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RK Hostel San Diego

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Shower
Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at RK Hostel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Balboa Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of San Diego.
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What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

RK Hostel San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 8:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 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:

  • Deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.00

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel
RK San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
RK Hostel San Diego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 316 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Little Italy nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Igor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fleas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bijaya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marifel

It’s dirty. The bathroom is so dirty. Please fix the broken windows. I don’t want to recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lalaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating receptionist and very comfortable beds. Our stay was safe and near to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daoud

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t make it to San Diego because my flight was canceled
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
I had to wait two hours for the manager to show up. In fairness, I was dropped off at the location two hours early, and the manager explained there was a delay because someone was blocking the trolley tracks, which forced law enforcement to take care of that situation. Otherwise, she was friendly and respectful .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice value for the cost!

The staff were very nice and helpful. Accommodations were good. Shower needed repair but other than that, it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No towels to shower. Bathroom not very clean. It's a place to lay your head at night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area safe f and right in the n middle so there's options when it comes to sit seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have no pets. Shopping variations are great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was rude and location was hella sketchy.. I had issues getting door dash delivered because they didn't want to meet me at the door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got the single bed room. It was comfortable and was perfect for an overnight stay in San Diego. Extremely close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good customer service and details in front desk. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shreya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Slow, wil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need more clean and amenities for the customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at RK Hostel. Pleasant friendly staff. Affordable prices. It was nice quite and very peaceful. The room that I was in had beautiful paintings with good colour scheme. I enjoyed the fresh night breeze and opened windows. I look forward to staying again! Good job staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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