I really like this hostel Always very clean - kitchen open…read more24/7. front desk 24/7, a lot of art work and colorful deco's. location is easy to get around from. the stuff is a bit (too) reserved but professional. REALLY slow elevator:)) This hostel feels relaxing with a lot of common spaces. doesn't give the vibe of just a "hookup" hostel (unless that is what you are looking for). cool curtains on each bunk bed to allow you privacy when you sleep or using the light when others are sleeping, AC unit in the room, GREAT mattress (less the pillow). already made beds. Personal bed lamp (that actually works) interesting building with "see through" floor between the floors. many (clean) restrooms/showers that also offer you free shampoo/soap dispenser and towels available to use (on the shelve next to the shower) also was nice to see they offer you little recyclable food boxes so you can take the food you made in the kitchen with you. at this hostel you feel that the hostel is for you and not that you are there for the hostel (like some other hostels)

I had amazing time about 2 weeks lived here. Location: It…read moreis located on Market st and 5th Ave Downtown, in center of Gaslamp area so very convienient for everything. Near by CVS, close to Ralps market, restaurants, bar club.... Room: they clean everyday. They give you shower towel for each bed, also there are a lot of towel in bathroom. So many bathroom in this hostel, one in room and another 2 each floor. Kitchen: this area is big and comfortable with all of stuffs you can use. Open 24 hours, whenever you feel hungry you can make some foods. Hot water, coffee machine,....always ready for you. Laundry: $1 for wash and $1 for dry. Only quarter so you can get change at cashier. A little but old system but good condition and working very well. Customer service: They have so many people who work as a receptionist at different time. I lived here 2 weeks and met all. All of them is friendly, kindly, helful and professional. Impressive work!!! Price: Im pretty sure you will get cheaper price when you book the room at this hostel, or on official hostel's website more than on any online app. And cheaper if you book on weekday compare to weekend. Great job Hi SD hostel team!!! Very high recommendation for all of travellers around the worlds!!!!

This review is for the jiujitsu portion of this place. I enrolled my girlfriend here and she loves…read moreit. She has no experience in martial arts so it's important for her to get good basics and foundation. Her first couple classes she's already learned a few things that will help her in the real world if a situation arises. The teachers David and his son as well as Sarai the female instructor are great. It's not so crowded like other classes I've attended so we get better personal attention from the instructors. They teach in both English and Spanish. There are also kids classes in the evenings at 530 every day that is strictly for kids only. The prices are very cheap compared to the US. Recommend this place to learn self defense if you live around the area or if you're staying at the hostel.

Cool people but I think Ray needs a little more tattoo experience. I didn't walk the hostel but it…read morelooked big from the living room. Let me know what do you think?

First of all the pictures make it look nicer than it is. I liked the place and would stay again,…read morebut it's not for everybody. It is located right on the border between the two border entrances. The location has its pluses and minuses which I will discuss later. When I entered it looked like a flop house with families laying on mattresses. I questioned myself as to my choice. I had to ask someone for directions and they directed me to the second floor. There was a reception desk, separate bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, dining area, living room and the two tier sleeping cubicles. When I was shown my cubicle I was pleasantly surprised how clean the linens were. The cubicle came with a sheet, pillow with pillow case and a blanket. Safety: theres activity in the living space (cooking, talking) till at least 11pm. While I could hear it from my cubicle it made me feel safe. The family that runs the place lives there and there is someone at the front desk 24/7. There is a long line of manned cabs outside the entrance 24/7. Being that the location is by the border there are a lot of police. If all hell was to break loose you could run to the US border in about a minute. Noise level is high, but surprisingly I didn't hear anything from people sleeping in the cubicles around me. Location minuses: there is not much to do there, especially at night. To get anywhere in Tijuana you have to cross no mans land which is too dangerous at night. You have to cab it out of there and back at night . Internet price was around $11. Patrons all seemed to be on there iPhone and kept to there selves which made for little interactions. If your a seasoned 3rd world traveler this place will probably be acceptable

Most rentals that are shared living spaces have a definitive respect for roommates . Every lease…read moreI've signed stated no noise between the hours of 10pm and 10am . So I'd rate this as a decent place that's way to comfortable disturbing my rest . It sounds like school cafeteria full of people trying to talk at the same time. LOUD . I'm talking construction zone noise levels! For the most part I enjoy the respectful staff. The manager and his wife are very nice and professional. But the guests that live there longer term live on the middle floor in private rooms . They wake up early . Unfortunately for the rest of the guests that means EVERYONE SLEEPING IN THE MAIN FLOOR IS DISRUPTED by there early habits. The noise doesn't stop until 11pm it's loud all day. For some reason the employees including the manger and his wife don't ask them to be respectful. put up a sign or mention to the loud guests that they should cook at 9am and not 7am . the kitchen should be closed until 9am I wish to treat the common space like there is paying guests within reach of those sleeping . You can hear a pin drop in the common room. But who cares about the guests that are obviously trying to save money during a struggle . (You would stay in a private room if you could afford it ) Like clockwork every morning At 7am and they come up and feel very comfortable with speaking across the room using outside voices . Not to mention the Tv is loud and the radio has to be louder then the tv of course lol They basically function like it's noon instead of 7am :(

I needed a quick place to stay near the beach to run my 5K and grabbed a room here at California…read moreDreams. I don't mind staying in hostels and was able to get one of their private rooms. There are also dorm rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. The common area is nice with a large couch, a kitchen for cooking and storing food and a TV. Pacific Beach is a few steps away with plenty of dining options around. I had a nice time here. You can't beat the price to stay so close to the ocean. The staff was great and gave me a tour of the facility when I arrived. You can rent equipment like surfboards, bikes, skateboards, beach towels, etc from the front office. California Dreams has everything you need to make your beach experience fun. They also run a coffee shop outside in the mornings.

I arrived with an 11pm checkin. I left with an 8am checkout. I just wanted somewhere safe and cheap…read moreto stay at during comic con. Everything went beyond smoothly. The room was very quiet. I was first in bathroom when I woke up, so no issues using the bathroom. I slept very well. Woke up twice in the middle of the night, but I'm a light sleeper. Heard light snoring in middle of night. The staff was very friendly. Asked purpose of visit. Fully explained all amenities. Gave complimentary ear plugs. I was a little worried about finding parking at 11pm. But there were a ton of spaces everywhere. I would definitely come back here again.

Location, location, location! Probably Rosaritos best kept secret right it in the heart of it. The…read morebeach is just a block away to west and all the shops and restaurants on Benito Juarez, are a block to the east. Basic accommodations, secure, safe!

Vibes here are absolutely immaculate. I did not expect to enjoy this place as much as I did…read more I've only stayed in one other hostel before--a hostel in Zurich, Switzerland--so it was hard not to compare the two experiences. This hostel sits right on the beach and boardwalk and is known for its lively, social atmosphere. I was originally hoping for something a bit more peaceful and restful, but I ended up loving the energy. In terms of cleanliness, it doesn't quite measure up to my experience in Zurich. However, that shortcoming is easily overshadowed by the incredible ambiance and stunning location. The sound of the ocean waves alone is enough to melt away stress. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly faces. The hostel feels like one giant living room filled with friends from all over the world. Conversations happen naturally, and everyone seems relaxed, welcoming, and carefree. It's genuinely amazing how easy it is to connect with people despite language barriers or age differences. The accommodations themselves are simple--basic bunk beds and shared bathrooms--but comfortable and clean enough. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up to a cool ocean breeze was pure bliss. If you're looking for luxury, this probably isn't the place. But if you're looking for atmosphere, community, and an unbeatable beachfront experience, it's hard to beat.

Sergio, Stephanie , Sami and Victor had the best hospitality ever and made my San Diego trip epic!…read moreI will definitely come back again. I travel a lot, and this is by far the best hostel I've ever stayed at!

Least expensive hostel in San Diego…read more Close to almost everything. Also, a short trolley ride to Little Italy as well as a WeWork for digital nomads.

When me an my brother got there. It was was a four man room the room smelled and was a mess. My…read morebrother cause of his leg needed a bottom bunk. The didn't want to move the other guy so my brother can have the bottom bunk. The staff were rude and wanted to charge me extra to move us to a different room so we can have bottom bunk. And said we can't just come in here and demand bottom bunk and asked if we had doctors note We won't be staying here no more unhappy customers

First time staying at a hostel. Lots to like about this place, friendly staff, daily activities,…read moreeverything was functional. It's not a 5-star hotel and it's a well used hostel, but the price was right and the experience talking to people from around the world there unbeatable. There's also free cook your own breakfast. The only downside is the same for any communal living place, people coming and going while you're trying to sleep, some pot smoking (no smoking in the hostel but if people smoke outside, you can smell it when the window are open), etc. still I had a great time. Highly recommend.

I stayted all hostels around Downtown San Diego and I can say this hostel is the best!!! This is my…read morefirst choice when I travel to San Diego. Location: heart of Little Italy, so many restaurant, few minutes walking to trolley station, walking to habor, easy to connect anywhere you want to go. Price: it will be cheaper if you book online and price will change everyday depend on seasons. Probably more expensive but not much compare to another hostel around but it deserved because the room and your bed absolutely better. Room and bed: clean, very comfortable, they clean every day after check out time 11am, and then they always check and clean bathroom many time on the day. They have so many bathroom, so I never wait when I need to use. Kitchen: big with all stuffs you need for cooking, coffee, tea, water alway ready to serve you for free. They have breakfast every morning at 7am to 9am with sandwich, eggs, bananas, pancake that make by yourself. Customer service: Thank you very much for treat me like home during my staying time here. I lived here over 2 months for working travelling so I know all of employees here. They are very friendly and helpful. They host a lot of activities during a week. It will great if you are solo traveler and want to make new friends around the worlds. Thank you again for all, I truly have good time when I stayed at ITH hostel! Very high recommend for all travellers!!!

I've stayed at several hostels throughout Southern California. Samesun Ocean Beach is by far one of…read morethe better ones I've booked. . After staying downtown all weekend, I wanted a more quiet and calm spot for my last night in SD. I booked through Priceline and prepaid my stay for the night at $41 in an all female 6-bed dorm. Mark greeted me upon my arrival early Sunday evening. He was kind, professional and informative. We actually are both from the same home state, coincidentally. After checking me in, he gave me a tour. . The place is huge and very clean. Very much donned in a surfer bohemian aesthetic. They have surfboards for rent, but extra towels, blankets and yoga mats are free to use at will. There's a tv room that leads to the courtyard/lounge and kitchen areas. Plenty of seating either on small tables, benches or the patio couches. There's also a hammock, a front porch with swing chairs, a bar, & vending machines. A couple of clear door fridges are in the lounge area and duplicate in the kitchen. There are top left shelves designated to abandoned foods that are up for grabs. The kitchen is like an island surrounded by the lounge, courtyard and downstairs dorm hall. This arrangement allows the kitchen to remain open 24 hours as the dorm hall side is closed off with a sliding door. Most hostels close their kitchen at night to not disturb other guests, but this is most convenient. They also offer free tea accesible 24 hours and free breakfast from 7am-9am. . There are several single occupancy restrooms and two communal ones designated for men and women. My room was tight quarters, but overall functional. There's a nook with an overhead light next to the bed and adjacent to an outlet. The room has a big window which my fellow roomies did the right thing and opened it wide. The room also has a mirror vanity and sink which was helpful if I didn't want to go out to the hall to use the restroom. The sheets were clean, smelled phreshly washed and the blanket was thick and warm. . It's also not far from downtown. I commuted there via the trolley and the bus which took about 45 minutes. You can cheat the system and take an Uber part of the way to or from Old Town (the bus leg of the trip). I would definitely stay here again and hope to have more time in Ocean Beach. There are many restaurants, cafes and shops nearby and literally steps from the water. If you need quality accommodations, in a great location on a budget, Samesun will get the job done! . Sidenote: There are only stairs inside and outside of the building.

I had never been to a hostel before. None the less stayed at one. I'm a female. I was alone in a…read morebusiness trip. I was truthfully very scared to make this decision, but it ended up being the best one ever. If I ever stay in San Diego for work again, it'll be here. It felt like I was in college again! I felt safe. I felt secure. The environment was SO welcome and friendly. The staff were extremely helpful. The location is unbeatable. I went to the beach to watch the sunset every night. Then I went back and got work done in the common area while eating dinner. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. Yeah, I was in the top bunk of a tiny bed. With 6 other girls. But they were super respectful. It was quiet. Charging plugs attached to the bed. For what you pay, it's so worth it. Hostels aren't for everyone I'm sure, but I had such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to go back!