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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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Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Books
Front of property
Reception
Billiards
Stay Classy Hostel brings fresh energy to downtown San Diego after its 2020 renovation. The eclectic space balances adventure with practicality through its arcade room, laundry facilities, and work areas. Guests connect via free in-room WiFi or gather for billiards.

Reviews

9.4 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 | Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Bed Pod - Shared Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Full Bed Pod - Shared Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Stay Classy Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Balboa Park and Mission Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Port of San Diego. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
1455 Market St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Park and Market Trolley Station - 3 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rikka Fika - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪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

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, coworking spaces, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • A billiards/pool table, books, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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

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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 Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Classy Hostel on Oct 28, 2025 start from $63.6, 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 only a 3-minute walk and 12th and Imperial Transit Center Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Stay Classy Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 728 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay’
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in many hostels and this was the best one yet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.. clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, simple, comfortable stay. I had a short overnight layover and the bed at Stay Classy was a perfect and inexpensive solution for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stagf
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay Classy is a great option if you are on a budget and looking for somewhere clean and convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful, all the areas I used were clean and up to date, and everyone was respectful of the spaces. A great place for me as a solo traveller!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, quiet, respectful environment…the beds were very comfortable, as were the bathrooms…very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kept it cool. Clean rooms. It's near the ballpark. And Ricky is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Parking situation is my only complaint but thats more of a SD thing than SC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyan Ahn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights 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

Wontae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is kind
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dulce de la

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good hostel in a good part of SD
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything Perfext.
Stayed 4 nights 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

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