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RK Hostel San Diego

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

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RK Hostel San Diego

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Exterior
View from property
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity
Bar (on property)

Overview of RK Hostel San Diego

Reviews
5.2

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Where you'll be staying

642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Popular LocationMona Lisa Italian Foods1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Diego Santa Fe Depot16 min walk
  • Popular LocationConvention Center Station8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGaslamp Quarter Station9 min drive
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Room options

Single Room (1 twin Bed)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Single Beds

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Male Dorm 6 Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Basic Room (4 Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Female Dorm 6 Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

Basic Room (2 Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

San Diego

RK Hostel San Diego is located in Downtown San Diego, a neighbourhood in San Diego, and is near the airport and near the boardwalk. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and San Diego Zoo. Waterfront Park and Belmont Park are not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mona Lisa Italian Foods - 1 min walk
  • Kettner Exchange - 4 min walk
  • Morning Glory - 6 min walk
  • The Waterfront Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
  • Fillipi's Pizza Grotto - 5 min walk

About this property

RK Hostel San Diego

Hostel near USS Midway Museum
Close to Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego, 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, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at RK Hostel San Diego offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • 46-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • 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
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at RK Hostel San Diego?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RK Hostel San Diego on 2 Apr 2024 start from RM 428.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is RK Hostel San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waterfront Park, USS Midway Museum and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. San Diego Zoo and Petco Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). County Center - Little Italy Station is 10 minutes by foot and America Plaza Trolley Station is 14 minutes.

RK Hostel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 235 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The Staff at RK Hostel is Fantastic
So actually I didn't end up staying at RK Hostel. Hotels.com completely misrepresented the room that I had reserved; their photo showed a basic hotel room with two beds side by side, and they said "one room, two beds." But when I arrived it was a bunk bed and I was staying with someone else who I didn't know. I was shocked and sort of gobsmacked. The hotel staff was amazing. I talked to Rita at RK Hostel at 10pm on Wednesday night, explained my situation and she told me they understood that it was not my fault and they would waive the fee completely. She could not have been nicer. Staying in a room with strangers was not for me, but I have to say, every single person on staff that I met was nicer than the last, and so I wanted to make sure I left a review to say so.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

George

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trina, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
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

Max

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just felt unsafe in many ways. Being completely honest might as well just go to a shelter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed pillow and/or comfortor had a smell, the sheets were stained, I ended up with a rash or bug bites on neck, arms, and back. The room itself had a bad smell (maybe paint). The shower area had a bad smell. All soap dispensers empty, towels are rented, there are no hair dryers 'available on request', the listing on Expedia is misleading, the price is misleading (there's a reason they want you to pay at the property). Definitely not a place for women. For better or worse, the location is decent but I could not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica

Business traveller
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