I stayed for five days in a room for four people. At first, one of my roommates was noisy because he had a heavy cough and a runny nose. I asked to change rooms, and the staff kindly responded to my request. When I accidentally left my room key inside, they opened the door right away without hesitation. Later, when I changed my check-out date, they willingly accepted the change and refunded the extra charge. The kitchen was spacious! I had no major complaints, although a few of the stoves didn’t work very well. The refrigerator was large enough to store all my groceries. The shower and restrooms were acceptable—not very dirty. The only downside was the noise from a nearby club, which disturbed my sleep. Considering the reasonable price, I was very satisfied with my stay overall.

I had a great stay in San Diego at this hostel. The staff was welcoming, but especially the stellar HOUSEKEEPING staff who were always around keeping the place tidy (everything was always impeccably clean) and the free breakfast running smooth. The location is right in the heart of downtown, close to Petco Park and lots of transit options to the Zoo and Balboa Park. Restaurants and coffeeshops are plentiful nearby.

Unfortunately, the mattress on my bunk was VERY sunken in - it was actually uncomfortable. But I managed to fall asleep. Also, this hostel is in the Gaslamp district with is also the drinking/clubbing district so if you stay on a weekend, it WILL be very loud with crowds and music. Just use the free earplugs provided at check in and you can get by.

Simple breakfast provided which is nice. Hostel location is Gaslamp quarter (downtown), so night time can be loud for light sleepers, but earplugs are provided. Great location to check out multiple clubs and bars at night. Relatively close to public transportation which can take you to the SD Zoo and Balboa Park, the airport, UCSD, etc. Room was simple and clean; locks are $6 on the first floor for the lockers if you don't bring your own. Multiple bathrooms are located throughout the floor.

I'm a light sleeper so I had to wear earplugs at night to block out club music from outside. Not a big deal though.

Clean, artsy modern design, newly renovated, nice breakfast, best coffee - quality and very safe with staff checking the entry passes upon entering the building. Nice engaged staff.

Even if I asked for a quieter room in the courtyard and was given exactly what I asked for, it was super noisy during the night (loud music/beat from one of the downstairs bars?). In the morning, either someone was disposing of glass bottles into a special container or they were being picked up, but the sound of shattering glass bottles went on forever. The hostel is located in the Gaslamp Quarter, which always seems alive.

Everything is very comfortable. From the moment you step into reception, you feel a very calm vibe. The rooms are cozy, and the beds are super comfortable. The different spots around the hostel are top-notch, from the kitchen/game room to the atrium. The location really makes you feel like a local in San Diego. While there is some street noise due to the area, it’s not really an issue—the rooms are very well insulated. The receptionists are lovely. Every one of them that I met was friendly, attentive, and spoke to you in a really nice way. Many of them speak Spanish if you need it.

The cleanliness is a bit excessive in my opinion—they’re always cleaning. At times, I felt uncomfortable because they were cleaning while I was eating in the kitchen, and this happened at different times of the day. Since it’s a shared room, it’s really just luck who you’ll end up sharing with. In my case, I was with two Indian guys who didn’t have the best hygiene, and the room had a bit of a strong smell. But well, that’s not the hostel’s fault.

A large well-equipped kitchen with spacious sitting area with many tables, where we could work/sudy and socialize. Juice for breakfast is good. kitchen was cleaned by the stuff everyday although some hostellers did not do wash-up. It was only 10 min to Convention Center. Folks staying there were friendly and reasonable. Young, old and families are mixed. Only a few min walk from the Airport bus stop on Broadway/5th Ave. Some fruits are availble for breakfast. The beds are curtained for privacy.

No working can opener. it took 15 min to open a can with 3 people's help. It would be nice to have boxed serials and milk for breakfast. Poriddge was too sweet. Beds on the top were hard to climb up to due to the board nailed on the side.Thus it was Slightly tricky to climb up. Air-bent wasn't working well but opening a window widely helped to get rid of shower dumpt smell.

Fantastic location in the heart of San Diego You're near the best restaurants and things to do in San Diego. You could walk to the seashore. No vehicle needed to get around anywhere you need to go. The staff is very friendly and flexible and accommodating. They're also very good with security. It has an elevator so you don't have to drag your luggage upstairs. Every area but especially the kitchen and bathrooms is sparkling clean. One thing I really love is they have coffee and tea available all the time. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and I like the privacy curtains. Ample bathrooms on the whole floor so you don't have to wait. It's a great value.

I can't think of a thing I didn't like.

The Hi San Diego Downtown Hostel is located right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter, which makes your stay in San Diego quite easy as you can walk / get a bus or trolley to several places within the city and outside of it. The Hostel common spaces are spacious and clean. The kitchen has so many utensils (including a rice cooker and free rice!). The breakfast is served every morning on time and it includes several foods (both sweet and sour). There's always coffee and tea available. Also there's a pool table and games in the common room. Even though it's a busy hostel, the bathrooms were most of the time very clean and I didn't have to ever wait to get to a shower. The staff was also always friendly and they wrote on a black board the activities happening in the city each day. I found this very helpful and cute :) Overall a really nice stay in San Diego.

There were very few power plugs and sockets inside the rooms. Which in hindsight is not really a big deal, as it indeed forces you to stay in the common areas more often and be more social! However, you should inform people about this when they check-in.

I had a great week in San Diego HI. Complimentary breakfast with bagels, cream cheese, jam, banana and coffee. Everything you need to start you day. Love the interior design, plenty of space to chill and relax. The billiard table near the kitchen was great. Washing and drying was only $1 each, bills can easily exchanged into coins at the front desk. The building ist in the gaslamp quarter, and I like the security guidelines while entering the building. Made me feel quite safe.

This is not a dislike, but maybe good to know information. As the building is right in the city center, it was or can be a little bit noisy. The walls seem a little bit thin, and windows were not soundproof. I missed some outlets near or next to my bed, usually I hang out in the common room or floor to charge my phone.

The hostel's area is great. Nearby, there are various restaurants offering different types of food to suit all tastes. The room is not very large. The shower has a very small enclosure. The staff is very attentive.There is no parking available at the hotel, but there's a building on the corner where parking costs $1 per hour. So it was okay.

There is no television. The bed is not very big; it's a standard double bed. The air conditioner is located behind the curtain, which doesn’t make much sense. The room also lacks sufficient lighting, considering the only window is where the air conditioner is and if you open the curtain, it faces another establishment, offering no privacy.