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Gaslamp Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Petco Park

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Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities
Interior detail
Exclusive Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)
Street view

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Quadruple Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San Diego

At Gaslamp Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include Seaport Village and USS Midway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Del Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mimoza Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Petco Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Gaslamp Hostel.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Gaslamp Hostel offers 23 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Greek, Spanish

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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 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (10:00 AM - midnight) and Thursday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 3:00 AM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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, credit card or debit 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gaslamp Hostel San Diego
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gaslamp Hostel?

Gaslamp Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Gaslamp Hostel?

The closest beach to Gaslamp Hostel is Coronado Beach (4.1 km).

Does Gaslamp Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, Gaslamp Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gaslamp Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gaslamp Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 482 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I may start by saying this, everyone at the property is very professional and polite with all the guests. The rooms are good and it’s right in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter for all your fun and enjoyment. Definitely worth noting that they have events on the property and they’re a lot of fun and very interactive. Overall, my week at Gaslamp was great with a lot of great people and memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Govind Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa, San Mateo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heard of Gaslamp district this is a bit of an oasis. Very clean and organized shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities, compositionally shared lounges, fun social activities. Beds were small but comfortable. Guests and street noise were pretty manageable plus hostel offered ear plugs. I enjoyed my stay with my sister very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I super enjoyed my stay here! Everything about Gaslamp hostel is great. There could be healthier breakfast food options available (i.e. choices with no sugar added). I appreciated the beverages provided throughout the day. Loved the location, hostel activities, and international staff and visitors. Overall, this is a well run facility. I was concerned about the exit step down not being marked. I appreciated being able to wait in the lounge for check in. Since I had not slept the night before arriving, it would have been nice to have a quick verbal orientation. It would be a good idea to post “quiet hours” since there is such a mix of travelers, including working people, and people from differing time zones…I will definitely stay here again! Great value!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anirban

Disliked: Staff & service
Congested and staffs are not cooperative at all
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

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

10/10 Excellent

Yama

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel to stay!! From check-in/out, the staff and other guest were amazing. The rooms were completely clean and bathrooms spotless!! Definitely will stay there over a crazy priceless hotel. 💯🎈
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most bang for your buck, and by far the best area to stay in, gaslamp quarter had excellent dining options, walk-ability, access to public transport and the ocean, etc. Inside the hostel we felt super safe, everything's clean, orderly, and has a wonderful charm that adds to the experience, even if you just need a quick bed and shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let's face it, bunk beds are not the most conducive to a good night's sleep. And you can't expect a "hotel room" experience in a hostel. But everyone on the staff was very cool, and while I would probably opt for the expense of a hotel room in the future I did enjoy the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Assel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and My girlfriend very much loved the stay at the Hostel. We felt very safe and thought the staff did an outstanding job.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YULHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

FABULOUS

This place is wonderful! The staff is super friendly and helpful. They treat you like a long time friend. Not once did I see something dirty or messy. As a single lady, I felt completely safe and in good company. If I come back to San Diego, this is where I’m staying!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You feel welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

One night only

I recommend staying at a Hostel no more than a night maybe 2. This hostel is like a foreign flower power party. Music is going on all night on top of the fact that the Gaslamp district itself doesnt shut down until 1am so bring noise cancelling headphones because its NOISY!!! It wasnt a horrible stay but I dont like sharing bathrooms like its a public restroom. And the housekeeping should clean earlier in the morning before 8am not at 9am when everyone is up and needs to get into the restrooms. Theres 2 bathrooms each with 4 toilets and 4 showers so thats 8 toilets and 8 showers for a hostel that houses over 100 guest. Not smart! Overall it was an ok stay and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As good as it gets for a hostel. Great location, yet quiet inside. Clean. Friendly staff. Everyone staying there was chill and friendly as they have a great workplace and community culture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025