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Stay Classy Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in San Diego with a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Billiards
Books
Reception
In the heart of downtown San Diego, Stay Classy Hostel offers a fresh take on urban adventure. Rejuvenated in 2020, this vibrant hub features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and coworking spaces. Connect with free in-room WiFi or challenge friends to a game of billiards by the coffee machine.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Bed Pod - Shared Dorm

Single Bed Pod - Shared Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Full Bed Pod - Shared Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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1455 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hinar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Church by The Lost Abbey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ASA Bakery & Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BESHOCK Ramen East Village - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Classy Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2020 and located near Petco Park
Located close to San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, Stay Classy Hostel provides an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Books, concierge services, and coworking spaces
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Stay Classy Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • 5 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Korean, 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 5 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodations
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Stay Classy
Stay Classy Hostel San Diego
Stay Classy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stay Classy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Classy Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Classy Hostel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Classy Hostel on Sept 7, 2025 start from CA $73.49, 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 Stay Classy Hostel?

Stay Classy Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stay Classy Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stay Classy Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20.

Where is Stay Classy Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and Port of San Diego are also within 2 mi (3 km). Park and Market Trolley Station is 6 minutes by foot and 12th and Imperial Transit Center Station is 10 minutes.

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Stay Classy Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 682 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Low cost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Favorite Hostel it’s always a Pleasure! Professional Staff and cleanliness always peaceful environment!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The property was very clean and easy to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities—particularly the showers and beds! Easy check-in and check-out process. Quiet hours were respected by other occupants. Great price for the central location. Only a 30 min ride from the airport using public transit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect! My first stay in a hostel and it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lady at the front desk is Awesome. Super Clean and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swapnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostel. My first where they offer a double bed so that you can be with your friend/partner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it's great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the customer service desk and the room I stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a hostel and was pleased with the experience. Hostel was very cleaned and staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Long Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. truly clean and convenient and has everything one needs. nice staff who were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my son stayed and enjoyed the whole atmosphere and the proximity
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping area was quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivana paola quintanilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very confotable, i had a good time, thank you so much, Very recomended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and residents
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikechi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I FOUND THIS HOSTEL FOR MY SON WORKING IN SAN DIEGO AREA. THE STAFF WAS KIND HELPFUL AND THEIR ESTABLISHMENT WAS MORE THAN PERFECT FOR HIM.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. One floor might be better. Amenities are far from guests’ rooms. The set up of this hostel could be less roomy…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obubaker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anubis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great layout, and concept.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At $30 a night you can't beat it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hostel i've ever been to! Clean, easy, nice staff wow! Was sad to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED my stay here. Sorry I had to give 3 stars to the area around the property it is a little bit skid row lite by the Albertsons but if it means a more affordable stay and the property is very secure and guests and staff were respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your looking for an inexpensive place to stay compared to the overpriced san diego hotels, this is your place.. its clean , private, and secure...I would have given it an excellent rating if the wifi worked..I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025