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About the Hotel

542 3Rd Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101

Dormitory Accommodations

Hostel on 3rd offers dormitory-style rooms in a renovated historic building. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, lockers (locks available for purchase), and access to shared bathrooms. The building is located on a residential block, providing quiet conditions for rest.

Community Kitchen Access

Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with appliances, storage space, and a spice rack with international herbs. Three grocery stores are within two blocks. Free breakfast includes pancakes, cereal, milk, coffee, and tea.

Common Area Activities

The lounge features a TV with Netflix, DVDs, ping pong table, pool table, board games, musical instruments, and a book sharing library. Three outdoor smoking patios are available. Weekly activities include board game nights (Monday), Taco Tuesday outings, movie nights with free hot dogs and popcorn (Wednesday), and visits to Shout House piano bar (Thursday).

Downtown Gaslamp Location

Located in Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp district, 0.6 miles from Seaport Village, 0.3 miles from the San Diego Convention Center, and 0.5 miles from Petco Park. The San Diego Zoo is 3 miles away. The Santa Fe Depot train station is 1 km away, and San Diego International Airport is 10 km away. The Green Line Trolley (Convention Center stop) is a 5-minute walk.

Traveler Services Provided

Services include free day luggage storage, bike storage, computer station access, bus schedules, tourist information, towel service, and promotion codes for Uber and Lyft. Off-site laundry is available, with irons and ironing boards on site. Payment accepted: cash, credit cards, American Express Travelers checks. Maximum stay: 14 days (extensions at manager's discretion).

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Getting around

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City Centre
San Diego 1.9 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 5.2 km
El Cajon (CJN) 24.4 km
Train
Santa Fe Depot 1.0 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Free breakfast
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Location

542 3Rd Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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542 3Rd Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Nearby
Museum
The New Children's Museum
350 m
Mall
Westfield Horton Plaza
470 m
Museum
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
130 m
Museum
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
170 m
Harbor Drive & G Street
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
240 m
Mall
Horton Plaza Park
500 m
715 J St
Bub's at the Ballpark
430 m
Night club
FLUXX Nightclub
70 m
Store
Ralphs
180 m
Restaurants
Simons Cafe & catering
200 m
501 1st Ave Suite A
Tin Roof
200 m
401 G Street
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