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About this property

Ideally set in the Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 2.1 mi from Balboa Park, 3.1 mi from San Diego Zoo and 4.3 mi from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 6.2 mi from University of San Diego and 6.8 mi from SeaWorld San Diego. The hostel has all-gender toilet and showers facilities in the hallways, each with a locking door. There are no rooms with bathrooms in the room. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Gaslamp Hostel. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include San Diego Convention Center, Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2.5 mi from Gaslamp Hostel. Please note that guests under 18 years old or over 45 years old are not allowed to book a reservation at the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of San Diego, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Justin
    United States United States
    Everything was so clean!!!!!! Great location!!!! 100% a yes
  • Spam
    United States United States
    I liked how there were cotton towels rather than paper for hands, eco eco-friendly. There was never a line for the bathroom or showers. Had weekly events.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Just a chill place with really helpful easy going staff. Its clean and well maintained. The price is good even for a hostel.
  • Alexandra
    United States United States
    Such a nice place, very ambient with a large common area with sofas and plants. There is also a lounge/game room and an eating area. One of the best hostel kitchens I've seen (more restaurant style with large stoves and large fridge). Staff was...
  • John
    United States United States
    The best decorated , ease of check in , very cute old building
  • Arnold
    United States United States
    Cool place. An outlet for every bunk bed, and one in every locker, so you can charge and secure electronics at the same time. Fast internet. Free coffee and chocolate milk, plus free cereal, oatmeal packets, and canned fruit every morning....
  • Ariella
    United States United States
    The location was great, the rooms were clean, and there was some cereal, oatmeal, and coffee in the morning. Also, it was really nice that there were activities organized every night, so that is a great way to meet people!
  • Diane
    United States United States
    I liked the friendly staff Clean, comfortable feel I had a very comfortable st
  • Inga
    United States United States
    That’s my 4 or 5th stay here but this time I got an upgrade from a dorm to a private room, which was amazing. Thank you, Maria! The staff is amazing here. Clean and beautifully equipped kitchen, clean bathrooms due to a regular cleaning. Thank you!
  • Ariane
    Brazil Brazil
    The Colombian guy and Brazilian guy Fabrício was very kind . I don’t have anything to complain ! Thank you so much .

Area info

Amenities of Gaslamp Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs $20 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Gaslamp Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must belong to the person present upon check-in.

This property has a 14 day stay limit in a 6-month period.

The guest paying for the reservation MUST be one of the guests who are staying or the reservation may be voided by the property.

We welcome guests from outside of San Diego. For local residents, manager permission must be approved in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gaslamp Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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