With a stay at Abpopa Hillcrest in San Diego (Hillcrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Petco Park.
What's nearby
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
UC San Diego Health - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Urban Mo's - 3 min walk
Amore Caffe - 3 min walk
The Rail - 3 min walk
Jamba Juice - 3 min walk
Bread & Cie - 3 min walk
About this property
Abpopa Hillcrest
Abpopa Hillcrest offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Abpopa Hillcrest has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services
Business services
1,200 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Spa
Couples treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchen
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
Early check-in 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel
Abpopa Hillcrest San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 614 reviews
10 - Excellent
315
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 614 reviews
8 - Good
131
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 614 reviews
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 614 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 614 reviews
2 - Terrible
39
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Dec 4, 2025
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Agustin
Dec 4, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was unsanitary and in horrible condition.
Staff was exceptional AND CHANGING ROOM TO A NONE STAIR one WAS Easy. Location was amazing just a 10 minute walk to scripps Mercy Hospital. The in house restaurant was closed on tuesday. Otherwise a good stay.
George
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aleyka
Dec 2, 2025
Aleyka
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
Traveled with family
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Michael
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had an overwhelming scent. I lasted about an hour.
Dirty….. everywhere. In need of painting, repair,… “loft bedroom” access was by climbing attic pull down type stairs. 3 separate numbers and instructions to 1)enter building, 2)upon entering elevator and 3)entering room. How about a passkey. No daily service. Poor and above all, the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever been in. Thank god I was by myself because I’d be totally embarrassed if I brought someone.
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Douglas
Traveled with partner
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Large, clean room for the price. Cement floors, soft bed that dipped in the center (could use a better mattress), so not too comfortable. Lots of plugs. Hot water pot boiler was nice. Very easy check in. Need somewhere to hang clothes. Street parking is challenging if you don’t want to pay the hotel parking fee ($25) for one of the few spots on site. Good for a 1 night stay. Excellent value.
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Roddy
Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but the bed needs to be replaced. Little things were not working, like light switches, remotes and refrigerators. It's like the owners just gave up on general updates and simple repairs. Sad because the hotel seems promising because it is close to food, bars and Balboa Park. It wouldn't take much to make this hotel a winner.
Roddy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Nov 20, 2025
Nicholas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Wilson
Business traveler
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was a bit funky, but nice view with many windows
Terrible condition. I checked in and checked out immidietly.
Hyung Wook
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dylan
Nov 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Michael
Nov 13, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Never got a check in text , never got WiFi info. Fail all around.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Ernest
Traveled with partner
Nov 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were very sad to stay here. We thought it would have a "Bay View," but you could barely see a scratch of it in the distance. The shower flooded every time it was used. The bathroom mat stayed wet due to the flooding shower. Overall, it was not the experience we were hoping for.