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RK Hostel San Diego

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Down comforters, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Balcony
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 (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is $40
$46 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 - 1.3 km
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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 Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 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

  • ‪Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kettner Exchange - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Postino - ‬3 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 and San Diego Bay. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: County Center - Little Italy Station is 10 minutes and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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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 available
    • 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) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

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

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out 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
  • Refrigerators are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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.

Is parking offered on site at RK Hostel San Diego?

Sorry, there's no onsite 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 Intl. Airport (SAN) and 17 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego.

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Reviews

RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Shower
Service staff
Bed
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Seth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good price and location
ron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad
Kevin, 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

2/10 Poor

One of the worst places I've ever stayed at!

Front desk staff took literally half an hour to check us in! We were just standing around waiting for them to determined the rate for the room we booked online, while they made phone calls to someone else trying to figure it out. Then they ended up charging us WAY more than the online rate we were expecting! No parking available but we got lucky and found a spot on the street. Old, dilapidated building. Shower sprayed all over the bathroom, outside the shower stall. Horrible street noise from constant street traffic and large airplane traffic going right overhead all night long and through the early morning. No building sound proofing. No A/C. Had to keep the windows wide open, no screens on the windows. Noticed a transient sleeping in the hallway when we checked out in the morning.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Couldn’t find more showers. Property was bigger than I thought.
Veronica, 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

2/10 Poor

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
William, 28-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst hostel ever

The hostel is in terrible conditions. It’s nothing but dirty and greasy in all common areas, there are dirty alcohol glasses and food laying around everywhere, the bathroom are smelling and the sink looks yellow When I showed up after opening time, the manager took an hour and a half to get there because he “had a bad night” They gave me a room that had a literally hole in the wall and has dirty floors. Because of my questions, they gave me another room that has dirty bedsheets. They asked me to leave my stuff (since it’s now my room) and that they would take care of it. When I came back,i was almost jumped outside the establishment by 2 large men lurking on the entrance. I used my keys to get in and someone’s stuff was already there. My bags disappeared I found them on the trash, empty. I left the hostel and gave asked for a refund and a reconstitution of my things to hotels.com They have NOT helped.
Rodrigo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice value for the cost!

The staff were very nice and helpful. Accommodations were good. Shower needed repair but other than that, it was a comfortable stay.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Shower heat water not working
Thac, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location
Bijaya, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Slow, wil
Shreya, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Tardaron en darme el alojamiento porque no estaba limpia la habitación y no estaba el personal. El servicio no incluye ni toalla ni shampoo (debería con lo que se paga). El baño bueno. La habitación regular. La ubicación muy buena y el concerje todo bien. Pero está viejo el lugar. Podría estar en mejores condiciones.
NICOLAS, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Only if your desperate

As a hostel, it lacks that certain kindred spirit I find at most every other hostel I’ve stayed in. Mainly, I suspect because it’s in a part of town that has the homeless element ever present. Just my opinion, I probably wouldn’t stay there again if I could make other arrangements. If it was my only option the only way I’d consider it was if it was cheaper than the $50 I paid. More like a $20 a night spot imho
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating receptionist and very comfortable beds. Our stay was safe and near to everywhere.
Lalaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Need more clean and amenities for the customers.
Brenda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked that it had a community living room area, even though the tv (or rather the cable) wasn’t working. That area was nice and spacious. It had good size windows for natural lighting. One downside was that only one ceiling fan had a spot for a light bulb but there was no bulb and no other spots for lights in that area. I really like the community coffee pot. My friend and I donated some extra stuff that we had to the coffee area. The room that we were in was really big. It was clean and the beds were made and presentable. Clean sheets and blankets are always a great thing. I really enjoyed the two little couches. Super comfortable and cute. I really loved the HUGE shower. That thing was awesome. I liked the big round nozzle, it made it so the water would get all over you and not just concentrated in one spot. I didn’t like how, for some reason, only one bathroom downstairs worked. If one person was in the only working downstairs bathroom, and someone in a wheelchair or crutches or even elderly, they had to possibly wait a while until the other person got done. And sometimes with elderly they have a hard time holding onto their bowles. And I think that the hostel should provide maybe some hand sanitizer. Yeah I understand that they don’t want to put a bar of soap in there cuz of the spreading of bacteria or what have you. But a hand sanitizer would be very useful. All in all it was a great place to stay and I would definitely come back.
Chris, 5-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