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Gaslamp Hostel

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A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.
An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.
A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.
A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.
A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
$115 nightly
The current price is $131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a shelf with towels.

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a small shelf with a plant, and a wall clock.

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wall decorated with various posters and comics.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with a mirror, and a small shelf with personal items.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with a mirror, and a small shelf with personal items.

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Quadruple Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and teal walls.

Exclusive Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and blue lockers.

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Gaslamp Hostel in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. .This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Seaport Village and 1.2 mi (2 km) from USS Midway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noodle & Bun - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel offers 23 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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. 554 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 740 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great for solo travelers, great overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff and great space!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, very clean rooms and bathrooms đź‘Ť
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, wonderful people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Place To Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel. Exactly what a hostel should be. Well designed and well run. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an okay place to rest your head.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, everyone was friendly, and all necessary information was clearly communicated. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed check in and staying there, simple and easy. 100% would go back and recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay and enjoy the beautiful San Diego đź‘Źđź‘Ź
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest hostel I have ever stayed at. Highly recommended for solo travelers. Caution has a flight of stairs to enter the building, so travel light.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This hostel establishment is top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff here are amazing very welcoming made me feel very comfortable and I enjoying the peace and events many rooms to hang out in and watch tv chill or just simply read a book or study great location and hostel would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is amazing. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. The staff is nice and welcoming. The rooms are clean, has charging ports in the bed. The bathrooms are clean as well as the common areas. It’s also in the perfect location. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gaslamp Hostel was a very welcoming, refreshing experience. Thanks for having me
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a fantastic little hostel. I booked a bunk in room of 8 and it was quite cozy. Very clean. A bit of noise on a saturday night but not bad at all. I slept well and had a good hot shower. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel has Karaoke on Thursday night. Great way to start your night if having fun is your plan. Great idea and great host and hostess. Close to the Amtrak Santa Fe station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible! They were so helpful and sweet. Sheets, towel etc were all provided. Everything was pretty clean and nice. Definitely recommend staying in the woman-only rooms if you’re travelling by yourself:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful find! I’m a single, female traveler who needed an inexpensive bed for a night. The place was clean, staffed, safe, and within walking distance of food/ concert venues and a $2.50 bus to the airport. They provide sheets, a blanket and a towel. There’s a full kitchen, which I didn’t use, but others were. It was quiet at night, with a lounge to relax in if you weren’t ready for bed. I had a great time and will book all of my stays here from now on. I’ve never stayed in a hostel, but as a single, female traveler, I will from here forward!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the availability in a very busy city. The staff is friendly and the best money I have spent in San Diego đź’Ż
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and things and events everynight.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025