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Gaslamp Hostel

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A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.
A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing 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 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
The current price is $150
$132 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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
(30 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

Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4

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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) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬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

  • Bedsheets 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

MastercardVisa

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

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. 520 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 698 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

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very clean rooms and bathrooms 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurelin

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

Stephen d

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

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

Ismaela

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

Melanie

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

Janie

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

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel establishment is top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharika

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

10/10 Excellent

Paulita

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 💯
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On my way to hostel I noticed it was in the middle of the night scene! Checked in and hung out for a bit. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the shared space definitely felt like a safe environment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Exanil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location if you want to explore downtown. Not good if you're uncomfortable with common gender bathroom and restroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Hostel staff are respectful, they explained me my doubts. Good cleaning about this place. Breakfast is mediocre, I opine that I would be better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location - anything you need is in walking distance - interior's bright & colorfully designed - kept very clean from top to bottom! Erika the GM does a Spectacular job! 👍👍 I'll be back💯
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Super friendly, and I felt safe. Clean room. Loved the air conditioned room with curtains for the bed for darkness!! Not to mention, in the heart of Gaslamp.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Reception was very courteous and helpful, and the facilities were great. Two thumbs up!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical at first since it was my first time solo travelling, but I was proven wrong! This place was amazing. The place was clean, the staff was helpful, friendly, and the place have good atmosphere. They have events where you can meet and hangout with people. Will recommend this hostel to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean spaces, friendly and helpful staff, great location, great people and events. Loved it! 100% recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had. The staff was friendly, the room and restrooms were clean, and the decor was Instagram worthy - and also very calming at night. 10/10 experience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the laundry set up, and the bed was super comfy! I only wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gadareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, easy check-in, baggage hold until late after check-out, and friendly fellow guests. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026