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Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Travelers find genuine hospitality and neighborhood energy near Hotel Circle, where the vibrant pulse of San Diego meets comfortable accommodations

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Abpopa Hillcrest offers a welcoming base near Hotel Circle. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and conference space. The lobby serves coffee and tea, while the restaurant prepares cooked-to-order breakfast. The San Diego Zoo is nearby for day trips.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Studio, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Studio, City View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Studio, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Design Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Design Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Room | Living area

Panoramic Room

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

About the neighborhood

Hillcrest, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to Abpopa Hillcrest. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park, while USS Midway Museum and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Coronado Bridge at Dusk view of Coronado Bridge, San Diego, California, USA.
    Hotel Circle
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Zoo
    San Diego Zoo
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Marston House
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station
    3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Urban Mo's
    3 min walk
  • The Rail
    3 min walk
  • Number One Fifth Avenue
    4 min walk
  • Jamba Juice
    3 min walk
  • Bread & Cie
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Abpopa Hillcrest pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Abpopa Hillcrest located?

Located in Hillcrest, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of UC San Diego Health and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 683 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lee and family members were extremely accommodating. Hotel was clean and location was excellent. Restaurants, markets , night life were all within walking distance . Downstairs restaurant was excellent and had great food!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The owner is super friendly and chill. As long as there is communication on both sides, I think it's a win/win situation. The parking garage is a bit small but other than that everything else was just as I imagined. : ) I can't wait for the future trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seijiro

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I gave this review 4 stars due to the excellent location. A star was removed due to the restroom situation being completely exposed. If you're a solo traveler then it's tolerable, but I couldn't imagine having another person in the room with a semi-exposed restroom. I had a premium room and overall enjoyed it. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located! The only hotel in Hillcrest. Why? The room was clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful. I loved the view. It was well worth the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. I had a room with the bathroom. My only issue was that the room has 2 full walls of windows with no way to block light. Just pack an eye mask. As this is located in an active neighborhood (which is an amazing location) The room is very bright all night and no way to sleep after sunrise. The restaurant is very good and the staff was helpful, however it doesn't open till 8 am so not ideal for the early riser. It is an unusual and fun space. So many codes the gate, the elevator, the room, although this does make contactless check in easy you need to have open hands for your phone and keypads. I highly recommend this amazing haven in the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was super attentive! Room was clean and the location of the hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location and cool modern property. Was very clean and would definitely stay here again for a short visit. The only thing that was a surprise were the bathrooms; they’re a tad rustic (really small, surrounded by a plywood structure, no mirrors) so it’s kind of like a “glamping” experience in that sense. There are no full length mirrors in the space, but the beds are really comfortable. Great for a budget stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique hotel with a great restaurant on the first floor. Lots of natural light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good location in downtown Hillcrest and the restaurant below is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Nice view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been my Favourite! stay in quite some time. I booked the Panoramic room and was not disappointed! It is the largest room offered. Essentially a loft apartment. Watching the sunset was amazing ( I posted to my socials it was so beautiful). The next morning, I wandered down to the outdoor cafe in the lobby and treated myself to an amazing breakfast and latte. It is a quirky, funky and fabulous hotel. NOTHING ordinary about it. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!
Sunset vibes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless people on streets in that area… but once you’re in the building it feels safe. Great and interesting rooms and decor… each room is different and each time I’ve stayed I’ve had a whole different experience. I like it and gooseberries (the restaurant downstairs.) is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place… small, but interesting little modular studio rooms. I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Abpopa, cool layout feels modern, artsy. Excellent location for the Hillcrest nightlife, walkable to Balboa Park & Bankers Hill neighborhood. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don’t say this often, but staying here genuinely elevated my stay in Hillcrest. It was wondering to be within walking distance to numerous restaurants and clubs. The facility felt safe and well maintained. Despite This being my first self-checkin experience, the hotel team made everything flawless. Thank you for the wonderful stay! I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking is a literal nightmare but the penthouse was a great room and we’d return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love my stay at Abpopa Hillcrest, one of my favorite hotels! Great location and hotel is stylish with great art
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's a great location. Plenty of bars and restaurants you can walk to. It's a quirky space with excellent views. Lots of windows. It can get a little hot in the afternoon. Just shut some of the blinds and the AC will catch up. The bed was comfy. The stairs up to the bed took a little time to get use to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOLLYROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! Secure, chic & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional AND CHANGING ROOM TO A NONE STAIR one WAS Easy. Location was amazing just a 10 minute walk to scripps Mercy Hospital. The in house restaurant was closed on tuesday. Otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless. Easy. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025