Abpopa Hillcrest

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Balboa Park

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Abpopa Hillcrest puts you a short five-minute drive from Balboa Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is £98
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, checkered floor, a desk with a keyboard, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Standard Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Studio, City View

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a checkered staircase leading to a balcony.

Signature Studio, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Studio, Multiple Beds

A room with a large window, a wooden table, and a chair.

Economy Studio, Multiple Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio, City View

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and a chair.

Premier Studio, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Studio, Multiple Beds

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, and a green wall.

Economy Studio, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a potted plant, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Design Studio

A modern living room with a sofa, a yellow chair, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of the city.

Design Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Room

A modern living room with large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and potted plants.

Panoramic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103

What's nearby

  • The Brass Rail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rich's Nightclub - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Black Ensemble Theater - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 26 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 35 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Mo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Number One Fifth Avenue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Cie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

  • Abpopa Hillcrest puts you a short five-minute drive from Balboa Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (USD 25 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1200 square feet)

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 25 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property is professionally cleaned.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel
Abpopa Hillcrest San Diego
Abpopa Hillcrest Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Does Abpopa Hillcrest offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Abpopa Hillcrest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Abpopa Hillcrest?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Abpopa Hillcrest?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Abpopa Hillcrest like?

Abpopa Hillcrest is in Hillcrest, a short 11-minute walk from Balboa Park.

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Reviews

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant on site served great food and was a highlight of the stay with many guests praising its quality and hospitality. (38 reviews)
  • The on-site cafe served excellent breakfast options, including delicious choices like acai bowls. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Place was perfect for a mini staycation, room was a great vibe, location was good, perfect restaurant as well food was amazing!! Literally coming back just for breakfast! Lee was nice and helpful. 10/10 will be back again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great place. Great location and responsive and kind staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with amazing staff and management team.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very funky vibe, close to good eats with nice city views. The staff was super awesome, personal and accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff working at the cafe downstairs was amazing!! My room was spacious and comfortable. Absolutely will stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay! Right in the middle of all of Hillcrest’s hotspots. Easy check-in with staff / hotel dog, who felt more like a friendly neighbor. The lobby turns into a breakfast spot at 8AM so grabbing a quick bite and coffee before heading out is a must. The hotel is also next to a public parking lot, which saved us a headache using SpotHero for the entire weekend without issue.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was great, I got assistance with parking since I had no idea where to go. The room was smaller than I expected and im 6'2" but it wasn't a deal breaker. Great location with 711 nearby for midnight snacks.
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6/10 Good

Good location and nice cafe on the ground level. Quite noisy and a bit cramped of a room design.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lee and family members were extremely accommodating. Hotel was clean and location was excellent. Restaurants, markets , night life were all within walking distance . Downstairs restaurant was excellent and had great food!
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6/10 Good

This review is specifically for the top floor room 601. The room is horribly bright in the mornings as it is full windows in every side with minimal to no shades, so extremely bright. As a result of uncovered windows, the room gets very hot during day. AC unit cannot cool given useless size of large room. Opening a couple windows is best option of cool outdoors. But when breezy, some windows shake loudly in their frame even if closed. Water pressure was so low that it dribbled out of shower, so we washed our hair in kitchenette sink. This is a weird place and I would not return. Facility manager Lee is friendly guy. His and his wife’s cafe on ground floor is outstanding and a must-experience. Come for breakfast or lunch even if staying elsewhere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A very unique hotel in an area with a lot of cool shops. If you are looking for vintage stores, gay bars, and tattoo parlors, this is your spot. I would not recommend either the hotel or the neighborhood to anyone traveling with small children. Sidewalks in Hillcrest are stinky. Our room had beds that you had to climb a ladder to, which is a ton of fun if you're 25, not so much if you are 5 or 75, perhaps. My bed was super comfortable! It was perfect for me and my 18 year old, but I probably wouldn't stay in this neighborhood again, just visit for the shops/bars. Our room did have a big balcony which I wasn't expecting, and that was great. Hotel management responded right away when our sink wasn't draining, and the maids were also very nice and friendly. Love that there was parking right below the building.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay here. The owner is super friendly and chill. As long as there is communication on both sides, I think it's a win/win situation. The parking garage is a bit small but other than that everything else was just as I imagined. : ) I can't wait for the future trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in, clean room, peaceful stay.
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8/10 Very good

I gave this review 4 stars due to the excellent location. A star was removed due to the restroom situation being completely exposed. If you're a solo traveler then it's tolerable, but I couldn't imagine having another person in the room with a semi-exposed restroom. I had a premium room and overall enjoyed it. Great for a short stay.
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8/10 Very good

Modern, clean, and convenient. The rooms are nice, but the downstairs cafe is the real winner. Great coffee and delicious breakfast options (the acai bowls are a must-try!). Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Manager was super attentive! Room was clean and the location of the hotel was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

As soon my partner and I arrived we were greeted by the owners. Very polite. We were early for our room, so the owner offered to put our luggage’s in a room while our room was cleaning. The owner give us great places to go visit. When we got to our room, there was a card, when I open it, it said “happy birthday”. My partner and I appreciate everything that the owners did, while we were staying there. I would definitely recommend this place, and I will definitely return again. Thanks again for everything
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located! The only hotel in Hillcrest. Why? The room was clean and spacious. The staff were very helpful. I loved the view. It was well worth the cost.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is strategically located in the San Diego Hillcrest area is walking distance to the restaurants,bars,shopping. The hotel had easy check-in and check out services. The hotel room has a large open floor plan with lots of light.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was so cute! My boyfriend and I only stayed for one night, check in was so smooth. Contactless. Parking was a little expensive next to the hotel. The hotel was so clean, no smoke smell.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good location in downtown Hillcrest and the restaurant below is excellent!
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6/10 Good

I wanted to try something different but it didn’t work for us. However, the staff was very helpful and nice. We checked out early because this location was clearly for the younger generation. It was a bit too compacted for us.
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8/10 Very good

Really great location and cool modern property. Was very clean and would definitely stay here again for a short visit. The only thing that was a surprise were the bathrooms; they’re a tad rustic (really small, surrounded by a plywood structure, no mirrors) so it’s kind of like a “glamping” experience in that sense. There are no full length mirrors in the space, but the beds are really comfortable. Great for a budget stay!