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About the Hotel

521 Market Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

Rooms: Comfort and Amenities

All 48 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Rooms also feature separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Some units include a seating area. Rooms feature heating and a fan. Each air-conditioned room features an en suite bathroom, heating, a fan, a hairdryer and a shower. Air-conditioned rooms provide a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

Dining: Free and Local

This non-profit hostel serves a daily breakfast. It offers free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and filtered water 24-hours a day. Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel is in the Gaslamp Quarter, home to some of downtown San Diego's best restaurants.

Leisure Activities

Guests can play billiards at the hostel. Whale-watching is among the area's activities. A launderette and laundry facilities are available. Staff will help you with self-guided walking tour guides and tips for finding the best tacos and carne asada fries. The hostel has a 24-hour front desk and no curfew. The hostel has a shared kitchen. Hostelling International is a member based organization. Free high-speed WiFi is included in public areas.

Location: Downtown San Diego

HI-San Diego Downtown Hostel is set in the Downtown San Diego district in San Diego and in Gaslamp Quarter, featuring gourmet dining, luxury shopping and a variety of entertainment. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team is located near the hostel. The USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo can be visited. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Landmarks nearby: San Diego Zoo - 2.5 km, San Diego Chinese Historical Museum - 0.5 km, Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum - 0.3 km, U.S.S. San Diego Memorial - 0.5 km, San Diego Museum of Man - 2.5 km, San Diego Air & Space Museum - 2.5 km, Petco Park - 1 km, Horton Plaza Park - 0.5 km, and Seaport Village - 1 km. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from the property.

Services: 24-Hour Assistance

A 24-hour front desk is at the property. Awesome staff will help you get to know the city. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit. Groups of 10 or more can book at HI San Diego Downtown. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Bed Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
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2 persons
11 m² 
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Bed Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
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11 m² 
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9 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
San Diego 1.8 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 5.4 km
El Cajon (CJN) 24.1 km
Train
Santa Fe Depot 1.1 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Laundry

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
  • Curtains
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Location

521 Market Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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521 Market Street, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Nearby
Museum
The New Children's Museum
550 m
Mall
Westfield Horton Plaza
450 m
Museum
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
130 m
Museum
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
320 m
Harbor Drive & G Street
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
400 m
Mall
Horton Plaza Park
480 m
715 J St
Bub's at the Ballpark
300 m
Library
San Diego Central Library
590 m
Cabrillo Bridge
600 m
Garnet Street
600 m
Night club
OMNIA Nightclub San Diego
140 m
435 Fifth Ave
Oxford Social Club
160 m
Night club
Whiskey Girl
160 m
Night club
FLUXX Nightclub
170 m
Restaurants
Burger Lounge
110 m
528 5th Ave
Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse
10 m
536 Market St
Funky Garcia's
90 m
421 Market St
Taqueria Los Chuchys
180 m
543 Fourth Ave
Tin Roof
180 m
401 G Street
Olala Crepes
20 m
453 5th Ave
Tacos "El Cabron"
190 m
532 4th Ave
Food Shop
210 m
455 5th Ave
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