See all properties

Gaslamp Hostel

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Gaslamp Hostel

A multi-level interior with a staircase, wooden doors, and a balcony with plants.
A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a counter with various kitchen tools.
A kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchen utensils. There is a sign above the counter that reads "gaslamp hostel SAN DIEGO".
A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, a green leather sofa, a red leather sofa, and a wooden railing with plants.
An outdoor dining area with tables and orange umbrellas, surrounded by buildings including the WM. PENN HOTEL.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a shelf with towels.

Standard Double Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a small shelf with a plant, and a wall clock.

Standard Twin Room (Private Room with Shared Bathroom)

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wall decorated with various posters and comics.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with a mirror, and a small shelf with personal items.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door with a mirror, and a small shelf with personal items.

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Quadruple Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and teal walls.

Exclusive Quadruple Room

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and blue lockers.

Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad
Gym

Hotel Z

Downtown San Diego
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,102 reviews
$145 nightly
The price is $169
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Z

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. This 23-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
View more Hostels in San DiegoOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaport Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Balboa Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Crow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Girl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste & Thirst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Junkie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gaslamp Hostel

Guests of Gaslamp Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. 2 bathrooms, stovetops, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared.

Similar properties

Property entrance
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel
Downtown San Diego
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Game room
  • Business services
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 714 reviews
$85 nightly
The price is $96
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Diego Downtown - Hostel

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gaslamp Hostel San Diego
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaslamp Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gaslamp Hostel?

Gaslamp Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaslamp Hostel?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaslamp Hostel on Aug 16, 2026 start from $127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Gaslamp Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 9-minute walk of Petco Park and also 15 minutes on foot from Balboa Park. You'll also find Seaport Village and San Diego Bay less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Gaslamp Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Gaslamp Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gaslamp Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Gaslamp Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Gaslamp Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gaslamp Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Gaslamp Hostel?

The closest major airport to Gaslamp Hostel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3.2 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 9.6 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gaslamp Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Gaslamp Hostel.

Gaslamp Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 658 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic little hostel. I booked a bunk in room of 8 and it was quite cozy. Very clean. A bit of noise on a saturday night but not bad at all. I slept well and had a good hot shower. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Place To Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay and enjoy the beautiful San Diego 👏👏
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Reception was very courteous and helpful, and the facilities were great. Two thumbs up!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the laundry set up, and the bed was super comfy! I only wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and things and events everynight.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gadareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, easy check-in, baggage hold until late after check-out, and friendly fellow guests. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff chill vibes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coolest place in town 👏😃👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Clean and surprisingly quiet for being in the middle of the Gaslamp area. Bus service close by. Reception was welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have breakfast but I don’t really get to eat the breakfast because the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t have time for the breakfast but it’s good breakfast 🍳
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location, Amazing colors & design, they work nonstop keeping it extremely clean. The bunks are comfortable and kitchen's well equipped. They offer cereal, oatmeal & orange slices for breakfast, they could probably use a bigger coffee maker tho. There's a great overall vibe with helpful volunteers and Ericka the manager does an outstanding job!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Laundry room Is very clean and easy operate 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Laundry Room is super clean as always 👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with clean, comfortable rooms. Amazing ambiance and professional staff. I would stay hear again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostel and incredible! Felt very safe and welcome by staff. Clean comfy bed, storage for luggage, even fun games and common areas right in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.. If you're a light sleeper, it is surrounded by all the bars and pubs and noise, but if you came to have a good time and night life, this is for you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying at Gaslamp Hostel , is one of the best hostel places to stay in town .❤️😊
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have breakfast but I normally don’t get to eat the breakfast 🍳 because of time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hostel. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always so nice and friendly, breakfast options were just cereals. The room and bathrooms were always clean so 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026