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500 West
At a Glance
- near shops and restaurants
- good value
- kitchen
Pros
- small rooms
- few double rooms
- no air-conditioning
Cons
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500 West Review
The historic Armed Services YMCA Building houses this upscale hostel suitable for backpackers and other budget-minded travelers. 500 West has mostly single rooms and very few doubles, and all rooms share European-style detached private bathrooms. A shared kitchen is equipped with a Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator; guests can also access laundry facilities and a common area with tables and vending machines. The YMCA gym ($10 a day for guests) is still downstairs, and may account for the sometimes-funny smell in the lobby.
- Address: 500 W. Broadway, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA, 92101 | Map It
- Phone: 619/234-5252; 866/500-7533
- Website: www.500westhotel.com
- Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Contact Information
- 259 rooms.
- Rate includes no meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Details
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