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Gaslamp Hostel

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

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Stay in a fully equipped kitchen with a central island, stove, coffee machine, and utensils.
Stunning staircase with a vibrant mural of a serene pond scene, flanked by ornate balusters and a clear glass railing.
Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, a small table, and a nightstand, perfect for a relaxing stay.
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, central island, and ample storage.
Guests can dine al fresco in the hotel's outdoor dining area, surrounded by buildings and shaded by umbrellas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 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

Map
726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

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 near Petco Park
Located close to San Diego Convention Center and Seaport Village, Gaslamp Hostel provides free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Gaslamp Hostel include comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, toaster ovens and blenders

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Gaslamp Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gaslamp Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gaslamp Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Gaslamp Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gaslamp 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 Balboa Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

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Gaslamp Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 475 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I enjoyed my stay pretty awesome food spots and bar very vibrant and lots to do ...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Hotel is nice and clean. Great Staff, everyone is friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved this place! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great facility & staff. I look forward to staying here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location, great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

They thought of everything a hosteller would need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Location and vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Would highly recommend Gaslamp Hostel! For my first hostel experience in years, I felt safe and welcome immediately upon arrival (which was very important to me traveling solo as a woman). The hostel itself has such a unique, homey, cozy vibe, and you'd never know that you were on a busy street downtown. Absolutely loved the funky art and colorful walls, the kitchen and upstairs eating area, and shower/laundry facilities. Everything was kept super clean, and the staff was super friendly and helpful with giving suggestions for local food/outings. This will definitely be my go-to stay whenever I'm back in the San Diego area :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is a really great hostel option near everything in the Gaslamp Quarter. Check-in was simple and the space is quirky. I didn’t check out the shared space or kitchen but they are available. The front desk had a flier for daily events and there were plenty of fliers for other activities in the area. We had a private room, #22, which is right at the top of the stairs and didn’t hear a peep all night. The beds were very comfy and the pillows were firm. The communal bathroom was safe and clean too. This was a great option for a downtown stay and will be the first spot I look for when I’m back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Too dirty it was so bad experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

Great vibes. Kinda stupid you can’t bring a guest into your private room. Or anyone that volunteers can’t go into your room. That’s pretty stupid. But so is California
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location and nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

great stay overall. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

There was no toilet paper in the bathroom, so I had to open the stall door and yell for help. It was pretty embarrassing. Then when they brought some, there was no apology, just excuses. The staff was unfriendly and not helpful,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

You feel welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

there are many great places to eat around the hostel - very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

The staffs are professional and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024