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Welcome to 500 West, an affordable, upscale hostel in downtown San Diego. Enjoy comfortable, contemporary lodging, first-class service and a wide of array of amenities designed to please both convention travelers and budget vacationers.

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown San Diego. That puts the finest shopping, dining and entertainment options all within walking distance. As for the area’s popular attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, they’re just a short drive from our hotel’s front door.

When it’s time to retire, guests will find themselves in rooms with sleek, modern furnishings that combine European style with affordability. Each guest room offers flat-screen television with complimentary cable, custom designed writing desk and platform bed with pillow top mattresses. Shared, but private, bathrooms fitted with complimentary toiletries are located on every floor.

This modern, European style hotel offers shared bathrooms on all floors.

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Amenities

  • 100% Non-Smoking Property
  • Cable/Satellite Television
  • City Center Location
  • Fitness Center
  • Front Desk Open 24 Hours
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Wi-Fi (Complimentary)

Restaurants

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Grand Central Cafe

  • Hours: Open from 6:00am to 2:00pm

The Grand Central Cafe just off of the 500 West lobby is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. A favorite among San Diego city dwellers and business people alike, the menu is simple, healthy and hearty. When you’re in a hurry, there’s almost always one empty seat at the counter. Or grab it to go and enjoy a quiet meal in your room.

Recreation & More

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YMCA Fitness Center

Staying in good health while you’re on the road is easy at the 500 West. We proudly feature a professionally managed YMCA fitness center. Take advantage of body sculpting machinery, free weights, treadmills, rowing machines and spinning cycles with computerized performance monitoring, an indoor basketball court, a 100-meter running track, sauna and whirlpool spa. Plus, there are yoga and stretching classes. And it’s all available to you at a special discount rate of just $5.00 per day.

Policies

  • Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
  • Parking: $15.00 per day
  • Pet Policy: No pets allowed
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