Name: Abpopa Hillcrest
Address: 3776 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92103, US

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Reginald

Hotel was totally surrounded by homeless people from front to back. Building was a place that made you feel very uncomfortable and unsafe. Do not recommend anyone stay in this place. Very bad look for San Diego CA.

Never going back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Dalton

My birthday weekend was amazing at Abpopa! The owner was so responsive and respectful! The restaurant on the main floor was also super good!

The rooms were amazing! Super close to everything. I will be staying here again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Kurt

The staff support was amazing. My room was clean and comfortable. My room had lots of windows and I enjoyed the ocean breeze. The restaurant in the lobby served a great Latte.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

David

I had a wonderful stay at Abpopa Hillcrest over San Diego Pride weekend. The location couldn’t have been better—right in the heart of Hillcrest and within easy walking distance of all the festivities, restaurants, bars, and everything I wanted to experience. From my fifth-floor room, the views were terrific and added to the overall experience.

The micro-loft concept is unique, modern, and thoughtfully designed. The only thing worth mentioning is that climbing up to the loft bed can be a bit challenging in the middle of the night if you need to use the restroom, so it’s something to keep in mind. That said, it was a small tradeoff for an otherwise enjoyable stay.

Overall, I found Abpopa Hillcrest to be a great value in an unbeatable location, and I would happily stay there again on my next visit to San Diego.

Self

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Vanessa

The pictures of the room we selected were not an accurate representation of the room we were given. The pictures show a loft and we received a small 1 floor bedroom. The bed was uncomfortable with a big dip in the center. The restroom was very small definitely not made with tall people in mind. The room was clean overall but the carpet did look dirty. At night we could hear people screaming out on the street it was a bit unnerving . The building was in a convenient location given its a short drive to most popular places.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

BOBBY

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Josh

One ofy favorite hotels in Hillcrest. I don't think I ever stay here and don't love it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Juan

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

christian

The biggest strengths of this hotel are its location and staff. It's in a fantastic part of Hillcrest, within walking distance of great restaurants, bars, shopping, the Old Globe Theatre, and the San Diego Zoo. Every staff member I encountered was friendly, welcoming, and professional.

Unfortunately, I didn't feel the hotel justified its price of more than $240 per night (plus $30 for parking and other fees).

I stayed in a loft room and would not book that room type again. The stairs are steep, and the handrails felt loose. The bathroom, hidden behind a movable wall, along with the toilet and shower, felt more like a hostel than a boutique hotel.

The room showed noticeable wear, including chipped paint and scratched walls. There were no hangers provided, and the pillows were thin and lacked support.

Sleep was disappointing. The wall-mounted air conditioner was loud and had a musty odor, and the shades were not true blackout curtains, allowing streetlights into the room all night. Combined with street noise, I didn't get a restful night's sleep.

If you're driving, I recommend paying for the on-site parking since street parking is limited. I also noticed unhoused individuals in the adjacent parking lot and alley during my stay.

I like the hotel's modern Scandinavian-inspired concept, but it feels as though maintenance and guest comfort haven't kept pace with the design. With some updates and better attention to detail, this could be a much stronger property.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Jacob

Second time staying here and had a really nice time. Lots of nice bars and restaurants near by.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

robin

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.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Soreya

The hotel staff and property owners were very friendly. And the cafe attached to the hotel was amazing. Loved that they made their own jams and bread fresh. It was very aesthetic. Will be booking again my next San Diego trip

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Tracy

We had an awesome time and amazing stay. Highly recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

david

Gooseberries cafe downstairs makes this place enjoyable and a unique dining experience

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Anthony

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Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Lindsay

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

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Riley

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

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Mary

Very funky vibe, close to good eats with nice city views.

The staff was super awesome, personal and accommodating.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Narindra

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

kelly

Excellent location with amazing staff and management team.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

John

The hotel is ideally located in the Hillcrest gayborhood:) The owners are both kind and personable—and their in-house cafe is delicious. Check-in was very easy. I got lucky with street parking while I was there. I’d definitely stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Stephen

Good value. Quirky / weird / cool hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Leah

This is a wonderful place to stay. I had a room with the bathroom. My only issue was that the room has 2 full walls of windows with no way to block light. Just pack an eye mask. As this is located in an active neighborhood (which is an amazing location) The room is very bright all night and no way to sleep after sunrise. The restaurant is very good and the staff was helpful, however it doesn't open till 8 am so not ideal for the early riser. It is an unusual and fun space. So many codes the gate, the elevator, the room, although this does make contactless check in easy you need to have open hands for your phone and keypads. I highly recommend this amazing haven in the city.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Alyssa

Great for a weekend trip.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Ignacio

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Brian

There is now a manager on hand to help with check-in. Parking can be challenging and there are homeless folks the property.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Hidenori

Not bad

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

laurie

if you like a darkish room to sleep in Room 202 is not a good choice and quite a bit of street noise. During the day though it is full of light and very pleasant

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Nestor

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.

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Jennifer

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Jeffrey

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Maria

The rooms are very unique and cozy

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Steve

The restaurant is terrific especially for breakfast.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

RICHARD

Furnishings were basic, but the bed was comfortable, everything was clean, the staff were very friendly, and the cafe downstairs was terrific. For the money, it was a good value, and I would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Cesar

Rooms are clean, the building and rooms feel secure with codes and locks. Building is furnished in a decent manner. Staff are helpful when asked about concerns. Local area is not too bad, very local to restaurants, bars and the zoo; only concern with the area is the 7eleven on the corner and the alleyway attracts the displaced. parking is very limited but kept clean and well lit.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Thomas

Location: close to many nice restaurants in Hillcrest

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jason

This was one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed at! Beautiful building, great hotel room, simple check in. Cool neighborhood, close to many other great neighborhoods. My room was far larger than I imagined, felt very palatial. System for entering was simple, though I read the instructions too quickly and required some assistance (which was there when I needed). There’s a fantastic little restaurant on the street level - only open for brunch hours - which has great food and coffee, etc. I’ll go back for sure.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Scott

We had the fabulous penthouse with an amazing city/bay view . The room is stunning .
The cafe downstairs is worth visiting this property alone .
Lee and Mel serve up delicious food and manage this hotel with warm hospitality .

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Dale

Buyer beware, the rooms are extremely small and the concept is more like a tree house configuration. Having to climb ladder to beds that are confined and closed off with the exception of a cut out hole. If you have trouble being in small places this will not be the place for you.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Tyrone

What a wonderful place to stay for a solo stay! It was my first time doing a solo trip away. The only thing that was a bit of a let down was the shower. The way the shower is built allows water to flow out to the bathroom floor which ended up going to the main room. Other than that it was a 10/10 stay and would recommend to anyone!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Steven

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Tamara

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Juan

Staff was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Brian

I love staying here in San Diego with such a fun place

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Ben

I recently stayed at the Abpopa Hotel and it truly exceeded my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the offsite staff were welcoming and efficient. My room was absolutely spotless — clean, modern, and surprisingly spacious, with plenty of room to relax and unwind after a full day of exploring.
The location is fantastic. Everything you could want is within easy walking distance: grocery stores, fun entertainment options, and a great variety of restaurants. It made getting around effortless and added so much convenience to my stay.
The views from the hotel were stunning — I could have sat by the window for hours just soaking it all in. Nights were wonderfully quiet, giving me the peaceful sleep I was hoping for.
Parking was available, which is always a bonus, though it did feel a bit crowded and came with a higher price tag than I expected. That was really the only minor drawback during an otherwise excellent visit.
Overall, Abpopa Hotel delivered a comfortable, convenient, and memorable stay. I’d happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great base in the area!

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Matt

This is a very unique property. Everything was contactless you entered your credit card and photo ID and they gave you a code to enter the building. The rooms were very unique.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Claudia

Really nice place to stay. We had a small room with a very small disconnected bathroom and shower, which was a bit difficult to navigate. There was little room until he shower to put anything in it except soap. We also washed our face and brushed our teeth in the kitchen sink.

Aside from that the place was great. Very secure and the staff were amazingly nice and accommodating.

Walls are thin, so you will hear the people above you and next to you, but it does great quiet around 10-11pm.

I will probably not go back, just because of the noise. I am a super light sleeper so, that’s the only reason why. Otherwise, go. It’s super family friendly.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Well. This place was interesting to say the least. When arrive we seen a homeless using the restroom, bare bottom out. The location itself was not the greatest, it was near a 7-Eleven which has multiple homeless people near it. When we got settled into the room, it didn’t look anything like the pictures. The light that was mounted on the wall was cracking. The tv was small. The bed itself, was comfy but when sitting on it and moving it creaked each time. When using the restroom, if you have long legs, your legs will hit the door as you’re sitting down which isn’t ideal. The shower was not the cleanest, we wore our crocs to take a shower. When leaving the next morning, we seen housekeeping laying on the couch by the elevators which isn’t normal practice in a hotel. At night there was some type of construction or someone working on their car (unsure) but there was a loud noise that lasted a while.
The good thing was the management was very kind. They have good security systems in place, to enter the building and going up and down the elevators you have to put a code.
We did not complete our stay, we left a day early, we got some money back and booked a best western nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Liza

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!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Seijiro

Great location

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Reut

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.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Harlee

Room definitely needs some love. Scuffed, scratched walls, dust buildup in higher areas. If you rent a loft bed room, beware, it's not easy going up and down, especially in the middle of the night. Mattress was very soft, pillows lumpy. There are no blackout curtains, so it is quite light in the room at night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Robert

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Stephanie

This has been my Favourite! stay in quite some time. I booked the Panoramic room and was not disappointed! It is the largest room offered. Essentially a loft apartment. Watching the sunset was amazing ( I posted to my socials it was so beautiful). The next morning, I wandered down to the outdoor cafe in the lobby and treated myself to an amazing breakfast and latte. It is a quirky, funky and fabulous hotel. NOTHING ordinary about it. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Lance

Ac and heater in room on wall didnt work. I would set a temperature and it wouo

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Madeline

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

David

Great location for a traveler that doesn’t require a lot of hand holding as staff is rarely on site. Bathrooms are functional rather than spa-like. Thin walls provide an opportunity to learn about your neighbors without even having to meet them.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2026

Paul

Lack of parking at site and adjacent public parking was sketchy with large unhoused population (unsanitary lot).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

DOLLY ROSE

Spacious, clean & a stellar team!

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Knute

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2026

Johnny

Helpful staff, available by text message.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Guillermo

Easy check in, clean room, peaceful stay.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Jenette

A unique hotel with a great restaurant on the first floor. Lots of natural light.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

david

Fun, convenient, clean, good value.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

david

You’ll love it… little noisy, but fun and convenient…

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

david

Cool place… small, but interesting little modular studio rooms. I’ll be back

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

david

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!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Samuel

Easy check-in. Good location

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

John

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Leonel

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Leslie

Clean room. Nice view. Great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Herman

Nice area

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Jon

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

James

Great stay as usual!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Leo

Easy digital checkin, beautiful big room, kitchinette.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

James

Nice room. Great location.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Sarah

Parking is a literal nightmare but the penthouse was a great room and we’d return

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Landon

Room was tiny and stuffy and hot, ceilings were so low that i couldn’t sit up straight in bed, had to sleep on the couch because it was so hot in here. sink is also the toilet ?

Business Self

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Sheldon

No one is really there, you enter with codes, you ride the elevator with codes, you get in your room with codes. Outside entry is unlit, at night, a risk. It's next door, or a door up, to a place like a 7/11, full of junkies, folks sprawled on the sidewalk, or standing about, you walk past this, to the dark gate and enter an entry code (suggest you do it quickly!) I would rate it, high risk at night and I'm a big guy. The room seemed like it might be cleaned weekly. The sink is part of the toilet tank. You straddle the toilet bowel, to wash your hands, face. The view, is not like the photos. I rented the better room \" \"Premier Studio, City View\"and my windows looked into a CLOSE adjoining property, I to keep the shades down. I had prepaid my room through Expedia $368.54, for two nights. I have my credit card set, to immediately notify me of a charge. After I checked out, a charge of $801. popped up on my Visa, it took several calls to get them to acknowledge the error/charge. Then a few more to reaffirm it wasn't put on my card. it, by no means, looked like the one in the photo, if there is one like that, it's a bet you'll get it, even though you are paying more, my room was quite small. There is free street parking in the neighborhood, a block away, glad I didn't pay the parking fee (2 hours parking after 10AM, so, just get to your car by noon ;)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Robert

Huge penthouse with very large 270 degree window views of San Diego. Management was accomodating and gracious.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Dustin

Super unique hotel. Freindly vibes and a very cool neighbourhood.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Dec 2025

Agustin

The room was unsanitary and in horrible condition.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

James

Abpopa is one of my favorite hotels in San Diego! Great stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

George

Staff was exceptional AND CHANGING ROOM TO A NONE STAIR one WAS Easy. Location was amazing just a 10 minute walk to scripps Mercy Hospital. The in house restaurant was closed on tuesday. Otherwise a good stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2025

Kevin

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

01 Dec 2025

Michael

The room had an overwhelming scent. I lasted about an hour.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Suhwan

Good

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Omar

Good spot. Thank you

Business Self

2/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Robert

Dirty….. everywhere. In need of painting, repair,… “loft bedroom” access was by climbing attic pull down type stairs. 3 separate numbers and instructions to 1)enter building, 2)upon entering elevator and 3)entering room. How about a passkey. No daily service. Poor and above all, the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever been in. Thank god I was by myself because I’d be totally embarrassed if I brought someone.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Douglas

Large, clean room for the price. Cement floors, soft bed that dipped in the center (could use a better mattress), so not too comfortable. Lots of plugs. Hot water pot boiler was nice. Very easy check in. Need somewhere to hang clothes. Street parking is challenging if you don’t want to pay the hotel parking fee ($25) for one of the few spots on site. Good for a 1 night stay. Excellent value.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Roddy

Room was clean but the bed needs to be replaced. Little things were not working, like light switches, remotes and refrigerators. It's like the owners just gave up on general updates and simple repairs. Sad because the hotel seems promising because it is close to food, bars and Balboa Park. It wouldn't take much to make this hotel a winner.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2025

Wilson

Bathroom was a bit funky, but nice view with many windows

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

david

Great stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

david

Great place

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

david

Great place

2/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

Hyung Wook

Terrible condition. I checked in and checked out immidietly.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Michael

Never got a check in text , never got WiFi info. Fail all around.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Nov 2025

Ernest

We were very sad to stay here. We thought it would have a \"Bay View,\" but you could barely see a scratch of it in the distance. The shower flooded every time it was used. The bathroom mat stayed wet due to the flooding shower. Overall, it was not the experience we were hoping for.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Tracy

Great place and perfect location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Joseph

Perfect location, everything I needed!