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Lucky D's Hostel

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds) | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Private Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, towels
Executive lounge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$87
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds)

  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Private Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Private Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Lucky D's Hostel

Hostel in Downtown San Diego
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Lucky D's Hostel offers 46 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This San Diego hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room.

Lucky D's Hostel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's San Diego
Lucky D's
Lucky d`s Hotel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Lucky D's Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 362 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bilal

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chistopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Walkable to main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

NOHEMY

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The place is packed with tons of kool art
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was comfortable. The building is old but overall kept fine and has its charm. I didn't need to use the TV I didn't see the remote but I didn't ask. --The temperature was comfortable, there was A/C, not sure how would be heated in case of cold weather (heater?), or it may have been centralized. The kitchen, wi-fi, and laundry room were available. Coffee for 3$ at the reception was good and some pastries were available. The staff was attentive and provided me with a lamp. In the queen single room a folding table and a stool may help as well as a support for the luggage. It probably was the most comfortable bed, pillow and linens I have ever used. Parking was available through the hostel, so inquire with the staff. Restroom and showers were kept clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo, winnetka

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

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

Lucky D's Hostel review.

The best part of Lucky D is the location. You are just 3 short blocks aways from 5th Ave in the Gaslamp District. It is great place to roam and check the many restaurants and bars. The restaurants and bars here are more expensive, but it is a cool location all the same. Lucky D was also affordable. I selected a private room but with a shared bathroom. I was disappointed that there was no TV in the room, and it definitely appeared as if there should have been one because you saw what appeared to the wall hanger for the TV at one time. The internet access was great. While it did not have air conditioning, it was not bad since there was a ceiling fan. It needs to be updated and there are some simple things that would have made a better overall impression such as having a lamp shade on the lamp instead of just a light bulb. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. For the price and location, I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel. The front desk guys were very kind. The room was great, very organized, quiet and safe. The best location in the gaslamp district. I will come back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vinessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah, Camas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep. That’s it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah, Camas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a hostel, don’t expect anything else. I got what I paid for. No elevator, lots of stairs. Pack light! 😂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jarek

Traveled with group

San Diego trip 2024

It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dominic

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property made me think of Europe or the Pacific Northwest-artsy, bohemian, clean and eclectic. The guy checking me was the only drawback, he seemed bothered by the fact he had to check me in. I had to ask questions just in order to find my room. Other than that, it was great and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel. It has a funny smell but it's also an older building so that's somewhat expected. Check in was super easy and the staff was friendly. Some people don't clean up after themselves but that's not the staff's fault. Just keep it in mind when using the shower or restrooms. Overall it was a good experience. I came here for a conference and everything was walking distance. I'm originally from a big city so outside noise is actually comforting to me. That being said, night life is very much alive and well on the weekend here. If you are looking for something affordable to rest your head while exploring the city this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the proximity to nightlife and restaurants is incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

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

2nd chance much better.

Alright this time I've gave it a 2nd chance and had much better experience. Was able to get a private room this time and I was in perfect spot by the shower room and toilet room. Plus was nice to check out amenities. Also kitchen still has its charm. Room was basic but perfect for if you need to crash on solo work or trip. The only negative was the street noise but can't complain much since I had a better room. In fact I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024