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Lucky D's Hostel

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#1 of 18 hostels in San Diego
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Lucky D’s is fun, comfortable, clean, and safe. It has an amazing atmosphere and a perfect location. Lucky D’s Downtown San Diego Hostel is steps away from the Gaslamp District, home to San Diego’s hottest nightlife, restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s close to all of the city’s attractions and the best beaches are a quick bus ride away. Lucky D’s staff are wonderful. They are knowledgeable, and helpful and will make sure you have a good time. San Diego is a fantastic city and Lucky D’s is in the middle of the action. There are fun things to do every day and night, and there are plenty of travelers staying with us, you never have to do anything alone if you don't want! You’ll have so many new friends by the time you say goodbye you won’t know what to do with them all.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Vending machine
Bicycle rental
Game room
Adults only
24-hour security
24-hour check-in
Street parking
Wifi
Bowling offsite
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Video game console
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
ATM on site
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Housekeeping
Oven
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Cable / satellite TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Walk-in shower
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Pauline H wrote a review Feb 2024
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Great hostel! I would definitely recommend staying here! The rooms and bathrooms are very clean, there are a lot of spacious common areas to hang out in. The location is perfect, close to the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village and the beaches.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Pauline, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review! It makes our day to hear how much you enjoyed staying with us and that you would recommend us to your friends! We are thrilled you had a great time during your trip to San Diego, and can't wait to welcome you back the next time your travels bring you this way! Cheers!
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Josh H wrote a review Jan 2024
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Lucky D's is conveniently located in gaslamp with super cool bars and restaurants in walking distance. The staff at Lucky D's is super helpful with info on tourist attractions and local things in the neighborhood. Overall experience was great! Will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from , General Manager at Lucky D's Hostel
Responded 23 Jan 2024
Hey Josh, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It's great to hear you had such a great experience with us and that our staff was part of the reason!! We look forward to your return and wish you safe travels until then! Cheers!
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Tony wrote a review Oct 2023
Nashville, Tennessee1 contribution
I honestly wasn't having a bad time, I booked for one night initially, as I do most times I stay somewhere new, to see what the place is like, get the initial vibe, etc, and I make sure to mention when I check in that day or night that I would possibly be booking an additional night if I enjoyed the first one. Well, here comes the rub. Upon checking in, I mentioned the additional night possiblity, and the girl working said that would be fine, just let them know; which is what every other hostel I've ever stayed at has said, unless it was super busy, and they sold out before I could extend, of course. And that is always totally understandable. It happens. That is NOT what happened at Lucky D's. First problem with accommodations themselves, I booked my first night in the Hostelworld app, which, I will admit after checking today, does specify on a few of the room options that the rooms have A/C. But they DONT specify on the ones without, that they are NOT air conditioned. Maybe I'm crazy, but until California, I've never seen hostels in the USA without A/C and heat?? But anyway, I asked when checking in if I had booked with an A/C or not, but she kind of pretended not to hear the question, which I immediately realized meant...NO A/C. I mean, it was fine, it was a cool night anyway so I was straight, but why was I not asked," hey, if you would like to pay the extra, I could upgrade you to an A/C room? " upsell is the easiest money in the world, just saying. Next issue, beds were not very good. I mean, not the worst, by far, but my back is not in good shape anyway, and the beds didn't help at all. Next issue, and obviously the biggest; the following morning as soon as I woke up, which was well before check out, I went onto Lucky D's actual webpage and booked that night, even electing to choose the No A/C option to try to make their job a bit easier and maybe not have to even change my room or bed number. It said it was confirmed, and because I was just extending, which you may remember I mentioned to the clerk at my original check in the previous night, I went back to sleep, exhausted. I was woken up maybe an hour later and told I needed to come and check out immediately. I let the staff member know I had extended, and should be good, but I had no issue with coming to the front desk to let them figure it out. She then told me, well you didn't pay yet though...which I was not aware of. So I apologized for my lapse in the thinking and immediately got my shoes and ran down to pay, at which time I was told I was not allowed to stay and that my reservation was no good because I couldn't show them a plane ticket showing travel out of the area at that time. *Side note, San Diego is 20 minutes from the Mexico border, in case anyone wasn't aware of that fact.* I told them I would be going to Mexico the following day, taking the rail to San Ysidro and using the international pedestrian bridge, which apparently does not qualify as international travel, nor does not TENNESSEE Drivers License qualify as proof I don't live in San Diego or California, or even this side of the Mississippi River!! Also, I can't for the life of me understand why they would turn down someone wanting to extend a stay by 24 hours, nor do I understand why I was told the previous evening that extending was not a problem. And just as other reviews have said, some of the staff are great, others seem annoyed and very bothered by having to do their jobs, or even speak to guests. Also, bathrooms, not the cleanest, rooms only semi clean, no breakfast, no locks or I guess without buying them... not much about Lucky D's ended up being good. Go at your own peril, but know that there are plenty of other hostels close to same areas, for maybe 5-10 more dollars, and it's probably worth the slightly higher price to avoid this one. And to the owner...your staff members told me conflicting things, and then did their best to make me out to be the one in the wrong. That is NOT ok. I came as a traveler to stay a short time, one or two nights, which I specifically told your clerk at check in....and was told, if I wanted to extend to use the actual website, and it wouldn't be an issue. And after doing EXACTLY that, a different worker tells me when I come to the front desk that next Morning, that they don't allow locals to stay...I'm NOT a local, came here on a multi city and multi country trip, just came across an international border the same day i stayed the initial night, etc. I simply came back to San Diego to get to an early appt to meet with my physician, and I felt like I should go ahead and stay the next night as well to get cheaper tickets booked, but was unceremoniously told after trying to pay for my reservation that I made on the site, that I needed to strip my bed and leave, because I didn't have a plane ticket showing my next destination.....
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Avoid this place, or at least check the details and apparently ornly plane tickets count as poof...
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Response from , General Manager at Lucky D's Hostel
Responded 3 weeks ago
You are a local. You live in San Diego, you came home to see your physician before leaving for another trip. If you had a plane ticket, that you claim you booked, and had you shown it to the front desk or a manager, and hadn't been rude we might have let you stay the night, instead, you were disrespectful to our staff, which we do not tolerate under circumstance. I am sorry this is so difficult for you to grasp and I'm sorry that you find our rules inconvenient, but they are our rules, which we enforce and maintain for the safety and security of our guests and staff. You have many choices when it comes to accommodations in downtown San Diego, we are ok with not being the best choice for you. Why aren't you?
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rick wrote a review Oct 2023
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This is a good hostel. Breakfast was good. The trolley station was 2 blocks away, and there is a Grocery Outlet around the corner. Staff was friendly and helpful. The trolley is $6 a day for adults and $2.50 for Seniors. It includes the trolley and buses that go everywhere in San Diego County.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: A good hostel to stay at, and it's a good value
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Responded 23 Jan 2024
Hey Rick, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your time with us in San Diego and that our proximity to public transportation around San Diego was an added value! We hope to see you again the next time you are in San Diego! Until then, Cheers!
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Leslie C wrote a review Sept 2023
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Honestly have never stayed in a hostel so I was a little nervous but it was not too bad. I saw staff cleaning almost everytime I was walking through, the shower was well kept I was well accomadated by staff.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from , General Manager at Lucky D's Hostel
Responded 23 Jan 2024
Hi Leslie, Thanks so much for leaving a review! It is great to hear that your first experience staying at a hostel was a good one and that you'd come back again! I am glad our staff was a part of that and we look forward to your return! Until then, Cheers!
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Roisin B wrote a review Sept 2023
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DO NOT STAY HERE. Disgusting room. We checked in and got into our room and seen a bug on the bed, ignored it and gave the place the benefit of the doubt. No more than 5mins later we noticed several bugs crawling over the bed in clusters. Disgusting. We checked out immediately and had to book somewhere else. Disgusting. Can’t imagine what bites we would have had if we had slept there. DO NOT STAY.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from , General Manager at Lucky D's Hostel
Responded 3 weeks ago
I am so sorry you had that experience. Unfortunately, that experience did not take place at our hostel. You never set foot on our property and when you tried to leave the same review on Booking.com, they removed it because it was a lie.
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Sofia C wrote a review Sept 2023
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The room was so dirty. The bed was so uncomfortable, the peel and the blenches were having a terrible smell. The bathroom and the shower were mixed and were so dirty . I asked for the towel for the shower, and I paid 1$ for the renting and the towel was dirty. The breakfast was the only thing’s good
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Don’t choose this hotel
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Sofia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. I sincerely apologize for the experience you described, as it falls far below the standards we strive to maintain. Ensuring the cleanliness and comfort of our accommodations is of utmost importance to us, and it deeply concerns me to learn that your room did not meet expectations. I assure you that your comments have been shared with our housekeeping team for immediate review and action to address any areas that may have been overlooked. Regarding the condition of the bed and towels, please accept my sincerest apologies for any discomfort or inconvenience this may have caused you. We take cleanliness seriously, and I regret that we fell short in this regard during your stay. Your feedback regarding the bathroom facilities is also disheartening to hear. Rest assured, we are committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout all areas of the hostel, including our shared facilities. We will investigate the issues you raised regarding the rented towel, as this is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. Please contact us directly at luckydshostel.sandiego@gmail.com with any additional details you can provide regarding your experience, including the dates of your stay and any specific room or staff interactions you may recall. Once again, I apologize for the shortcomings you experienced during your time with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to improve our services and ensure that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and I hope the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the exceptional experience you rightfully expect and deserve. Warm regards, Lucky D's Management
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roger m wrote a review Jul 2023
San Francisco, California5 contributions2 helpful votes
I stay at Lucky Ds every year during SD Comic Con. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean, the shared showers and toilets and also kept in good condition. The shared kitchen area is a highlight; excellent coffee and light breakfast. Wouldn't stay anywhere else!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Michelle Aftimos, Owner at Lucky D's Hostel
Responded 24 Aug 2023
Hey Roger, it was great having you again this year, and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you continue to enjoy your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again at next year's ComicCon! Cheers!
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Douglas G wrote a review Jul 2023
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Lucky D's is great! It's in a great location, the staff are wonderful, and they keep everything in great shape. It's a hostel with shared bath facilities, so keep that in mind, but the private rooms are a good size and the fridge is a nice touch! We've been staying here for 13+ years and have never been disappointed.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 25 Jul 2023
Douglas, thank you so much for your review but also for your continued patronage! It's reviews like this and guests like you that make us proud! We look forward to many more years of hosting you in the future!! Cheers!
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Bernie Eastwood wrote a review Jul 2023
Salzburg, Austria153 contributions86 helpful votes
Back again after so many years. Good value, friendly staff and clean. Everything is closeby and in walking distance. I missed the daily breakfast, it is only available on weekends. They offer a nice Programme everyday. I can highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 19 Jul 2023
Hey Bernie, so glad to have you back and to hear to had another great stay with us! We look forward to seeing you again, next time. Cheers!
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€80 - €104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lucky D's Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Lucky D's Hostel?
Nearby attractions include The Shout! House (0.3 km), Murder N’ Mayhem (0.3 km), and Gaslamp Quarter (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lucky D's Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, self serve laundry, and baggage storage.
Which room amenities are available at Lucky D's Hostel?
Top room amenities include an oven, a stovetop, and a walk-in shower.
Is parking available at Lucky D's Hostel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lucky D's Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Provisional Kitchen, Cafe, and Mercantile, The Mission - East Village, and Hodad's Downtown.
Is Lucky D's Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of San Diego.
Are any cleaning services offered at Lucky D's Hostel?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Lucky D's Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Lucky D's Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mormon Battalion Historic Site (5.8 km), Whaley House Museum (5.7 km), and The Homecoming Statue (1.5 km).
Does Lucky D's Hostel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.