The San Diego Hostelling International location provides better service and value than some high priced hotels. The accommodations might not be as ritzy, but you can rent your own room with a shower if you like-our room even had a tempurpedic bed! With free pancake breakfasts, wonderful resources for people using public transportation, free wi-fi, a communal kitchen & tv... more

i've been here in august 2008 for 3 nights in a private twin room without bathroom, so i don't know how dorms are. [--]good points are the location, and the cleanliness of the common area, that included kitchen, internet room, public phones, and a "meeting room" the room, instead, was nothing special. It was hot so we only had sheets,... more

We stayed at this hostel for two nights over Thanksgiving. Firstly, the hostel is in a great location in the Gaslamp district. The staff at the desk were friendly and helpful with things like change but not that knowledgable about other tourist info - like bus fares etc. Our private room was clean but did have some noise from the... more

Reviewing this hostel in terms of other hostels, it has a spectacular location in the heart of the gaslamp district. I'm not talking about walking 4 blocks like most of the other hostels...it's right in the middle of it. On 5th street, walk south for great shopping and eating, and north has most gaslamp nightlife w/ tons of bars and... more

One thing I hate about hotel review sites is when people stay at hostels and expect it to be like a hotel in any way, shape, or form. First of all, before you decide to go hostelling, look it up on the internet to see what you're in for, because it's vastly different from a hotel experience. Due to the... more

This has to one of the nicest hostels I have ever stayed at the staff are really friendly helpful and accomodating, the rooms are clean, theres a huge kitchen with comfy couches with free amenities like tea, hot choclate etc there is a free pancake breakfast every morning and if you are unable to make them like me and my... more

Stayed here for 5 nights in a private room with a shared bathroom. This place is a little run down and some parts do need renovating. The staff overall were not good. We were checked in by a boy who looked like he was about 14 and who didnt say two words to us which wasnt a good start. Room... more

I booked a double private bedroom and it was better than a Motel. The welcome party was great. It was full of young nice people. I definetly recomend it. It has an excellent location for a great price. Ellie Barcelona more

I stayed here for about a week. 1st in a private twin room, then in a 4 bed dorm. our private room faced onto the street and it is really noisy out there at night. the dorm room was much quieter. Most of the staff were very friendly and helpful. they have organized activities Taco Tuesday and a Tijuana tour... more