ratings)
0.1 miles from San Diego centre
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Hotel Description
Located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, this nonprofit hostel, has a fully-equipped kitchen and offers free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and filtered water 24-hours a day. Balboa Park is 3 mi away. Accommodations at HI San Diego Downtown Hostel includes heating and a fan. Private air-conditioned rooms are available with private bathrooms and hairdryers. Personal lockers are available for each dorm bed. Free high-speed WiFi is included in public areas. HI San Diego Downtown Hostel offers laundry facilities and a 24-hour shared kitchen. Free luggage storage is also available as well as an around the clock reception with no curfew. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team, is 2 minutes' drive away. San Diego Convention Center is 1 mi away.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Garden
` Air Conditioning
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Elevator
` Billiards
` Hiking
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` vending machine
` 24-hour security
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Off-Site parking
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` Electronic room key
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Accessible toilet
` Bicycle rental (charges may apply)

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.1 out of 5)

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4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

James Tue, 4 March 2025

Great location in Gaslamp Quarter,...

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Brandon Mon, 3 March 2025

Incredible

Liked: Everything is very comfortable. From the moment you step into reception, you feel a very calm vibe. The rooms are cozy, and the beds are super comfortable.The different spots around the hostel are top-notch, from the kitchen/game room to the atrium.The location really makes you feel like a local in San Diego.While there is some street noise due to the area, it’s not really an issue—the rooms are very well insulated.The receptionists are lovely. Every one of them that I met was friendly, attentive, and spoke to you in a really nice way. Many of them speak Spanish if you need it.
Disliked: The cleanliness is a bit excessive in my opinion—they’re always cleaning. At times, I felt uncomfortable because they were cleaning while I was eating in the kitchen, and this happened at different times of the day.Since it’s a shared room, it’s really just luck who you’ll end up sharing with. In my case, I was with two Indian guys who didn’t have the best hygiene, and the room had a bit of a strong smell. But well, that’s not the hostel’s fault.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Wallace Sun, 2 March 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Wallace Sun, 2 March 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jackie Fri, 28 February 2025

Clean and proper facilities, and...

Liked: Simple breakfast provided which is nice. Hostel location is Gaslamp quarter (downtown), so night time can be loud for light sleepers, but earplugs are provided. Great location to check out multiple clubs and bars at night. Relatively close to public transportation which can take you to the SD Zoo and Balboa Park, the airport, UCSD, etc. Room was simple and clean; locks are $6 on the first floor for the lockers if you don't bring your own. Multiple bathrooms are located throughout the floor.
Disliked: I'm a light sleeper so I had to wear earplugs at night to block out club music from outside. Not a big deal though.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sarthak Wed, 26 February 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Castellanos Mon, 24 February 2025

Very good

Liked: Great location and hostel had everything I need
Disliked: You have to pay for parking outside location. They recommend a garage that charged $15 a day or anytime you leave you have to pay again.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Courtney Mon, 24 February 2025

Great value and location

Liked: Great staff, easy to find and close to a lot of restaurants.
Disliked: Na

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Nishat Fri, 21 February 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

January Wed, 19 February 2025

Good location

Liked: Good location, good breakfast set up
Disliked: Room was too small, shower was getting clogged.

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HI San Diego Downtown Hostel 521 Market Street, San Diego, CA