RK Hostel
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RK Hostel

642 W Hawthorn St, San Diego, California 92101, United States
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Amenities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Table Tennis Room
Smoking Area
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
English
Room Service
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Property Description
A stay at RK Hostel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from USS Midway Museum.
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5.8/10
Cleanliness5.8
Amenities5.8
Location5.8
Service5.8
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Surroundings
Metro: County Center/Little Italy
(660m)
Metro: Middletown
(1.1 km)
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Single Room with Single Bed
7

Single Room with Single Bed

1 single bed
Non-smoking
Electric Fan
Extra Long Bed (Over 2m)
Towel
Bathtub with grab bars
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Deluxe Room
3

Deluxe Room

1 double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
Electric Fan
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Non-smoking
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
Electric Fan
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Basic Room (4 Beds)
1

Basic Room (4 Beds)

4 single beds
Non-smoking
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
Electric Fan
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Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Male Dorm 6 Beds)
1

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Male Dorm 6 Beds)

6 single beds
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
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Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Female Dorm 6 Beds)
1

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Female Dorm 6 Beds)

6 single beds
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Cable Channels
In-room Wi-Fi
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Guest Reviews

5.8/10
44 reviews
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  • Cleanliness5.8
  • Amenities5.8
  • Location5.8
  • Service5.8
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鈴‍鈴‍U‍B‍E‍R
December 3, 2024
Free Wi-Fi, weird smell in the room
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m‍a‍r‍k
May 22, 2025
Only if your desperate As a hostel, it lacks that certain kindred spirit I find at most every other hostel I’ve stayed in. Mainly, I suspect because it’s in a part of town that has the homeless element ever present. Just my opinion, I probably wouldn’t stay there again if I could make other arrangements. If it was my only option the only way I’d consider it was if it was cheaper than the $50 I paid. More like a $20 a night spot imho
L‍a‍l‍a‍i‍n‍e
April 28, 2025
Very accommodating receptionist and very comfortable beds. Our stay was safe and near to everywhere.
J‍a‍n‍e‍l‍l
November 4, 2024
I enjoyed my stay at RK Hostel. Pleasant friendly staff. Affordable prices. It was nice quite and very peaceful. The room that I was in had beautiful paintings with good colour scheme. I enjoyed the fresh night breeze and opened windows. I look forward to staying again! Good job staff!
D‍a‍n‍z‍e‍l‍l
September 23, 2024
I seen cockroaches in my room on more than one instant I got bit by them around my elbows as well as the side of my butt. Outside of that the location seemed a little sketchy
L‍e‍e
September 24, 2024
You get what you pay for. The cleanliness is good but its the condition of the building that isnt which, especially in California, is an expensive thing for someone to pay for when the money they make is 30$ a night per bed. Bring shower shoes, the windows dont close, the bathroom door, at least the one in my room, is hard to close. Again, for what you pay for, this all isnt that bad.
C‍h‍r‍i‍s
September 18, 2024
I really liked that it had a community living room area, even though the tv (or rather the cable) wasn’t working. That area was nice and spacious. It had good size windows for natural lighting. One downside was that only one ceiling fan had a spot for a light bulb but there was no bulb and no other spots for lights in that area. I really like the community coffee pot. My friend and I donated some extra stuff that we had to the coffee area. The room that we were in was really big. It was clean and the beds were made and presentable. Clean sheets and blankets are always a great thing. I really enjoyed the two little couches. Super comfortable and cute. I really loved the HUGE shower. That thing was awesome. I liked the big round nozzle, it made it so the water would get all over you and not just concentrated in one spot. I didn’t like how, for some reason, only one bathroom downstairs worked. If one person was in the only working downstairs bathroom, and someone in a wheelchair or crutches or even elderly, they had to possibly wait a while until the other person got done. And sometimes with elderly they have a hard time holding onto their bowles. And I think that the hostel should provide maybe some hand sanitizer. Yeah I understand that they don’t want to put a bar of soap in there cuz of the spreading of bacteria or what have you. But a hand sanitizer would be very useful. All in all it was a great place to stay and I would definitely come back.
m‍i‍c‍h‍a‍e‍l
August 16, 2024
Got the single bed room. It was comfortable and was perfect for an overnight stay in San Diego. Extremely close to the airport.
B‍r‍e‍n‍d‍a
December 10, 2024
Good customer service and details in front desk. Thank you!

Services & Amenities

Table Tennis Room
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Health & wellness
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 19:00–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]09:00–12:00

Child policies
Children are not permitted to stay at this property

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of US$10.00 (approx. £7.38) is charged.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

  • Cash
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 24
Phone:+1-619-8333376
A stay at RK Hostel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from USS Midway Museum.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some things to do near RK Hostel?

You can visit the following landmarks near RK Hostel: Little Italy, 300m from your search (straight-line distance).

Are pets allowed at RK Hostel?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at RK Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at RK Hostel?

The check-in time at RK Hostel is 19:00-22:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.

Which airport is closest to RK Hostel?

San Diego International Airport is the closest airport to RK Hostel, and it is about 6 mins from hotel by car (2.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at RK Hostel?

Prices at RK Hostel are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest AirportSan Diego International Airport
Distance to Airport2.67KM
Nearest Train StationSanta Fe Depot
Distance to Train Station1.11KM
Nearest Metro StationCounty Center/Little Italy
Distance to Metro Station0.66KM
Average Price FromGBP43
Hotel Star Rating2