Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property

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Panoramic Room
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Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Living area
Panoramic Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

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

Signature Studio, City View

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

Studio

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premier Studio, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

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

Studio, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Studio Suite

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

Design Studio

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

Panoramic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Abpopa Hillcrest in San Diego (Hillcrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and San Diego Zoo. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 3 mi (4.9 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amore Caffe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poké Chop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goi Cuon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

Hotel with a restaurant, near San Diego Zoo
Abpopa Hillcrest offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 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 available
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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed in the split level cabin stylish room, excellent walkable hillcrest location. we booked for 1 night and extended for another. a few things to be aware of in advance if you’re a couple considering staying in the unit 1. the length of the bed barely fits in the space so if you’re on the far side u can get around the bed but just barely (maybe 6-9” of free space) 2. the bathroom is suboptimal — unnecessarily tiny and open at the top and only has a tiny eco sink above the toilet. the main sink i used was in the kitchen. with the design, bathroom noise travels so unit really much better for a single than a couple or good for a couple that doesn’t care 3. the picture of the room that i saw showed a desk but our room just had a narrow table big ebnough for the flat screen tv sitting on it, so i repurposed the living room table as a desk for my computer despite some of the issues with the bed space and bathroom design, it was a great value for a really stylish unit in a great location. for the right people, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to be in the heart of the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dimin, Newark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was contactless but painless and convenient. This isn’t how conventional hotels are but I like it for what it is. It’s close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid like the plague.

I really WANTED to like this hotel, as it’s independent and eclectic. Sadly, it’s the second worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The rooms are utterly impractical. There is no closet, and not even hooks and hangers. There is a single “overcoat” hook by the front door. There is no bathroom. The toilet and shower are in the living room behind a moveable screen. There are two sets of steps (two steps each), one leading to the galley “kitchen” (just a counter, sink, mini fridge, microwave, and a few cupboards. The last set leads to the bed, which takes up the entire landing. The bed is ridiculously low, making it very difficult to get up from it, and the mattress was very uncomfortable. If you have ANY mobility issues, this is a death trap. It’s very easy to fall. The promotional materials don’t reveal the full impractical nature of the rooms. Hotels.com should de-platform this hotel, and the hotel should be investigated for ADA issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Micah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Long Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk worker Paul was very nice and respectful & overall was a excellent and fun room for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vivian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything

Great tiny little hotel next to everything in the Gaslamp area of San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Serena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute but….

This is a cute hotel however you can tell that it was refurbished from a old apartment building. Although it was a spacious room there really wasn’t space for a woman to properly get ready. I had to do my make up in the mirror that was above the kitchen sink. The bed was very uncomfortable, although the sheets were comfortable, but it did not have a boxsprings. So you felt every single metal from the bed-frame. Outside there were multiple drug addicts hanging in front of the building and next-door at 7 eleven. Parking was not explained. We parked on the street. We did not get a ticket thank God.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, fort worth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love my stay at Abpopa Hillcrest, one of my favorite hotels! Great location and hotel is stylish with great art
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Seda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not sleep at all!! So much noise outside the windows! Trash truck started at 5am. From 3-5am it was gang cars playing reallly really loud music. I even recorded it. The chairs in the room were filthy dirty with stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel - check in was so easy - staff was responsive - only note I would give to people is that the bathroom is not a private bathroom, just separated by a divider
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najmuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the rooms are amaing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were moved to this property by Expedia after our reservation was mis-handled. It looks spacious but the master bathroom is a plywood space that is open at the top for all noise to be heard.. and tiny. Sink to brush teeth is a ‘kitchette sink”. The floors were sticky; make noise when walked upon. The other bathroom was a bathtub next to the bed in the CARPETED bedroom! Bed and tub next to each other with carpet as you get out if tub!!!! Reminded me of traveling in the 90’s in eastern block countries in Europe. Noisy noisy dirty hillcrest neighborhood right next to 7-11. Would never stay again nor recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min-Fu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025