Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown Reviews

The staff all the time tryin to do their best and so lovely and friendly...no idea about their salary but they should get double for their interest and being helpful...

I stayed one night at the Downtown HI offering, and really enjoyed myself. I met several very friendly people who I continued to travel with to our next destination. The noise is quite noticeable at the location, but the rooms are nice, and the building offers a myriad of nooks and crannies to chill out in. There is a nice open space (courtyard) on the second floor that provides some natural connection and serenity from the urban noise that surround the hostel.

The hostel had a smell of "old" or dust. I guess it's part of the character of the building...The temperature was a bit too warm. One shower wasn't working (by room # 325). And breakfast was...out 15 minutes only after breakfast time started. Overall, excellent location. Parking is a hassle but the staff was very knowledgeable to show us where to park for free. I liked the fact that there were not only dorms but private rooms as well. I would use the hostel again.

Great beds and really friendly staff which was great. Internet was very poor and the bathrooms weren't the best but the location was smack in the middle of the Gas Lamp. Would definitely stay here again!

We were very impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and volunteers at this hostel. We will gladly recommend it to friends.

Great location, safe, clean and cheap. I cant imagine you would dissapointed!

The staff was excellent. They were eager to help without making much fuss. It was easy to interact with them. There was only one small glitch. They can advertise that in case of full occupancy, they can only give room after 1:30 pm. This will be of great help. Otherwise services were excellent, cleanliness was very good.

This is a really nice hostel in an excellent location, however our room was facing the main street which was very noisy until about 3am every night, which made it quite hard to get any sleep. It's a really good place to meet other travellers, especially if you're travelling alone. Also the little extras like hot chocolate and coffee available all day were brilliant. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Being an HI you know it's going to be well organised and great value for money.