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RK Hostel San Diego

1.5 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Waterfront Park

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

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Single Room (1 twin Bed) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (1 twin Bed)

Highlights

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morning Glory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

RK Hostel San Diego

Hostel near Port of San Diego
Close to Waterfront Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, RK Hostel San Diego provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at RK Hostel San Diego include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • 46-inch TVs with cable channels

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.00

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is 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

Is RK Hostel San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at RK Hostel San Diego?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at RK Hostel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 7:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RK Hostel San Diego?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is RK Hostel San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 10 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

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RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 275 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lalaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating receptionist and very comfortable beds. Our stay was safe and near to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good customer service and details in front desk. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janell

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

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area safe f and right in the n middle so there's options when it comes to sit seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was nobody there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm pretty sure it was a crack house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Faustino

The bed was not comfortable, I found it hard to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Joe at the front desk was very friendly and accommodating. Smells like smoke on the property and hear some loud music.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t find more showers. Property was bigger than I thought.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BED BUGS, didnt even stay there for over 6 hours cause of the cleaniness, total dump
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bedbugs. Up the yang.

Bedbugs. That’s all I have to say. I checked in at 10:00pm and by 1:00am I took a shower and left to sleep in the car. Guy up front was nice. Sadly, right on the airplane path. Not worth the small savings. So many bedbugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

You pay for what you get!

This Hostel is very unsanitary, and a health hazard. Toilet was clogged, and a line for the one shower for 20 people...no towels provided by staff so make sure to bring your own. Blankets aren't ever washed, so be weary of using those, along with the filthy pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Phill

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner met us at the front desk and charged us a higher price than what we agreed to on expedia.com. There were no fresh towels in our room. The room was unsafe as both outside fire escapes were barricaded. The property is unsafe and should be condemned. The price of rooms are overpriced for what you get. The entire property should be delisted from expedia.com

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is falling apart the stove doesn't work now please to cook there was never a breakfast or any staff on duty in the over night time several medical emergency happened twice why staying there and know staff around to give information to the fire department or the ambulance crew . This is also in fest with bed bugs and they a have only one shower and the rest for that is because the floor is falling thought so forth everyone there there only two bathrooms and only one shower
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022