About
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
- Cleanliness
- 8.7
- Staff
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “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…”
Room Options
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1/4Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/4Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/46-bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/4Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/4Private Bunk Bed Room - Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/44-Bed Private Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
1/4Loft Private - room 23
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Carpeting
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What Guests Loved
Based on 935 reviews
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.
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.?
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.
Clean restrooms. Clean kitchen. Very clean hostel
Great customer service hot showers clean rooms.
So clean! Great social events. Perfect location.
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.
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.
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.
Clean great service
Excellent in every way: Great staff, location and comfortable. Staff was super nice and welcoming.
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.
Colorful and bright! The beds were comfortable and I liked the outlet and light in my bunk.
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.
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
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!
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++.
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.
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 :)
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!
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-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 14 and older are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
726 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
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