San Diego Hostels

Location: you know how it is Location Location Location is always key, well this hostel is so close to ghetto, being on 14th Street, a sad conglomeration of homelessness and crime. I saw a worker having to go after a bystander that seemed to have been waiting for anyone to come out of the place, then a biker stole a displaced person's handbag (appeared to have passed out under the influence outside the premises). Staff: I liked Carlos and Ricky a lot, both were always very helpful, accommodating, so was the darker lady at the front desk and the cleaning attendant. I would have problems with my NZ phone to rebook and extend my stays, both would just take care of my reservation by phone and they would email me the confirmation. This happened twice as I extended my stay for a total of 3 weeks. Unfortunately when I tried to do the same through a new worker on the phone (I apologize to not know his name), he sternly asserted that Ricky and Carlos should not be taking reservations by phone. I politely tried to explain myself that I've always had problems with my phone, that I was a repeat or returning guest, and Ricky and Carlos were just being helpful. My mistake was I had asked him if he was the owner then I realized who he was, through the same voice that I would hear in the lobby getting upset over little things with other guests. As soon as I asked if he might have been the owner or manager (since he kept saying Ricky and Carlos were wrong to have helped me process my reservations to extend via phone and email), he hung up and then sent me the email, which I have attached here. Common areas: I wouldn't say they are the classiest and cleanest of hostels in town. If you want a real ”classy” hostel, unassuming without shoving the term in your face, GO TO HI HOSTEL (HOSTEL INTERNATIONAL), they are the cleanest, classy if one must say, organized, huge common areas that are not noisy (Stay Classy can very noisy), right in the middle of Gaslamp Quarter and non-profit. Bed: excellent concept of the separation of ”quarters” via heavy curtains, but tbh it got claustrophobic if you stay long enough in your lil space. It also felt like a morgue as you enter the passageway of the room with all these quarters.

A great little hostel in the centre of town. A very well laid out hostel with a nice common area and clean and comfy rooms/bathrooms. Good transport links nearby to get around the city and to the airport.

I had the opportunity to stay here on the 18-20th of January and received excellent service from Doreen at the front desk, who was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and very helpful with my check in process. I travel quit a bit with my company and told them If we have to go back to San Diego, This is where i would like to stay. The breakfast was very good and the rooms and bed very clean and comfortable.

Once again I had an incredible stay here, the staff and location are both terrific! Just like last time, Olivia was totally awesome and did everything she could to ensure that my stay was perfect. Everything was very clean and well-kept in all places throughout as well. The entire setup is organized to help make new friends, ones from all over the country/world, which is a plus for people who are socially active or like to get to know interesting people. The price is great as well, for those who are keeping costs on their mind. I feel both younger and older people would be able to handle the setup, the bunks are very easy to navigate, not cumbersome or hard to get in/out of at all. Overall, I have no complaints or bad thoughts in any way whatsoever, everything went so well for this most recent stay here. Olivia was SUPER professional & friendly throughout the entire experience again & I highly encourage anyone who wants to spend time in this part of San Diego to go ahead with Samesun.

Another enjoyable stay during SD Comic Con! Stephan, the manager was very responsive to and questions and requests. Wanted to mention that staff member Eric was very helpful.  I appreciated his help in getting the morning going with much needed coffee. The bed in my room was very comfy.  The facilities were very clean as usual. The kitchen was in excellent condition.  I hope to stay there again next next year!

Die Lage ist großartig, im Gaslampenviertel. Etwa eine halbe Stunde zu Fuß vom berühmten Balboa Park entfernt. Es ist nicht weit vom Hafen von San Diego entfernt. Viele Bars und Restaurants im Erdgeschoss. Gut ist sehr praktisch und schlecht ist nachts sehr laut. Die Wahl für das Nachtleben ist hier genau richtig. Die Musik unten ist viel Latin und es gibt Straßenbands. Okay. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Werde eine Stadtrundfahrt organisieren. Das Frühstück ist durchschnittlich, keine Milch. Die Dekoration ist sehr einzigartig, die Terrasse ist sehr warm, aber leider bleibt keine Zeit zum Genießen. Wäsche einen Dollar nach dem anderen waschen, einen Dollar trocknen. Würde hier in Betracht ziehen, wenn ich wiederkomme.

Bittersweet to leave this place after 9 weeks of friendhips made, the most accommodating and kind owner James and Nancy along with their staff Charles, Tim, Aerial, Andrew, Chris and Adam. I will miss y'all. This hostel has a magnet, down to earth, caring, most amicable which I have not found or experienced in any other hostel or hotel (trust me, I have been to so many). I will also miss Jame's delicious pastries, cakes and pancakes every morning with coffee without fail, the chill and quiet lobby and patio where I could focus on my work, excellent rates that are honest and forthcoming. Most of all, I will miss its location for everyone's safety, right in the middle of Gaslamp, you can't go better than that. Love you all 💕