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Abpopa Hillcrest

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near San Diego Zoo

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Living area
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Set near Hotel Circle, Abpopa Hillcrest is a welcoming retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, conference space for events, and unwind with coffee or tea in the lobby. Discover cooked-to-order breakfast options at the restaurant or explore nearby San Diego Zoo.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant 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)

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is R1 973
R2 225 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May

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Signature Studio, City View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Kitchen
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Penthouse, Bay View

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

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Premier Studio, City View

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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Design Studio

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio Suite

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Individually decorated
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Kitchen
Private bathroom
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Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Studio

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of San Diego - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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 Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 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 Mos Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vending 1 Fifth Avenue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Cie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rail - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abpopa Hillcrest

When you stay at Abpopa Hillcrest, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Hotel Circle and San Diego Zoo. 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, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Port of San Diego are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an access code
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/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

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

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)

Parking

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector 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.

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 to 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 spots 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 onsite restaurant.

Does Abpopa Hillcrest have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker.

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Abpopa Hillcrest Reviews

Reviews

8,2

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

8,6/10

Staff & service

7,4/10

Amenities

8,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
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Service staff
Parking
Toilet
View
Shower
Cafes

What guests liked

  • Countless restaurants and bars are within a block or two of the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Simple person less check in and clean, unique room layout. Overall good for the one night.
1-night trip

10/10

Was absolutely wonderful. Amazing cafe in the lobby
2-night trip

10/10

I was going out downtown and wanted a close stay but that had onsite parking as I didn't want to leave my car downtown overnight. Abpopa was the perfect place. $8 uber to anywhere you want to go. abpopa was charming, staff was present and friendly and helpful, room was cozy and quiet and clean. I slept great. Lots of good food right outside the front doors. Great spot can't wait to go back.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely hotel. Highly recommend. Very modern and comfy. However, reserve at the hotel site, not on ho els dot com.
2-night trip

10/10

Great area for us to stay to walk everywhere.
3-night trip

8/10

This was a convenient and fun place to stay for a couple of days.
2-night trip

10/10

Huge fan of Abpopa Hillcrest hotel! Great walkable location, unique rooms filled with unique art, easy check-in, nice cafe downstairs, so much too love. I hate cookie cutter hotel chains so Abpopa is definitely my cup of tea!
2-night trip

10/10

Always a great experience staying at Abpopa!
3-night trip

10/10

Great stay in SD with the most fantastic owners and cafe. Only convenient hotel within the city and within walking spots. I will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
3-night trip

10/10

Great stay in SD with the most fantastic owners and cafe. Only convenient hotel within the city and within walking spots. I will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
3-night trip

10/10

This place was perfect for my night in SD.
1-night trip

8/10

The restaurant was not open the entire time I was there.
3-night trip

4/10

I found it quite noisy, I could hear people talking and content pounding on floor above! Checkin was easy and staff was helpful!
3-night trip

10/10

I love the Abpopa! Great location and very nice modern hotel with great artwork
4-night trip

10/10

Drains back up here, seemingly just a part of the San Diego water-crisis (and all that implies). Been here many (3+) times: drains, all of them, back up. Otherwise very nice place; great cafe downstairs; easy-going check in and out.
3-night trip

6/10

Neighborhood is very sketchy. Hotel was fine
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff Great area
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel room was cozy and unique. Staff was friendly and always available to answer my questions.
1-night trip

8/10

They were very nice ti let us check in at 11 am
2-night trip

10/10

Have stayed here multiple times and I love it. The larger rooms toward the top of the building have better views, but an open air bathroom situation. If you want more privacy for the bathroom, I would recommend getting a studio room.
2-night trip

4/10

The lobby was nice and it felt like I made the correct choice. Until I entered the room. The room looked nothing like the pictures I saw. It was super tiny. It didn't even look like it was finished. Lots of raw wood construction with no paint. There were literal ladders you had to climb to get up to the sleeping areas. The sleeping areas that only had about three and a half feet of ceiling space. Very claustrophobic. I would have been better off booking a hostel. Not happy with the experience. I won't be back.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay. I liked the room very nice.
1-night trip

6/10

The place is ok. The neighborhood feels a little sketchy at night, but we had no issues. The whole place feels a little DIY, so definitely not fancy, but functional. The beds were comfortable, but the ladders up to the lofts were steep and one had only a single rail. Once you're up there, it's very short, so you need to be ok with getting around on hands and knees. The bathroom is fine, but the door didn't have a latch of any sort. We used the one table to hold our suitcases, since there's no way we were taking them up the ladders. So the main room was for dressing and such. All fine for a family weekend, but you have to be ok with basically no privacy. One concern was that the smoke detector was missing; just wires dangling from the ceiling. All in all, it was fine, and very conveniently located. But definitely not a place you want to hang out.
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel!! The owners upgraded me to their amazing penthouse suite, which was very generous. Btw, their penthouse suite is over 1,000 sf of space with stunning 360-degree views of the entire city, kitchen, large seating area, etc. So I will always stay at the amazing Abpopa Hillcrest when I am in San Diego!!
1-night trip

10/10

This was definitely a unique alternative to the typical hotel stay. They have definitely created a niche lodging experience.
1-night trip