2 Star Hotel

Gaslamp Hostel

726 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States View Map

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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 of age cannot stay unless accompanied by a legal guardian. Any guests under 16 years of age must get written permission from management to stay. Minors under 16 are not allowed in dorm rooms unless the entire room is rented as a private.

935 Reviews

8.6Very Good
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
9.2
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room

205 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

151 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
6-bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom1/4

6-bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

205 sqft • 6 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room

119 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
Private Bunk Bed Room - Shared Bathroom1/4

Private Bunk Bed Room - Shared Bathroom

119 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Carpeting
4-Bed Private Room1/4

4-Bed Private Room

119 sqft • 2 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
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    What Guests Loved

    8.6
    Very Good

    Based on 935 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.7

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • New:paint.?beds.?bedding.?carpet.?furniture.
    • The Staff was amazing! The people that stayed in the hostel were very cool, mostly from other country's. Overall, I very much enjoyed the location, staff & the people. The rooms were warm and comfortable.
    • Clean restrooms. Clean kitchen. Very clean hostel

    Cons -

    • The receptionist need to learn how to great guests. All it takes is, Hi my name is ____________, welcome to the Gaslamp.?
    • No... Insider scoop... I did flip my mattress before sleeping on it. Your back will thank you.
    • Very warm during the day (heater on) and cold at night (heater off). Limited space for personal items. Lockers are only for one bag of personal effects. If you have more than one bag and have an extended length of stay. It can be an inconvenience.
    Business Traveler (186)Solo Traveler (958)Traveling as Couple (66)Family with Young Children (25)Group Traveler (110)Total (1,776)
    9Verified guestPosted on: 1-31-2025

    New:paint.?beds.?bedding.?carpet.?furniture.

    The receptionist need to learn how to great guests. All it takes is, Hi my name is ____________, welcome to the Gaslamp.?

    10BradleyPosted on: 9-4-2024

    The Staff was amazing! The people that stayed in the hostel were very cool, mostly from other country's. Overall, I very much enjoyed the location, staff & the people. The rooms were warm and comfortable.

    No... Insider scoop... I did flip my mattress before sleeping on it. Your back will thank you.

    10PrenticePosted on: 6-21-2022

    Clean restrooms. Clean kitchen. Very clean hostel

    10PrenticePosted on: 6-21-2022

    Great customer service hot showers clean rooms.

    10IvanPosted on: 3-22-2022

    So clean! Great social events. Perfect location.

    8JoshuaPosted on: 1-2-2021

    Clean, price is great compared to others in same area, good location for people needing public transportation, lots of restaurants and other stores within short walking distance.

    Very warm during the day (heater on) and cold at night (heater off). Limited space for personal items. Lockers are only for one bag of personal effects. If you have more than one bag and have an extended length of stay. It can be an inconvenience.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-8-2024

    Gaslamp Hostel is the Best. The staff here are so friendly and nice. They provide you with great service. I recommend coming here again definitely.

    10OscarPosted on: 7-24-2022

    I liked that I had plenty of privacy considering the amount of guests at this property. The atmosphere was very friendly and I felt very at ease there. I would most definitely room there again in the near future.

    There wasn't anything that I felt required fixing... I really enjoyed my stay.

    10PrenticePosted on: 6-21-2022

    Clean great service

    10VirginiaPosted on: 2-13-2026

    Excellent in every way: Great staff, location and comfortable. Staff was super nice and welcoming.

    9MathildePosted on: 1-21-2026

    The staff were absolutely lovely. I really enjoyed the events organized in the lounge on certain evenings. The free breakfast is a very welcome bonus. The hostel is ideally located within walking distance of the embarcadero, the Midway Museum, Seaport Village, Downtown, and Little Italy. Public transportation is also very easily accessible from the hostel. As a woman traveling alone, staying in a hostel for the first time, I always felt completely safe. I had an incredible stay and highly recommend this hostel!

    There was a slight smell of sewage in the showers, but nothing unbearable.

    10CassandraPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Colorful and bright! The beds were comfortable and I liked the outlet and light in my bunk.

    8DavidPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Fun place, clean, very nice staff, gorgeous space. Always a good experience overall.

    I had a private room and it was mostly wonderful but the mattress was terrible (Room 18). I like a firm mattress and I'm fine with stuff not being fancy but damn. My lower back was screaming by the end of the week. I actually checked to see if it was just a box spring by mistake. Time to throw this one out.

    10AllymanPosted on: 12-21-2025

    My favorite hostel in the US hands downthe staff, the location, the cleanliness, the aesthetic - all 10/1010 minute walkfrom San Diego Convention Center & so close to so many fun clubsDefinitely recommend Can’t wait to come back

    9PietPosted on: 12-20-2025

    The breakfast was good and the food was fresh. The coffee was exceptional. The staff was welcoming and friendly, also very accommodating, I highly recommend this place for foreign visitors or solo travelers, like myself.

    1) No elevator for those of us with feet problems. 2) No coffee available until 8 a.m. -- and I am an early riser!

    10EmanuelPosted on: 12-19-2025

    Maybe one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in a while. It was very clean, the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Maria and John were super friendly and helpful. Great location as well. Will definitely recommend and be back next time I’m back in San Diego.

    Honestly, not one bad thing I can say about this hostel. A++.

    10GeorgePosted on: 12-18-2025

    The entire property was very clean and the facilities are fantastic. The location is perfect and the staff were exceptionally friendly and very accommodating to all of our needs. We would stay again in a split second, thank you Gaslamp hostel for making our stay memorable.

    We absolutely loved everything about the property.

    10EmiliaPosted on: 12-18-2025

    I needed a place for one night, and it met all my expectations. It was clean, the reception guy was nice, and the room was surprisingly quiet given all the party outside. Nice stay :)

    I could only wish that the breakfast hours were earlier, or that there would be a way to have breakfast in case of checking out early. Other than that - no complaints :)

    10SarahPosted on: 12-16-2025

    fantastic stay! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The rooms, common areas, kitchen and especially the bathrooms were always very clean and clearly maintained throughout the day. Check in/out was easy, Breakfast was greatThe location is absolutely perfect, surrounded by things to do in walking distance and very easy to get to from the airport. The hostel has a great, young crowd and a really friendly, social atmosphere, making it easy to meet people. It was surprisingly quiet at night in the dorms at night even though there is so much activity happening outside. I felt comfortable, safe and at home during my stay and honestly can’t wait to stay here again. Can really tell a lot of love has gone into this hostel. Highly recommend!

    10RyanPosted on: 12-15-2025

    Has a multi station kitchen for anyone who doesn’t want to eat on the go or are traveling on a budget, grocery store is a short walk to be able to prepare meals.

    Can’t complain. Affordable, cool staff an friendly house mates, clean fun atmosphere . I would absolutely recommend to friends and family.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    General

    • Adult Only
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 14 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must belong to the person present upon check-in. Guests are required to show a government issued photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Digital or paper copies are not accepted. 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. 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. All bathrooms are shared in the hallways and are all gender. If you cancel after the allotted cancellation period citing ignorance of this, you will be charged for a late cancellation. Breakfast options are limited by the City of San Diego. We offer oatmeal, cereals, fruit, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The property reserves the right to pursue legal remedy for untrue or libelous reviews. Guests are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance as the property will not waive fees for travel delays and other reasons. Late cancellations due to emergencies must be accompanied by proof that the property can validate in order to waive late cancellation fees.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 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.

    Location

    Gaslamp Hostel

    726 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA

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