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Reviews of Gaslamp Hostel

726 5th Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#24 of 240 hotels in San Diego

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Review Score

Based on 1140 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were really cold at night. Maybe turn air down a bit after dark.

    Friendly and fun staff. Super clean. Met lots of new roommates. Comfortable beds. Private stalls for showers and toilets were great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Best choice in gaslamp quarter
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is just perfect, maybe is because my favorite color is yellow but the atmosphere was quite unique. You can really tell they have experience in hosting because of all the information they provide before and during your stay. We had a private room, it was kinda quiet but for sure if you want quite you book something else. Breakfast was basic and perfect. Staff super friendly and THE BEST is the location. Me and my boyfriend are not party animal but we enjoyed the gaslamp quarter at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money. Place is well maintained and clean. Location was super convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Gaslamp Hostel is the perfect hostel to stay in downtown San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The vibe, location and the staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really cute hostel. Great location. Lovely staff. Laundry for $3. Breakfast and towel included. Decent size locker in room. Individual charging point next to bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When I went into the bathroom a guy & girl asked me to use a different bathroom so they could clean it kinda rude I thought

    The staff are great they make u feel like your the only one that matters

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable place, great to visit downtown and Gaslamp
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old building, lots of stairs. But good though. Not very inconvenient.

    The location is great if you’re just arriving to San Diego. The staff was really nice, friendly and helpful. It’s a really cool place if you want to be near downtown.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with a few more boosters for the wifi.... first world problem!!

    Great location and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They carefully considered all the small details related to cleanliness and facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So they email you about it before your stay but keep in mind that the breakfast is very modest. But it's still free breakfast!

    The staff was great and very flexible, a huge shout-out to David who did the Tijuana tour, we had an absolute blast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pleasant and helpful workers, but with exception of staff Kira. We were whispering in the hall and she came over in an extremely rude manner to complain to us as if we were shouting. When I asked her why she was acting so rude for no reason at all, she said that I was opposing her, that I was wrong, and told me to pack my things and leave. How does an employee tell a guest to pack his things and leave in the middle of the night for nothing? that is inadmissible!!

    Clean and organized hostel, with nice activities daily.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location kinda hid away

    It's beautiful inside surprisingly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    San Diego - 2 noce 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is clean,the bathrooms are great,there are a lot of attractions.The reception staff are mainly three ladies, Cony, Bruna and Tori, extremely nice, smiling and ver very helpful 🙂 The area is great right in the Gaslamp entertainment center,close to shops,public transport, seaport.I recommend it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money stay in the heart of San Diego.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of an elevator and having to use a top bunk may be problematic for those with mobility issues. Hostels are communal affairs with a social aspect, so introverts may have trouble.

    Value for money. Location in the Gaslamp. Near many bars, restaurants, and clubs. Secure. Short walk from both the Trolley and the 992 bus to the airport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location. Kind staff. The whole atmosphere reminded me of my high school days in dormitory.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    I cannot wait to go back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the dorms are clean and spacious. The building itself is absolutely beautiful! Such a charming little hide away in an ideal location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    I think this was the best hostel experience I’ve ever had, I would definitely come back and stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was clean, the staff were amazing and super friendly, the breakfast was nice to have even though it wasn’t an amazing spread it was great for a hostel and better than nothing, the social events were awesome, in the heart of downtown and close to tacos and baseball. Overall an amazing experience!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's a terrific hostel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Fun and safe place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lockers were a little loud whenever someone open and closed it so I kept waking up to that.

    Very clean place and helpful service. The place made me feel safe because of all the security cameras.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Value for Money & Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Value for Money. Great and Clean for a Hostel. Quiet for a Weekday (Monday night)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Above and beyond any hostel at a great price in San Diego
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly there wasn't anything I didn't like.

    As a solo woman traveller, i felt very safe and welcome at the Hostel. The beds were comfortable, the property was quiet (which was surprising considering it's in a bustling neighbourhood, close to everything), everything was clean including bathrooms, the staff was informative and helpful, they had amenities and laundry (!), the uniqueness of the building itself made the stay above and beyond staying at any other hostel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The extractor fan noise at night is a bit too loud

    The staff is super friendly and helpful. I absolutely loved the way it’s decorated and also we got an amazing Valentine’s breakfast made by the chef.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed All-Gender Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is extraordinarily friendly and I had a great time socializing with them!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    10
    Fantastic value.
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent location to explore San Diego. I love the building, older with very interesting character. It's very clean and organized. Staff was hospitable and attentive.Beds are great and I really liked those privacy curtains around my bunk. I had a lot of fun with staff on scheduled activities, of which there are many. I'd say it was one of the best hostels I've stayed, especially for the great price.

    Stayed in March 2024

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