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RK Hostel San Diego

1.5 star property
City centre hostel within easy reach of Port of San Diego

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Exterior
Lobby
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Bar (on property)
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.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

Room options

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Single Room (1 twin Bed)

Single Room (1 twin Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Male Dorm 6 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room (4 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Female Dorm 6 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Basic Room (2 Beds)

Basic Room (2 Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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) - 37 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 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

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Foods - ‬1 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. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: County Center - Little Italy Station is 10 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

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
    • 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
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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) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served on site

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

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late checkout 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

Policies

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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at RK Hostel San Diego?

Sorry, there's no on-site 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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) and 17 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego.

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RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.4

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Seth, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Seth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my stay at RK Hostel. Pleasant friendly staff. Affordable prices. It was nice quite and very peaceful. The room that I was in had beautiful paintings with good colour scheme. I enjoyed the fresh night breeze and opened windows. I look forward to staying again! Good job staff!
Janell, 1-night trip

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

2/10 Poor

I seen cockroaches in my room on more than one instant I got bit by them around my elbows as well as the side of my butt. Outside of that the location seemed a little sketchy
Danzell, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good price and location
ron, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

There was nobody there!
William, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I'm pretty sure it was a crack house.
Nathaniel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

First and last time at a hostel
Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

6/10 Good

The bed was not comfortable, I found it hard to sleep
Faustino, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for. The cleanliness is good but its the condition of the building that isnt which, especially in California, is an expensive thing for someone to pay for when the money they make is 30$ a night per bed. Bring shower shoes, the windows dont close, the bathroom door, at least the one in my room, is hard to close. Again, for what you pay for, this all isnt that bad.
Lee, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good
Eric, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A fixer upper
I stay in a lot of hostels, so I’m used to so “quirkiness” with the buildings and rooms, unfortunately this wasn’t the case at rk. Rather than a long story, here were the rougher aspects of my stay: - different check in times posted at different sites, I wasn’t allowed to check in until 7pm despite being in town since noon. Early check in request must be made a full 24 hours in advance, which seems tough for travelers driving or experiencing variable - a bowling ball sized hole was in my shower wall - dark stains on the sheets -watch resident scale a wall to enter the patio - room had a constant “rumble” where I could feel a constant shaking. I believe because it is above or below an ac unit or large machine All in all, when looking at staying here or another cheap motel in the area this was not worth the savings (about $15). It’s a great location, but the building clearly needs some work and the policies for guests are in need of improvement.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Joe at the front desk was very friendly and accommodating. Smells like smoke on the property and hear some loud music.
Inga, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesomeness
No air conditioning in my room unfortunately but the scenery was great
Tenesha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good
Jose, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I just felt unsafe in many ways. Being completely honest might as well just go to a shelter
Max, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Couldn’t find more showers. Property was bigger than I thought.
Veronica, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

BED BUGS, didnt even stay there for over 6 hours cause of the cleaniness, total dump
Michael, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No towels for free
The place is pretty run down. I'm glad my wife was not with me. She would not have stayed. I did not notice on the website there are no towels in the room and you have to bring your own or ask for them at $10/each.
John, 2-night trip