Hostels in California, United States

I have two suggestions: 1. The soundproofing is extremely poor; I'd strongly recommend carpeting all the floors. 2. The breakfast was simply awful. For the same price, hotels I've booked in Venice Beach provide complimentary breakfast. Aside from these points, everything else was fantastic. The hotel was exceptionally clean, and the bathroom in my room was well-designed with separate toilet and shower areas. My single room had a window, letting natural sunlight stream onto the bed, and offered a pleasant view of trees outside. The room was also well-equipped with an ironing board, an iron, and a spacious desk, which I found very convenient. The location is superb; Santa Monica Pier and the beach are just a few minutes' walk away, and I enjoyed sunbathing there every day. The front desk service was excellent; they even switched to Mandarin when speaking to me. They also offered complimentary luggage storage after check-out, and guests could even return to the hotel to wait for their ride or charge their phones, which was a huge plus.

The hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of downtown San Diego, surrounded by numerous bars and restaurants. A nearby bus provides easy access to the airport. The property is well-maintained and offers pleasant amenities, including a pool table and arcade machines. However, one drawback is also its location—it’s right in the lively party area, which can lead to noise at night. If you’re sensitive to noise, you might want to consider an alternative hotel.

Good and safe area. Rooms are quite and tidy. Staff was not reponsive. They re not in the lobby most of the time. Other then that price is cheap you get what you paid

This was my second time staying in the dormitory here! The location is excellent, with both the subway and bus stops within a 5-minute walk. I stayed in a female-only quad room. The room has bunk beds (each with a pillow, blanket, sheets, one light, and an outlet), air conditioning, a window that opens for ventilation (as there was a slight lingering smell), and a personal locker (you need to bring your own lock). There's also a private changing area with a mirror, light, and curtain, so you can change clothes in the room. A trash can is provided. There are several hooks to hang luggage, but no hangers. For the bottom bunk, taller individuals might find it a bit low, so it might be worth requesting an upper bunk. Amenities like towels and hairdryers can be borrowed from the front desk. Breakfast includes two types of bagels, sliced bread, oranges, jam, cream cheese, oatmeal (I think?), coffee, hot water, tea bags, and mineral water. Some people were cooking with ingredients they bought in the kitchen! There were also two large refrigerators where you could store items by writing your name on them. The shower rooms, toilets, and a changing area with mirrors and curtains are all located in one spot but are separated. The shower rooms have shelves outside for luggage, but they're a bit narrow, and there are no hooks or luggage racks inside the individual stalls, which can be a bit inconvenient. Shampoo and body soap are provided. (Many people were changing in the adjacent changing room.) In the mornings, depending on the time, there were often many people doing their makeup, but I didn't have to wait and everyone shared the space well. One issue I had was on just one night when I tried to use the shower, all four stalls only had cold water, with no explanation or sign that they were broken. It was freezing, which was terrible. I recommend testing if the hot water works at the sink before changing when you use the shower room! Also, the hotel entrance is narrow, and there's no elevator, so it's immediately steep stairs. Carrying large suitcases to the rooms can be very challenging. When checking out, you need to remove the pillow and the two sheets you used from your bed and return them to the small window at the front desk. Please also return your card key to the front desk. If you have any other questions, the front desk staff are helpful and should be able to assist you. I hope this information is useful.

The location is perfect for Venice Beach and short walk from Santa Monica. Bike and scooter rental on the doors step as well as bars restaurants and coffee shops. The staff here are super helpful and the rooms are clean. Great shared space to chill over looking the beach. Tea and coffee facilities 24hr with use of kitchen. Bagels and porridge oats available for breakfast. Shower rooms and toilets spotless with great water pressure.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a fantastic budget-friendly option for travelers looking to stay in the heart of the city. The location is unbeatable, just a short walk from Union Square, public transit, and major attractions like Chinatown and the Ferry Building. The hostel is clean, secure, and well-maintained, with both dormitory and private room options. Guests often praise the friendly staff, organized activities, and free or low-cost breakfast. The communal kitchen and lounge areas encourage social interaction, making it ideal for solo travelers. Overall, it’s a lively, comfortable, and convenient place to stay in San Francisco.

This price is still ok.

The room is clean and tidy, and the staff is friendly!

Private beds with curtains providing privacy. Pillow too soft and thin for me. Has shelf to put things and hooks for hanging clothes. Shower was great. Rainshower head with strong water pressure. Bathroom very clean. Pot of coffee provided in the morning. Surrounding area has many homeless, but they don't bother you so no worries.

EVEN THOUGH I STAYED THEIR IN FEBRUARY, THEY DENIED ME SERVICE B/C I HAVE A CALIFORNIA ID. THE FRONT DESK CLERK WASN'T BUSINESS SAAVY, NOR DID HE CARE. THANKS TO SECOND WITNESS, I RECEIVED REFU ND & EXPLANATION OF POLICY WITH PASSPORTS & ID.