230 W Cedars St. , Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America
Based on 631 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 31, 2024
Karen
CanadaSometimes there were people talking around midnight. Upstairs shower could use a small tray to put stuff on, smelt a weird burning plastic smell one night but could have been from outside. Only happened once.
Excellent location right in the heart of Little Italy and walking distance to bus and trolly. Private room was nice, bed very comfortable. Communal kitchen was excellent with bread eggs pancake mix supplied, added value and we met people this way. We are booked to return and can't wait! Lots of good restaurants nearby.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Palacios
ArgentinaThe room wasn’t in a perfect shape nor clean.
The hosts were nice, and also the location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Nan
United KingdomThe shared bathroom and toilets should be a bit more.
The location is very good. Easy to walk to the water front. Each bed has a curtain for privacy which is very good. The breakfast provide home made pancake, and eggs, which is superb.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Allana
CanadaA bit dated
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 12, 2023
Charrann
United States of AmericaI was in the room with all men
The location was excellent
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Ráhel
HungaryThey couldn’t turn off the A.C. in the private room, which was pushing cold into the room like crazy. It was also noisy. We ended up getting cold with fever, sore throat, headache and all in the middle of our trip, which was of course really bad timing.
Nice ambiance, nice free breakfast. Fun common room. Clean bathrooms. The staff was super friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 4, 2023
Kiera
United States of AmericaThe staff was fantastic! The accommodations were exactly as pictured. It was a great location and very comfortable. We'd visit again!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Michele
NetherlandsCommunication is a bit problematic. If you're a traveler from another country and you do not have calls in your phone plan, your best choice to get in touch with them is to write them an email. Considering that they have the reception open from 7am to 4am it would be great to be in touch with them via Booking or WhatsApp for all updates.
Gracious room and common area. The kitchen is well furnished and offers a good breakfast for the price. The staff does their best to help you if you need it
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Gaia
NicaraguaNot what i read, there was supposed to a kind of urban eco vibe with chickens... The reception had no idea...
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Jocelyn
United States of AmericaPlace could be a little neater. Bit of a cluster and not as put together or updated as it looks on photos but honestly we had a great time and the price was a great deal.
Staff was so welcoming and kind! Guests were all great too, everyone respected our space/stuff. Location is GREAT, lots of stuff near by like Little Italy.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Josef
United States of AmericaCoulda had better shades on the windows in the bedroom.
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Sam
United States of AmericaThe TV didn’t work and the place could’ve been a little cleaner.
Loved the location! Just a couple blocks from Little Italy and the water. The room was spacious and the shared bathroom was right next door to the room. Staff was friendly and check in and out was easy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 7, 2023
Somera
United States of AmericaMore attention to the cleanliness of the showers would be welcome.
Make your pancakes was nice at breakfast. Evening social hour on premises or off site activities was a plus.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 4, 2023
Nouvelle
FranceVery good hostel. Good price, people very friendly. Great accommodations.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 29, 2023
Travel_blue
CanadaMaybe I had high expectations since I have been to much better hostels in Europe. Can do much much better job in cleanliness and the common area is too conjusted. Bedsheets were spotty.
Location is good. Bed had a curtain giving some privacy. Staff will let you hang out even after you check out
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Marek
PolandThe kitchen is a bit dirty as it is mostly used during breakfast and the guest are supposed to be self-sustainable, but it was not a problem, maybe a point to work on.
The staff, the breakfast, the room, and the caramel coffee syrup - it was the first time when I had the pleasure to taste it except in coffee places. It was a nice change of the breakfast routine.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 22, 2023
Teresa
United States of AmericaStaff are Amazing and Location is outstanding, What can I say but Love this place more and more ever time I stay
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 18, 2023
Mario
SwitzerlandToilet not working, or working erratically. Shower with black, slimey spots that I had to clean myself. Windows, wardrobe shelves, top of refrigerator with much dust on them.
Great location. Attentive and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean bed and towels.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 15, 2023
Santiago
MexicoKitchen, sometimes was busy. And the breakfast could be better.
The hostel is very safe, comfort and cleanliness. The location is good, it is possible to walk easy to the main attractions in the downtown. Also, the trolley station(little Italy) is near from the hostel.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 17, 2023
Marquis
United States of AmericaI haven’t had any qualms. Again, very grateful.
I truly do like that a place like this exists. Meets my needs. Very grateful.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 16, 2023
Marquis
United States of AmericaN/A
I enjoy the fact that something like this exists. It is necessary.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 28, 2023
Albinia
United Kingdomthe included breakfast was not available the day we were there
staff were lovely very friendly, helpful and generous. also nice old house.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 25, 2023
Miguel
United States of AmericaIts hard to find somethinhig.
Breakfast, Location and cleanliness were graet
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Mark
United States of Americanothing
location, staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 22, 2023
Somying
VietnamNothing to complain 😊
I really love everything here. Feel like staying at my friend's house. Staff were so friendly and helpful since my first step into the reception and when I checked out. I will definitely come back and stay here when in San Diego again 😊
Stayed in April 2023
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