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Gaslamp Hostel

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Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
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Exclusive Quadruple Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$125
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Quadruple Room

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Hostel in Downtown San Diego
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room are onsite. Bathrooms are shared.
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.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This San Diego hostel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Gaslamp Hostel is a smoke-free property.

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
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

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. 372 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 518 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are a great property. Top to bottom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hostel downtown. It’s always clean and welcoming. The hostel stays peaceful and comfortable! Great atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It worth the money I spent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilber A

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay pretty awesome food spots and bar very vibrant and lots to do ...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yejoon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too dirty it was so bad experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

My first Hostel Experience

This was my first time staying at a hostel. I was kind of nervous, but they made me feel welcome. They allow you to hang in the lounge until your bed is ready and store your bags. They also was nice and showed me a book with stories of the history of the building. All staff was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really great hostel option near everything in the Gaslamp Quarter. Check-in was simple and the space is quirky. I didn’t check out the shared space or kitchen but they are available. The front desk had a flier for daily events and there were plenty of fliers for other activities in the area. We had a private room, #22, which is right at the top of the stairs and didn’t hear a peep all night. The beds were very comfy and the pillows were firm. The communal bathroom was safe and clean too. This was a great option for a downtown stay and will be the first spot I look for when I’m back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, DANVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome and amazing experience. I will definitely recommend staying here! Hostel staff was warm and welcoming upon arrival. I was by myself without my family and nervous and the staff help me so much when I needed it! I am so grateful first day in there. I had an amazing experience. I was blessed talking with the most amazing people from everywhere experiencing beautiful sites I have never seen before. The beaches bars and restaurants are walkable distance. They have social events and a nice clean kitchen! I would definitely recommend staying here with friends for a couple days experiencing life and come back to a safe and warm environment. Thank you Gaslight Hostel!!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice and clean. Great Staff, everyone is friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no toilet paper in the bathroom, so I had to open the stall door and yell for help. It was pretty embarrassing. Then when they brought some, there was no apology, just excuses. The staff was unfriendly and not helpful,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend Gaslamp Hostel! For my first hostel experience in years, I felt safe and welcome immediately upon arrival (which was very important to me traveling solo as a woman). The hostel itself has such a unique, homey, cozy vibe, and you'd never know that you were on a busy street downtown. Absolutely loved the funky art and colorful walls, the kitchen and upstairs eating area, and shower/laundry facilities. Everything was kept super clean, and the staff was super friendly and helpful with giving suggestions for local food/outings. This will definitely be my go-to stay whenever I'm back in the San Diego area :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel, SIMPSONVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great vibes. Kinda stupid you can’t bring a guest into your private room. Or anyone that volunteers can’t go into your room. That’s pretty stupid. But so is California
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vintage vibe. Comfortable. Upgraded bathrooms were a plus. The staff at the check-in desk was helpful, considerate, but not overly friendly. That’s OK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, COVINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They thought of everything a hosteller would need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fouad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility & staff. I look forward to staying here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025