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Reviews of Outsite San Diego - Golden Hill

1203 23rd Street, San Diego, CA 92102, United States

#37 of 40 B&Bs and inns in San Diego

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Review Score

Based on 17 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    9.0
    Nice place, would book here again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Single room 5 was smaller than I expected, and also up a flight of stairs, and I had a lot of little gnats in the room, (though I didn't see them elsewhere in the house) and a big spider. Washer dryer could really use a bill changer or square, and I couldn't tell how much it was supposed to cost so I didn't end up being able to use them as I had hoped to. House is also directly under the flight path so you will hear the planes in the early morning and late at night. I didn't use the kitchen, but while the fridges were great, the pantry storage allotment was almost entirely out of reach, and the tea and coffee station was empty besides decaf. I stayed for 4 days, but was given only one washcloth, two towels and one roll of TP. It would be nice to have had a welcome card on the desk that would explain the house features (like what to do when you run out of TP, how much the washer and dryer are and that they take quarters only, etc.), since there wasn't anyone on site, and I was coming in pretty late each evening.

    The house was clean, comfortable and inviting. Price of the room was reasonable for an event weekend. Bed was comfortable, you could even raise the head. And the room had thoughtful amenities (like a laundry hamper in the wardrobe). The remote control ceiling fan kept the room comfortable for my entire stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was assigned the room on the bottom floor, directly next to the entrance. Unfortunately, the room was not well insulated from noise. I was woken up every morning around 5:30 a.m. by people staying in the rooms ahead of mine, who appeared to be doing some kind of early morning exercise or sports. Additionally, traffic noise from outside was quite noticeable, and I could also hear people returning late at night, which disrupted my sleep.

    A definite plus was the private bathroom inside the room, very appreciated. Also, the location is quite practical, with a bus stop just 5 minutes’ walk from the house, making it easy to get around San Diego. The neighbourhood itself isn’t very lively, one need to take a bus or drive to reach areas with restaurants and coffee shops. Check in and check out were very straightforward. I didn't use the common areas (kitchen, living room ...), I can't comment on those.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    8.0
    Great place, bad water temp
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was extremely cold air wise. And there was no cold water, if you turn on the cold water, either sink or shower it comes out scalding hot to the point of burning you.

    It was nice and private even though others were there too. Great view of the city.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    8.0
    We loved the location, the l communal kitchen, and the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water temperature was all over the place. Our sink had either hot or hotter. And the shower would get hotter the longer you stayed in there. You had to take extremely fast showers or else you will get scalding hot water.

    We both enjoyed having a fully stocked kitchen where we could store our groceries in the pantry or the fridge in our designated spot. We also enjoyed the fact that we could do our laundry there for free.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    8.0
    Good for people traveling light, probably a good place to meet other travelers.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They gave several modes to contact them, but no one responded to my questions (turns out the answer was no, but I had to figure that out myself in advance) Highly recommend getting to know bus route 2 rather than walking to the metro. Grab a Pronto card before you go up. Since it is a house in a residential neighborhood, there are steep hills around it and stairs, so may not be suitable for people who need accommodations.

    This is a converted house in a nice residential neighborhood. The room is small but had a private bathroom. It had nice windows for good natural light. Loved the ceiling fan. The neighborhood is walkable to food and public transport. Door codes were sent twice, easy contactless check in and out. Excellent for people who just need a place to stash their bags, clean up and sleep. There is a kitchen and other amenities but I didn't utilize them fully, someone definitely liked the coffee. This is the first hotel alternative I have booked through booking.com that I would stay at again. I would give other Outsite locations a chance as well.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Would def stay here again (ideal for WFH)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My specific room has its own bathroom but it’s across the hall (unlike the other rooms which have private bathrooms) so I just had to walk past the other rooms, quietly. Don’t mind at all, but in case you do.

    Great location in a quiet neighborhood, close to downtown and main attractions. Great wi-fi and amenities with clean and simple rooms. Each room has a keypad lock that automatically locks after a certain amount of time. The house is set up for people living the remote/WFH life. Houseguests were super respectful people with similar lifestyles. Prompt and friendly response from management. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    A peaceful welcoming that shall last forever within our hearts. We are blessed to have had this opportunity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was truly phenomenal. Would love to come here again sometime.

    It was peaceful and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    1.0
    Disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would not recommend this property based on my stay. From the moment I arrived, I encountered serious issues that were never resolved. The air conditioning system cannot be turned off or controlled by room, which is not mentioned anywhere in the listing. This led to disrupted sleep every night and ongoing sinus irritation, especially since the AC shuts off and restarts randomly in the early hours (e.g., 3 AM). I flagged this on day one, and nothing meaningful was done. The suggestion to "double up on blankets" completely missed the point — it didn’t fix the root problem, and it certainly didn’t help my sinuses. There are also multiple maintenance and cleanliness issues: Rust in the bathroom Dust-filled vent Uneven flooring (trip hazard) Poor water drainage in the bathroom To make matters worse, this stay coincided with a national conference, so changing accommodations wasn’t possible. Instead of meaningful support. There is also no way to call or speak to anyone directly, which made escalation impossible. The property might have charm, but it lacks basic comfort, transparency, and accountability. I strongly urge Booking.com to review this listing for misleading information and guest support standards.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    Great value in unique property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to look for street parking.

    Great concept. Nice sized room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyed the stay overall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was not working correctly. No matter which knobs i turned it had a mind of its own for blistering hot or freezing cold.

    The size and cleanliness of the room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    8.0
    Would recommend it. For the price it is really good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Ac was a little too cool. We were freezing a lot. And the shower isn't running nicely which is pretty annoying.

    I liked how clean the room was and the living space together with the other people. It was really easy to get in and out. The bed was comfortable and the room looked cute. We had shampoo and body wash and towels and nice windows

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    4.0
    On the first day, the room number and code we were given turned out to already be occupied. The WiFi didn’t work, and th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

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