| common areas include a guest kitchen, a casual dining area, and a rooftop terrace with seating. the functional mixed and single-sex dorms sleep 2 to 4 guests, and offer in-room sinks, tvs and metal bunk beds, plus shared bathrooms. check-in time: 6:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast is complimentary. a compact private room adds a minifridge. set in a building dating from 1906, this no-nonsense hostel opposite a bus stop in the bustling east village neighborhood is 8 minutes on foot from the gaslamp quarter, a 10-minute walk from petco park and less than a mile from the san diego convention center
San Diego International Airport 10 min
San Diego Bay (19 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Cabrillo National Monument (24 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Coronado Island (14 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Maritime Museum of San Diego (8 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (8 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Old Town (10 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Museum of Us (8 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Balboa Park (5 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. SeaWorld San Diego (13 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Coronado Bridge (8 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Coronado Beach (12 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. USS Midway Museum (9 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. The San Diego Museum of Art (8 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (10 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. | 
