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Gaslamp Hostel

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Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Exclusive Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
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Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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726 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Petco Park
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a communal living room are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Gaslamp Hostel offers 23 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Gaslamp Hostel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Petco Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Gaslamp Hostel.

This San Diego hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, Greek, Spanish

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - midnight
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gaslamp Hostel San Diego
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

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 Excellent

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I super enjoyed my stay here! Everything about Gaslamp hostel is great. There could be healthier breakfast food options available (i.e. choices with no sugar added). I appreciated the beverages provided throughout the day. Loved the location, hostel activities, and international staff and visitors. Overall, this is a well run facility. I was concerned about the exit step down not being marked. I appreciated being able to wait in the lounge for check in. Since I had not slept the night before arriving, it would have been nice to have a quick verbal orientation. It would be a good idea to post “quiet hours” since there is such a mix of travelers, including working people, and people from differing time zones…I will definitely stay here again! Great value!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anirban

Disliked: Staff & service
Congested and staffs are not cooperative at all
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

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

10/10 Excellent

Yama

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

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

Noa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let's face it, bunk beds are not the most conducive to a good night's sleep. And you can't expect a "hotel room" experience in a hostel. But everyone on the staff was very cool, and while I would probably opt for the expense of a hotel room in the future I did enjoy the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Assel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

YULHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

FABULOUS

This place is wonderful! The staff is super friendly and helpful. They treat you like a long time friend. Not once did I see something dirty or messy. As a single lady, I felt completely safe and in good company. If I come back to San Diego, this is where I’m staying!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You feel welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

One night only

I recommend staying at a Hostel no more than a night maybe 2. This hostel is like a foreign flower power party. Music is going on all night on top of the fact that the Gaslamp district itself doesnt shut down until 1am so bring noise cancelling headphones because its NOISY!!! It wasnt a horrible stay but I dont like sharing bathrooms like its a public restroom. And the housekeeping should clean earlier in the morning before 8am not at 9am when everyone is up and needs to get into the restrooms. Theres 2 bathrooms each with 4 toilets and 4 showers so thats 8 toilets and 8 showers for a hostel that houses over 100 guest. Not smart! Overall it was an ok stay and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As good as it gets for a hostel. Great location, yet quiet inside. Clean. Friendly staff. Everyone staying there was chill and friendly as they have a great workplace and community culture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Davy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richiro

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phung

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

A dorm for adults

First time staying in a hostel. This one is a whole vibe like an adult dormitory that doesnt sleep until late. I recommend staying no more than 1 maybe 2 night's. The bunk bed situation is not desirable for longer stays. Most of the staff are all young foreign kids. Nice kids but the manager needs to train them better for check in. And have housekeeping clean the bathrooms BEFORE 8am. They have a great kitchen area where you can actually buy groceries and cook your own meals. Thats a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024