HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Petco Park

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

HI San Diego Downtown Hostel captures the city's vibrant spirit. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore or unwind in the garden, and have fun in the arcade/game room. Free WiFi and laundry facilities add convenience. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Double Room Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Single Bunk Room

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

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

‪Barleymash - ‬1 min walk
‪Henry's Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk
‪The Melt - ‬1 min walk
‪SideBar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

Hostel near Petco Park

Near San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel provides a garden, an arcade/games room and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

You'll also find perks such as:

A lift, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
Smoke-free property, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services and a vending machine
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Similar properties

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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

Coffee and tea in common areas

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

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 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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$168.4, 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

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

2 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice people working here, my room and bathroom were nice. It’s in a great location, so I always stay here when visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vern

22 Sept 2025

Liked: Amenities

Old building but every thing works, nice kitchen; clean sheets and bathrooms, quite serviceable. If you want fancy, the Westin is just up the street, $350 and up per nite

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

2 Jun 2025

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

Good location, clean, comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Amenities

The location is amazing ! Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

12 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great Location- Super Clean - Friendly staff. Love Love Love

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tselmen

24 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

very friendly staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

17 Apr 2025

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

Excellent for a hostel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

padma

4 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Awesome will come again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

3 Jul 2025

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

Quit, comfortable room. Clean bathrooms. Noisey air conditioner, but at least it works well.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

19 Sept 2022

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

Great stay !

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Victor

16 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Place was good for what you pay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

3 Mar 2025

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

FRANCOISE

30 Jul 2024

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

This hostel is well maintained with great breakfast lunch and dinner options nearby!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

2 May 2025

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

We had a private room it had a sink which was nice. They had plenty of bathrooms so no waits for showers or anything like that. Free breakfast! Lots of neat areas to hang out in. The location was the main selling feature it would be triple the price to stay in that area any other way

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

11 Sept 2022

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

Location was excellent to downtown activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

9 Dec 2024

Liked: Amenities

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

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

8 Oct 2024

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

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

Lara

9 Nov 2023

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

Great location to be walkable distance from most things. Staff were great and felt very safe with the security of the building. Our private room was great, nice to have a sink outside of the bathroom. Breakfast area was nice and kept very tidy.

8/10 Good

Mirta

28 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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

2/10 Terrible

Morresia

25 Aug 2025

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

After being accused of theft my second booking was denied. Multiple people were let in without checking in. This property is racist and disgusting. There is constant noise such as slamming and loud music. The bathrooms are gross. There are perverts that attempt to open the bathroom while you're inside. I was hassled while checking in. The people at check in were rude. The windows stay open in the common area are always open. An old man recorded me in the kitchen area. The staff hate anyone who isn't Mexican. The rooms are gross and the a/c is always on. There is no security. The furniture is dirty and worn down. The areas on the second floor are creepy. There is an opening in the roof, so if it rains water falls through. There are openings in the floor and you can see down to the second floor from the third floor.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

15 Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

20 Dec 2024

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

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