My ItineraryPoint Loma Hostel – San Diego
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Address
HI - San Diego - Point Loma
3790 Udall St
92107 San Diego
USA
Tel. 1-619-223 4778
Fax. 1-619-223 1883
pointloma@sandiegohostels.org
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - San Diego - Point Loma
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05 May 2012 Chad, USA
This hostel has street parking for cars and all you can eat burgers on Thursday and Saturday nights for 5 dollars and Tuesday and Friday nights other meals for 5 dollars. Large locker enough to fit a backpack into about 1.5 ft by 1.5 ft by 2.5ft high. Needs more bathroom's showers, sinks as per the number of people there are only access for about 3 toilets WC, 3 sinks, and 3 showers, and way more beds! Actually finish the remodel without so many openings for new lights, either put a fixture in or fill it with plaster, and paint a wall over it, don't just tape over all the holes in the walls and ceiling and call it good!
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05 May 2012 Hong, Canada
We had a wonderful stay at Point Loma. The common areas were beautiful, everything was clean and well kept.
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04 Apr 2012 Monica, Canada
Great stay - completely renovated and welcome - incredible quiet, peaceful stay. Great pancakes.
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04 Apr 2012 Kenneth, USA
Just a great experience!
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22 Mar 2012 Nicole, USA
We had a great stay but it would be great if they could heat the halls and bathroom and keep the hall doors closed to the outside. The cold air kept coming under our door and we froze when we had to get up and get ready. Otherwise it was a really nice stay and we all enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!
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22 Mar 2012 Kristen, USA
pancake breakfast was delicious.
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12 Feb 2012 Warren, Canada
The staff were awesome. But it seems there are several odd characters staying in the hostel his time of.year. it seems it 's mostly Americans,Many were cool , but one young man who said he was homeless wouldn't even tell me his name yet pressed me for my personal info, he and a young mexican were invasive (the latter constantly asking a friend of mine on dates,) one lady apparently was paranoid often, another was just prickly. There also seemed to be.alot of.people.who.snore. earplugs don't work well. (matt, a staff member went way above and beyond by offering me his special headphones which.helped.but.)... snorers sleep right through their own racket and that of the.other snorers can we please have dorms.for.those.of us.who.snore and dorms for those.who.don't . Yes some might not know but will have.plenty.of feedback after their first night.
Hostel response:
Thanks so much for your suggestions. We truly appreciate all input our guests give us to help improve our hostel. -
03 Feb 2012 Harriet, USA
Comfort could be improved by having small reading lights for each bunk, as some hostels do, to avoid having to use the overhead when some people are sleeping.
Hostel response:
Thank you so much for your suggestion. It is great guests like you who give us great ideas to help us improve the hostel. We are now in the process of installing all new electrical including reading lights and wall outlets for each bed and a charging station in each locker. Cheers, Jenny -
03 Feb 2012 Thomas, USA
The only reason I put Fair for comfort is that there was one person in the room that snored very loud. Thanks for providing ear plugs. That helped. But in general, my stay there was terrific. I liked connecting with other folks in the kitchen/dining area. I appreciated all the maps on the walls and shelf of bus schedules. I read through the folder that told where all the local highlights were to be found. Well done. Since it was my first time to visit San Diego AND I only had a couple of days to figure out how to best use my time. All this information really helped. Thanks to the staff for being so friendly and helpful. I will recommend this place to others.
Hostel response:
Thanks you so much for your comments. I am so glad the ear plugs helped. It is our goal to create the most fun, clean, and safe hostel we can so it is so nice to see your excellent review of such. Cheers, Jenny -
20 Jan 2012 Sarah, England & Wales
Some of the female staff weren't very friendly. However, great hostel, home from home.
Hostel response:
Thank you so much for your comments. We truly appreciate any feed back from our guests that helps us improve our costumer service as we always strive for excellent costumer service. I am really glad that you enjoyed our home as yours. Cheers, Jenny
Hostel Overview
Point Loma hostel is set in the middle of a quiet, friendly residential community in San Diego. A beautifully renovated grocery store, a few restaurants, charming public library and a bank are all within a block of the hostel. There is ample free public parking outside the hostel and the bus stop is just a block away. If you are touring our part of San Diego on bicycle, we have plenty of bike racks inside our courtyard to help keep your bike secure. We are minutes away from our local beach, you will find the perfect place for an exciting adventure or a relaxing escape. Ocean Beach (O.B.) is a colourful slice of urban bohemia. There you will find an abundance of quaint, locally-owned restaurants, bars, and shopping. Go surfing, rollerblading, skateboarding, bicycling, or just hang out at the beach!Point Loma hostel have a few rules that we would like you to look over prior to booking:
• Reception is closed from 10:00PM - 8:00AM.
• No check in for new arrivals between these hours.
• Hostelling International is a non-profit membership based organization.
• Non-members will be asked to pay a $3 temporary membership fee per night upon check-in.
• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Max number of days is 14 days within 365 days.
• Please be aware that we are only for travelers so we do not allow San Diego County residents to check into our hostel.
• If you are a resident of San Diego County and you make a reservation on this site you will not be checked in or refunded.
• Private rooms for three people have one double bed on bottom and one single bed on top.
Tax is not included in rate. Local tax is 10.50%.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | *The #923 bus runs from 6am to 6:30pm Mon - Sat. (NO SUNDAY BUS). We suggest taking a taxi ($22) if you will be arriving later or on Sunday. Please contact hostel for more details.* Walk to Broadway (street right in front of Bus station) and take the #923 bus to Voltaire and Poinsettia (in front of Point Loma Library). Walk around the block to the big red building. |
| Parking: | There is ample public street parking, which is free and unrestricted on the streets surrounding the hostel. |
| Location: | We are located in San Diego just a mile and a half from the beach in the middle of the Point Loma peninsula. We are 3 miles from the airport and Sea World and 6 miles from Downtown, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. |
| Rail: | *The #923 bus runs from 6am to 6:30pm Mon - Sat. (NO SUNDAY BUS). We suggest taking a taxi ($22) if you will be arriving later or on Sunday. Please contact hostel for more details.* Walk to Broadway (street right in front of Amtrak station) and take the #923 bus to Voltaire and Poinsettia (in front of Point Loma Library). Walk around the block to the big red building. |
| Airport: | *The #923 bus runs from 6am to 6:30pm Mon - Sat. (NO SUNDAY BUS). We suggest taking a taxi ($13) if you will be arriving later or on Sunday. Please contact hostel for more details.* Take the #923 bus from N. Harbor Drive (right in front of the airport) and get off at Voltaire and Poinsettia (in front of Point Loma Library). Walk around the block to the big red building. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - San Diego - Point Loma |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Meals available |  | Male only |
 | Female only |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Sports |
 | BBQ |