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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Petco Park

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Living area
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Private Single Bunk Room

Private Single Bunk Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite

Private Double Room Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • Seaport Village - 13 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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
Near San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • A billiards/pool table, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$173.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village. USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego are also within 1 mile (2 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 535 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

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

A nice convenient stay with fun activities inside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Place was good for what you pay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Great place, will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Good customer service. Many historical places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

My first time staying in a hostel and I’m glad this turned out to be a good experience. It was very clean and I would def go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

I enjoyed good arts in the HI San Diego. I could refresh, was recharged from the nice vibes of this HI San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Smaller than expected for the room. A cockroach was in the shower upon arrival, not allowed to set the air conditioner lower than 72. Staff was very helpful and kind and the building is badged for entry, they also check to make sure all visitor's are carrying their badge to maintain security.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunwanza

I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOISE

This hostel is well maintained with great breakfast lunch and dinner options nearby!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Damon

It was an great stay for the limited time that we were spending in the hotel while being at the convention for the weekend. The staff was friendly and the property was an easy walk to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Great customer services and details.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed for one night. Friendly staff. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Very nice location and easy to walk to nearby restaurants and areas. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mirta

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTonya

I like the bed and the fresh sheets…Most of all the peaceful tranquility….
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

It was close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Jess

Staff was nice, location was convenient. Very clean restrooms. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Great customer services and attend to details for clients. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raúl Humberto

Good option.
My stay it was Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Great customer services!. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024