HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

City-center hostel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Experience the vibrant energy of San Diego at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind in the garden or challenge yourself at the arcade/game room. With free WiFi, laundry facilities and helpful staff who left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Arcade/game room
Library
Computer station
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (4)

Garden
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Arcade/game room

$85 nightly

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

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

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

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 Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities

$91 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 27 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
Park and Market Trolley Station - 7 min walk
Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
Convention Center Station - 7 min walk

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

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Park and Market Trolley Station is 7 minutes and Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 48 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

What to do

Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Whale-watching nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

ATM/banking
Garden
Library
Arcade/game room

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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.

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.

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

Does HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel like?

HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel is in Downtown San Diego, a short 7-minute walk from Park and Market Trolley Station and 6 minutes' walk from Petco Park.