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RK Hostel San Diego

1.5 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Balboa Park

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5.4 out of 10
Minutes from USS Midway Museum, RK Hostel San Diego offers a laid-back retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying coffee and tea in the lobby.
$35 nightly
The total price is $40
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min walk
  • America Plaza Trolley Station - 14 min walk
  • Courthouse Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Little Italy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

RK Hostel San Diego

  • RK Hostel San Diego features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Also, Balboa Park and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: County Center - Little Italy Station is 10 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges USD 3.00 for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 8:00 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 3.00
  • Refrigerators are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

RK Hostel San Diego
RK Hostel
RK San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego San Diego
RK Hostel San Diego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
RK Hostel San Diego Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does RK Hostel San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, RK Hostel San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at RK Hostel San Diego?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at RK Hostel San Diego?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at RK Hostel San Diego.

What are the check-in and check-out times at RK Hostel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at RK Hostel San Diego and nearby?

RK Hostel San Diego has a picnic area.

What's the area around RK Hostel San Diego like?

RK Hostel San Diego is in Downtown San Diego, a short 8-minute drive from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and 11 minutes' walk from Balboa Park.

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Reviews

RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

5.4

5.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating receptionist and very comfortable beds. Our stay was safe and near to everywhere.
Lalaine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice value for the cost!

The staff were very nice and helpful. Accommodations were good. Shower needed repair but other than that, it was a comfortable stay.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Seth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have no pets. Shopping variations are great.
ROBERT, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Got the single bed room. It was comfortable and was perfect for an overnight stay in San Diego. Extremely close to the airport.
michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good customer service and details in front desk. Thank you!
Brenda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Need more clean and amenities for the customers.
Brenda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really liked that it had a community living room area, even though the tv (or rather the cable) wasn’t working. That area was nice and spacious. It had good size windows for natural lighting. One downside was that only one ceiling fan had a spot for a light bulb but there was no bulb and no other spots for lights in that area. I really like the community coffee pot. My friend and I donated some extra stuff that we had to the coffee area. The room that we were in was really big. It was clean and the beds were made and presentable. Clean sheets and blankets are always a great thing. I really enjoyed the two little couches. Super comfortable and cute. I really loved the HUGE shower. That thing was awesome. I liked the big round nozzle, it made it so the water would get all over you and not just concentrated in one spot. I didn’t like how, for some reason, only one bathroom downstairs worked. If one person was in the only working downstairs bathroom, and someone in a wheelchair or crutches or even elderly, they had to possibly wait a while until the other person got done. And sometimes with elderly they have a hard time holding onto their bowles. And I think that the hostel should provide maybe some hand sanitizer. Yeah I understand that they don’t want to put a bar of soap in there cuz of the spreading of bacteria or what have you. But a hand sanitizer would be very useful. All in all it was a great place to stay and I would definitely come back.
Chris, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Excellent location. Little Italy nearby.
Joyce, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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Igor, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It’s dirty. The bathroom is so dirty. Please fix the broken windows. I don’t want to recommend this place.
Marifel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I didn’t make it to San Diego because my flight was canceled
Daoud, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great.
Carol, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I had to wait two hours for the manager to show up. In fairness, I was dropped off at the location two hours early, and the manager explained there was a delay because someone was blocking the trolley tracks, which forced law enforcement to take care of that situation. Otherwise, she was friendly and respectful .
Mark, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Good location
Bijaya, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

No towels to shower. Bathroom not very clean. It's a place to lay your head at night
brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good price and location
ron, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Staff was rude and location was hella sketchy.. I had issues getting door dash delivered because they didn't want to meet me at the door.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great area safe f and right in the n middle so there's options when it comes to sit seeing
Quentin, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Slow, wil
Shreya, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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Alejandro, 1-night trip