Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property

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Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Panoramic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Studio, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Room | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

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

Signature Studio, City View

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

Studio

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Premier Studio, City View

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

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

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

Studio, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Studio

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

Panoramic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Abpopa Hillcrest offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Abpopa Hillcrest. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Balboa Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space and a gift shop
  • 11 minutes by foot from Balboa Park and a 4-minute drive from San Diego Zoo
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. Abpopa Hillcrest also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Abpopa Hillcrest has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 657 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eulalie, Watertown

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Lack of parking at site and adjacent public parking was sketchy with large unhoused population (unsanitary lot).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DOLLY ROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean & a stellar team!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eulalie, Watertown

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Knute

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I do not recommend taking a chance on this hotel. I was charged for a room and was never given the promised codes for entry requiring me to re-book elsewhere. I was not the only guest for whom this happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Johnny, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful staff, available by text message.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique hotel with a great restaurant on the first floor. Lots of natural light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Fun, convenient, clean, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You’ll love it… little noisy, but fun and convenient…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place… small, but interesting little modular studio rooms. I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless people on streets in that area… but once you’re in the building it feels safe. Great and interesting rooms and decor… each room is different and each time I’ve stayed I’ve had a whole different experience. I like it and gooseberries (the restaurant downstairs.) is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samuel

Easy check-in. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's a great location. Plenty of bars and restaurants you can walk to. It's a quirky space with excellent views. Lots of windows. It can get a little hot in the afternoon. Just shut some of the blinds and the AC will catch up. The bed was comfy. The stairs up to the bed took a little time to get use to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don’t say this often, but staying here genuinely elevated my stay in Hillcrest. It was wondering to be within walking distance to numerous restaurants and clubs. The facility felt safe and well maintained. Despite This being my first self-checkin experience, the hotel team made everything flawless. Thank you for the wonderful stay! I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Nice view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Herman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon, Murrieta

Disliked: Cleanliness
Support staff was fine, but the room was poor with cold cement floors and the HVAC system needed multiple trips by staff to get it working. Sink faucet was loose and so was the toilet. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, fort worth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy digital checkin, beautiful big room, kitchinette.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025