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Lucky D's Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Petco Park

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Lucky D's Hostel puts travelers in the heart of San Diego with amenities that balance social and quiet time. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, grab coffee or tea in the lobby, and borrow bikes to explore the city. The multilingual staff knows how to make everyone feel welcome.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
Printer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
Printer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Private Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Private Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Pillowtop bed
Portable fan
Down duvet
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
Printer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Clothes dryer
Down duvet
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (2 Beds)

Highlights

Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
Printer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds with A/C)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry detergent
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
615 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Decoré - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Neighborhood - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knotty Barrel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy Star - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Republic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lucky D's Hostel

Hostel near Petco Park
San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are located near Lucky D's Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, secured bicycle storage, and a computer station
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lucky D's Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
More amenities include:
  • 6 bathrooms with hydromassage showers
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel
Lucky D's San Diego
Lucky D's
Lucky d`s Hotel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel San Diego
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lucky D's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucky D's Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Lucky D's Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lucky D's Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lucky D's Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lucky D's Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Seaport Village and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is only a 5-minute walk and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Lucky D's Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 366 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Walkable to main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Many great places to hang around, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Alfred

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
this place is bad. Plus, location is pretty noisy. Unless you’re heavy sleeper then you might be tolerating reserving a stay at this bad location.☪️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool spot to stay! Had my 10 year old with ne and it was a fun/new way to stay for him.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruihai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, hard to find street parking, the email instruction from hotel helps a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel. The front desk guys were very kind. The room was great, very organized, quiet and safe. The best location in the gaslamp district. I will come back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience! Definitely recommended

Excellent place for stayin at SD! Everyone is friendly and culturally diverse, plus walking distance from most places in Gaslamp. Furniture and spaces are in good conditions and kept clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable A little loud outside from street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

jeff

The bed was good. The TV did not work to well and the loud garbage trucks at 6 in the morning was rough. Lots of restaurants and bars around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriela-Elisabeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good experience. The only thing I can think of is that we lacked the AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julissa

Good place to stay if you are on a budget and need to be downtown. Must bring ear plugs since the building is not sound proof and you can hear street noise even on higher floors. Modestly clean, but not spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jinqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dx
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very affordable. The rooms were very spacious and the bunks were very sturdy. I did not like how noisy it was outside on Market street, but that is not really something that the hostel has control over. Just be aware that the street won't get quieter until about 1 or 2 AM, and even then its still not "quiet"
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ferdinand

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked the fact that there was a receptionist late at night, and also that the toilet and shower were clean, and water drained well. However, there was no water in the sink faucet in one of the toilets, and the sheets were dirty they caused itching.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The decor is pretty cool, but the staff was not very welcoming or helpful. It did not seem to have the community vibe most hostels do. And personally I was not a huge fan of all the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Colorful experience, pretty chill

Lucky D's is very colorful, bohemian and chill. Lots of international students coming and going. People seem to respect the rules, like not flushing the wrong stuff down the toilet, and keeping the common rooms pretty cleaned up. The people at the front desk were very nice. Occasional pot smell. One thing, bring earplugs if you plan on sleeping, since the windows in our 4 bed room couldn't be closed, and there is a restaurant downstairs, which plays music until around 2am, so you get that and the street noise, plus the garbage trucks in the morning. Each bed has a fan and light, but neither of mine worked, so people used their iphone lights after lights out. Also, there are small lockers in the rooms, and you bring your own lock. They recommend a nearby CVS. The bunk bed I was on was actually very comfy, and had clean sheets and a clean pillow. I was going to an event at the Convention Center, so each morning, I easily walked down there, having breakfast on the way. Being downtown, there were lots of homeless folks, but they were chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gerardo Valenzuela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel muy antiguo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasa

Liked: Amenities
Great location in the middle of the chaotic Gaslamp district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at a hostel, but I really liked the stylish interior. The young staff at the front desk were very helpful and provided detailed explanations. The kitchen was spacious and well-equipped, making it comfortable to use. Most of the guests were younger, and the friendly atmosphere, with everyone greeting each other with smiles, was particularly memorable. As I had heard that the hostel was popular as a place for socializing, I felt that it truly lived up to its reputation. On the other hand, some areas showed signs of wear and tear, but considering the very affordable price, I don’t think it’s fair to list that as a drawback.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did like staff and first roommates were very nice and most others there but last roommate was very rude and wanted air turned to 55 Tuesday nite which I think san diego is cold enough at nite during summer don't need air.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chistopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok for a night

It was ok for a night. You hear EVERYTHING so bring earplugs. The doors need changing. One hard pull and you get inside of every singel room. We had a private room with queensize bed. The bed was nice 👌 we had to share wc and shower. Both was super clean all the time so this was great. They have a kitchen, but did not use it. Was ok to stay here for the night but would not recomend staying here for solo female travelers. I saw no other girls around. I was with my mom so did not feel so uncomfortable. The area around was great though!! The guy at the reception was REALLY nice who let us check in about 2hours before since he saw that my mom was really tired. Appreciated it GREATLY!! 💛💛 ps: there is no elevator here so if your staying at the last floor. Be prepared to go up many MANY stairs 😓
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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