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Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 2.1 mi from Balboa Park, 3.1 mi from San Diego Zoo and 4.3 mi from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 6.2 mi from University of San Diego and 6.8 mi from SeaWorld San Diego. The hostel has all-gender toilet and showers facilities in the hallways, each with a locking door. There are no rooms with bathrooms in the room. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Gaslamp Hostel. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include San Diego Convention Center, Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2.5 mi from Gaslamp Hostel. Please note that guests under 18 years old or over 45 years old are not allowed to book a reservation at the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of San Diego, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for San Diego

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United States of America United States of America
    Very charming hostel in the heart of downtown restaurants and bars area. Clean, comfortable . Free coffee and breakfast . Special breakfasts for Christmas morning and New Year's Day was nice. . Staff were wonderful . They were attentive , helpful...
  • Quetzal
    Mexico Mexico
    Is located in a very nice neighborhood, you have bars and restaurants near by, you can Walk 1 Mile to get in the kissing statue in the pier
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    Kitchen, keycards, towel provided, electric outlet inside spacious locker. Small shelf by bed.
  • Yelito
    Spain Spain
    The place is nice and clean, the staff is super friendly. Very well located, everything is outside of the hostel, a lot of restaurants, stores, etc. Great place to stay in San Diego!
  • Quetzal
    Mexico Mexico
    Is located in middle of bars restaurants and near of the pier / kiss statue and the balboa park
  • Adam
    Japan Japan
    Great location and a very well managed, comfortable hostel. I was able to check in slightly earlier, and they received mail for me as advertised on their web page. The "free" breakfast was simple but I appreciate it nonetheless. The room was...
  • Henning
    Germany Germany
    Amazing hostel in the historical downtown of San Diego. The staff is very friendly and the interior is colorful and well equipped with kitchen, central ac etc...
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Easy check in. We reserved a $20/night parking pass ahead of time, and the lot was nearby. We stayed in a private room.with a bunk bed. The bed wasn't anchored, so the person on the top bunk had to be super careful while climbing in, but the bed...
  • Phoebe
    Canada Canada
    This was the nicest hostel I've ever stayed at in North America. Everything was spotless. The design of the hostel was great. I loved how the dining area was in a loft above the kitchen and that there were plugins even in the dining area. There...
  • Cecilia
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is super convenient. Only a 10min walk to petco park. There’s food from your left to right, and bars. I would imagine it would be noisy due to the location & nightlife but I was literally so quiet. I slept like a baby. Would book here...

Area info

Amenities of Gaslamp Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs $20 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Gaslamp Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must belong to the person present upon check-in.

This property has a 14 day stay limit in a 6-month period.

The guest paying for the reservation MUST be one of the guests who are staying or the reservation may be voided by the property.

We welcome guests from outside of San Diego. For local residents, manager permission must be approved in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gaslamp Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Gaslamp Hostel

  • Gaslamp Hostel is 350 feet from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Gaslamp Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Gaslamp Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours
  • The prices at Gaslamp Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Gaslamp Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental