This hostel was amazing! The staff were really kind and made sure the hostel was exceptionally clean (cleaned daily!). The staff made exceptional efforts to build community amongst guests, holding taco Tuesday night, games night etc. As a solo female traveller, I felt incredibly safe in this hostel. I will definitely be coming back if I'm ever in San Diego again.

The hostel is hard to find. The exterior is not obvious when driving past (ie in a taxi) and this causes confusion. Additionally, while prime location close to the beach, this hostel does sit on the corner of a busy intersection. While there is nothing they can do about this and it does quiet down at night, it does take some adjusting to. Fortunately, the hostel provides complimentary earplugs for guests.

A hostel right where you need it, a 2-minute walk from Mission Beach, numerous restaurants, Starbucks, souvenir stores and Belmont Park. Plenty of free public parking around the hostel. Entrance to the hostel and room is secured by a code. Although very small, the hostel has beautiful, spacious private and comfy rooms (which we had), dormitories, a lounge, a mini patio and a very small self-service kitchen. Respect for nighttime quiet is one of the guests' top priorities. In fact, most of them seem to be workers, not tourists, so they need a good night sleep. The downside is that the common areas are really small and you end up stepping on each other. Also, a little dusting could go a long way. Alex and the "long red hair lady" were friendly with us (the other staff members, not that much!!). What's more, Alex accepted my small Amazon packets a few days before our arrival. Last but not least, the hostel offers a copious and tasty breakfast. Hotel room price is right for the area.

Probably the best hostel I've ever stayed at. The host staff were outstanding. They went out of their way to make all the guests welcome and have a good time. They have different participatory activities every night. And the group of travelers that I met were warm and friendly. The travelers are a mix of all ages and backgrounds. The hostel itself is spotless. The hosts clean the bathrooms several times a day. Two of the three showers were working, but there was no wait, even in the morning. Quiet time is after 10 PM. The location is about a block from Mission Beach. I found street parking a few minutes away, but there are also nearby parking lots. The only negative thing I noticed was that there was noise from the street in our bedroom, but we were provided earplugs, and after using them, I did not hear any noise. Overall, highly recommended. This was the highlight of my trip to San Diego.

Of course it is not cheap due to its outstanding location ( however I stayed in one of the single rooms which were far more expensive than the dorms) but it is super clean, very authentic, well self organized and the staff is very nice. Perfect accommodation for young people traveling on their own.

There is a tiny lack of security. Generic door codes are used which is fine but the computer and the software of the booking system at the front desk (with which the bookings etc. are managed) is always unlocked even when the front desk is unpossessed. Of course this does not directly impact the guests experience but is a huge IT security risk as someone with decent computer knowledge …maybe sth for the manager to fix as the staff said even they don’t know the credentials of the computer from their manager?!

I had an amazing stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was super friendly and perfect for meeting fellow travelers from all over the world. The common areas were clean, cozy, and well-designed. The staff was incredible—always smiling, helpful, and full of great local tips. The beds were comfortable, the rooms well-kept, and everything was well-organized. I felt right at home and would 100% recommend this place to anyone. I’ll definitely come back!

I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel thanks to the incredibly friendly and helpful staff who made me feel welcome from the start. The entire place was impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to the comfort of my stay. I also loved the variety of activities offered—they were a great way to meet other travelers and explore the area in a fun and relaxed way

On top of the great location, the staff is very committed to keeping the place clean and making guests feel comfortable, including organizing social entertainment events (games, burgers, tacos). I found that quiet hours at night were respected, and other guests were considerate, allowing me to have a good rest. Overall, a great value for money!

The staff was so friendly - they made my stay really enjoyable and unforgettable. The every day program is great and fun. It is possible to prepare a breakfast and use the kitchen freely throughout the day. The location is really great with bus connections to everywhere in San Diego.

All great!

I loved everything about this gem of a hostel. Unbeatable location, brilliantly-run, clean, great atmosphere, super staff, great rooms....

There's nothing not to like. Except maybe leaving.

By far the nicest hostel I stayed in while traveling California for 3 weeks. Super friendly and helpful stuff, place is super clean, location is great. Interior design is cozy and shared facilities were all super nice. Also activities were being offered. There were lockers available, luggage storage available and I was welcome to shower after check-out to go to the airport all refreshed. Best thing for me though: I always felt I could reach out 24/7 with any concern that may arise. Felt super safe and had a very good time.

As other people mentioned before there is no AC in the rooms but since I‘m from Germany and we rarely use ACs that was NBD. We left the window open so fresh air came in and there was also a fan to cool the room down a bit.