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HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Petco Park

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Welcome to Hostelling Internacional, where guests can check in at the front counter.
521 Market storefront with large glass windows and a welcoming entrance.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a unique swing set and framed artwork, surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, map, and lush greenery.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and ample counter space.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

Map
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Single Bunk Room

Private Single Bunk Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Double Room Ensuite

Private Double Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Private Quad Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

San Diego

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel places you in the centre of San Diego, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hostel include Seaport Village and San Diego Bay.
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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

  • 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 with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Petco Park
As a guest of HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers 48 accommodations with air conditioning. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, 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

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

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

  • No pets 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 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 or credit 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. 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. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 26 Aug 2025 start from AU$173.08, 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.

Are there any beaches close to HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

The closest beach to HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is Mission Beach (10.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

No, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 599 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

8/10 Good

Tselmen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott deamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Low key, low cost, perfectly located place in the heart of the gaslamp district of San Diego. Straightforward check-in and checkout. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The location is amazing ! Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SATOSHI

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

8/10 Good

MST REJINA

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique and great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great rates, awesome staff!

This place couldn't be nicer. From the cleanliness, to access to facilities, to the amazing (and always smiling) staff, if you don't enjoy your stay here, it's probably a you problem. There's a huge kitchen with all the implements you could need, including a rice cooker and free rice! Coffee and tea are available 24/7, and the large common/dining are is perfect for meeting your fellow travelers. And just to mention it again, everything from the rooms to the hallways to the kitchen and dining room were almost always spotless, no matter what time of day. All in all, I can't recommend HI San Diego Downtown enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Esmee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone I encountered was incredibly nice, welcoming and helpful. Distance-wise, this was a great place to stay if attending a conference at the Convention Center. I felt very safe as a single woman travelling alone. This was my first experience in a hostel, and I was not disappointed. Will definitely stay in HI locations in the future! The real downside of this location is the excessive loud noise because of its location. Unfortunately there’s not much the hostel can do about this other than maybe install windows that are more sound-insulating. If you are interested in night life, this is the perfect hostel. If you’re not and like to go to bed at 10pm, that’s nearly impossible without using the ear plugs that the hostel graciously provides. I was staying in one of the rooms directly adjacent to the street, so noise levels would probably be better in one of the inner-circle rooms. Also, in the morning it was a bit tough to get access to the bathrooms because everyone is trying to take a shower, and there’s limited facilities. I resolved this issue for myself by opting to shower at night when the facilities are much less busy. Overall, a great place to stay. Just consider the noise at night and accessibility to bathrooms/showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

Recommend

The hostel was clean, in a great location and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Business traveller
Love it here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA TERESA

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

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that this place is very safe and the place is very clean cheap and they even serve. Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belindan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Aljeron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEI WEI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Place was good for what you pay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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