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Located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, USA Hostels San Diego is also close to most of the major sights, including the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea Port Village, Embarcadero, Little Italy,and Balboa Park. We won the Trip Adviser's 2014 Certificate of Excellence just because our staff are travellers who know what it's like to be new in town and try their best to make our guests feel like family.
We also offer lots of extras for free including:
•All-you-can-make pancakes, along with various toasts, oatmeal, fresh fruit and juice to get your day going right
•Coffee and tea all day
•Wireless access
•Secure, electronics charge stations inside every locker
•Bed linen (towel on request)
•Day-storage of luggage after check out
•Washing powder in our on-site laundry
But there's more...
•PRIVACY PODS - with a reading light, shelf and outlet along with privacy screening - a USA Hostels exclusive!
•The original Tijuana Tour (so fun our competition has tried to copy it)
•Weekly pub crawls and happy hour tours
•Discounted San Diego Zoo and Sea World tickets
•Discounted harbor and whale watching cruises and bike rentals
•Parties in our lounge
•Fully-equipped guest kitchen
•Private rooms with duvets, cable tv, fridges
• We are located at:
• 726 5th Avenue
• San Diego, CA 92101
• AIRPORT: You can get to the hostel easily by bus, shuttle or taxi. There is a bus stop outside each terminal where you can catch bus #992 Downtown ($2.25, exact change required.) Get off bus at 5th Avenue and Broadway. Walk south (to your right) on 5th for two and a half blocks. The hostel will be on your right at 726 5th Avenue. You will see a row of international flags hanging from our building. We are located above two Italian restaurants.
• You could also take the Xpress Shuttle, which will be outside the terminal and across the road. Follow signs for 'Ground Transportation.' Cost is $11 for one person, $16 for two, $21 for three, etc. you can call them toll-free at 1-800-900-7433 if there is not a shuttle waiting outside the terminal. Taxis wait in the same area as the shuttles and will cost approximately $10.
• GREYHOUND: Exit the station and head north toward 13th St. Make a left at the first cross street onto Imperial St. Turn right onto Park Blvd. Make a left onto 10th Ave, then a left onto J St. Follow J to 5th Ave. Make a right onto 5th and follow this until you reach #726 on left side of the street. You will see a row of international flags hanging from our building. Our front door is between two Italian restaurants. About a 15 minute walk.
• AMTRAK: Exit station onto Kettner Boulevard and turn right. Walk half a block to Broadway and turn left. It will take you about 10 minutes to walk to 5th Avenue. Turn right onto 5th Avenue and the hostel will be several blocks down on the right. Look for the international flags and the orange awning with the address 726 5th Avenue on it. If you don't feel like walking, cross Broadway and catch one of the many buses that stop at Kettner and Broadway for $2.25 (exact change required). Ask driver if the bus goes to 5th Avenue before paying, most do. Get off bus at 5th and follow directions above.
• COMING FROM LOS ANGELES? Take the Hostel Hopper door-to-door shuttle. If you are staying with us in Hollywood you can get daily, door-to-door service for only $40! Ride in a comfy mini-van with other travelers. Contact our front desk for details.
• DRIVING:
• From Las Vegas:
• Take highway 15 South to highway 8 West (sign will say "Beaches"). Take highway 8 West to US-163 South. 163 becomes 10th Avenue. Follow 10th to Market Street and turn right onto Market. Take Market to 5th Avenue, turn right onto 5th. Hostel will be on your left at 726 5th Avenue.
• From Los Angeles:
• Take highway 5 South to the Front Street exit. Take Front Street to G Street and turn left onto G. Continue to 5th Avenue, turn left onto 5th, hostel will be three doors in on your left at 726 5th Avenue.
• From Mexico:
• Take highway 5 North to J Street exit. Bear left at 19th Street, then turn left onto Market Street. Take Market to 5th Avenue and turn right onto 5th. Hostel will be on your left at 726 5th Avenue.
• For directions from another location, please visit Google Maps.
• Parking:
• There is no free parking in downtown San Diego. The cheapest location is called Park It on Market at 6th Avenue and Market Street which charges about $15 overnight. There is metered parking downtown that is free from 6 pm to 8 am (but check signs for any changes or restrictions). To find completely free parking you would need to look for street parking about 10 blocks away from the hostel.
• If you would like to find street parking, then we recommend you try using the Parker by Streetline, Inc. app available for both IPhone and Android. This parking app is designed to help you find available parking spaces and lots.
• Shared Rides:
• If you're coming from San Francisco, Los Angeles or further afield, you might want to give a shared ride a try! You get to ride with a local and maybe make a new friend. Check here for info on Zimride's shared ride program.
Family-Friendly Hostel
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Breakfast
City Tours
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Lockers in Lobby
Towels
24 Hour Security
ATM
Book Collection/Exchange
Cable TV
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Gameroom
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
TV
Videogames
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Animals
Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: 14 nights
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Large (60-100 beds)
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