Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near San Diego Zoo

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Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Panoramic Room | Living area
Studio, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Studio, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premier Studio, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 800 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Hillcrest within 2 miles (3 km) of San Diego Zoo, Abpopa Hillcrest is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Port of San Diego. This 23-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • UC San Diego Health - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amore Caffe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Cie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

Hotel with a restaurant, near San Diego Zoo
Abpopa Hillcrest features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Kitchens, coffee makers, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel
Abpopa Hillcrest San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Abpopa Hillcrest provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Abpopa Hillcrest?

This hotel is situated in Hillcrest, close to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Port of San Diego. You'll also find Petco Park and Mission Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 25 per night.

Is a spa located at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Spa services at the hotel include couples treatments.

Does Abpopa Hillcrest include a casino at the property?

No, Abpopa Hillcrest doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Abpopa Hillcrest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Abpopa Hillcrest a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Abpopa Hillcrest have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Abpopa Hillcrest have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Abpopa Hillcrest serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Abpopa Hillcrest allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Abpopa Hillcrest though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Abpopa Hillcrest?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Abpopa Hillcrest?

The closest major airport to Abpopa Hillcrest is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 6.9 mi away (15-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Abpopa Hillcrest?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Abpopa Hillcrest.

Does Abpopa Hillcrest have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Abpopa Hillcrest if that's in your vacation plans.

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 603 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, everything I needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well, the breakfast wasn't free (it was $60), but it was quite good. The room was gigantic & had a fantastic view, and the location was great. Things in the room showed some use, though. The sink fixtures were falling apart, and some of the lights were burnt out. But we had a great stay, and the bed is super comfy. A nice spot that just needs a little more TLC than it is currently gettting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Sun Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Easy. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good location in downtown Hillcrest and the restaurant below is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying here, and I really loved it. Cannot beat the location. Room was large, very clean. I loved all the glass, The view was astounding. The only thing that could have been better was if they had a closet pole or dresser drawers. There was nowhere to put my clothes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel itself was great. Amazing security and I loved my room. The bathroom to the door took some getting used to but overall; great hotel. The area around it is making me not stay here again. There was yelling constantly through the night or I couldn’t walk down to the restaurants because of the homeless
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views but the bathroom is not in its own room and has no privacy. It is basically a stall in the room. It feels very much like a hostel. The shower was dirty and the shower bar was held together with a paper towel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

It a
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is an interesting hotel to say the least with respect to the concept of the rooms. I got a room with a full size bed that was up a tiny ladder. The ceiling was so low that you could not stand in the bedroom. I’m not a fan of the bathroom being in the middle of the room separated by only a foldable wall. Great location, it was clean, easy check in, and helpful staff. But it just felt more like a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Abpopa, cool layout feels modern, artsy. Excellent location for the Hillcrest nightlife, walkable to Balboa Park & Bankers Hill neighborhood. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

First time stay

Not super clean. Some furniture needs repair or upgrade. I had curtains stained in my room but the management was super responsive and moved me to a better room. The Internet was slow though. Maybe it was just in my room because I saw lots of people were using their laptops downstairs. Also the amount of homeless people around the hotel doesn’t add it a charm. The AC was working but because of the room design, the living area was not getting enough cool air, making it hot while it was freezing by the entrance and kitchen area. This place has an interesting design, but I wish the maintenance of this place was better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOLLYROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! Secure, chic & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot if you want need to rest and small space,.better than most hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group

Lovely quick stay!

Great experience in the middle of a lovely part of town. Space was exactly what I needed for my short stay, and was in excellent condition
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025