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Orange Village Hostel Reviews

411 O'Farrell street, San Francisco, California, USA

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77%Overall Rating

From 64 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 69%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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43%

There are few minor things that bothered me (the keys are so small that i lost mine (we are in 21st century, use card keys!)), but the most annoying thing was having no sink in bathrooms. How is this possible? Isnt that against some sort of healthy code? I know for sure it is in Europe. I would also appreciate having power outlete inside locker rooms. Its kind of hard to power all your gadgets only when you are with them in the room. The kitchen and dinning spaces were also way too small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

The hostel is very well located and generally clean. The blankets should have a cover, or be washed. All the blankets in my room were dirty and none of the guests were using them because of how dirty they were. Breakfast is free, but do not expect much, it is made of coffee, tea and waffles. All in all, it is an overpriced average hostel.

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


83%

Centrally located, Orange is well run, very friendly and excellent value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Really enjoyed the little things that helped make the stay memorable. For example, super friendly staff to give advice on restaurants, quality toilet paper, and being provided with a fan in the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


83%

For private room, We stayed 2persons but we received only 1 towel. Not enough for us. You should clean private room every day. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

The area has a lot of homeless people if you exit and go left. if you exit and go right then you are by shopping and other stores and attractions. The staff was very friendly once you get to know them, and each room \ common area is cleaned daily with ZERO MOLD which is saying a lot for a hostel. Inside the hostel is pretty tame, everyone just kind of sticks to their groups unless you meet some friendly solo travelers which was not hard.. It is a good place students and professionals.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


70%

everyone should get a key. would be nice to have a shower when leaving the hostel, eventhough this is a few hours after checkout.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Very nice hostel, close to downtown. But at night maybe a loud.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Excellent location and very good value for money. Good breakfast, helpful staff and very secure. Rooms are big and organized, bathrooms fully functional and clean. At the heart of San Francisco's Downtown, within walking distance to MUNI subway, streetcar and bus service, very close to Chinatown and Union Square, it's crazy for how cheap you can get a nice room in this nicely renovated old hotel. Very comfortable, very safe, and like I said: location, location, location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


67%

Quite nice!!!


83%

Nice and clean. Lots of foreign visitors. Very friendly staff. had a very good stay overall. Leave some dirty laundry on your bed to 'claim' it. That way the housecleaners wont think you moved out, and take the sheets of your bed. Mattress was pretty comfy too. It's possible to leave the room doors unlocked -- if you are in a dorm style room, one of your roommates might leave the door unlocked when they leave. Breakfast is waffles, cereal, toast and 'tang' orange juice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

It was a good hostel to stay in, location is pretty good even though Tenderloin (not good neighborhood/homeless) down the street to your left as you step out of the building. It was clean and quiet. There are no sinks in the bathrooms so you have to wash your hands in your room. Overall it was good, I will stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The positive point was that it is a budget-friendly hostel in the downtown of San Francisco. It could have drink machines inside the hostel and they should take care about their old elevator, which failed while I was there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

The hostel had good value for money. The staff was professional and helpful. The breakfast in the morning was enough to start a new day. The private room was good enough.


57%

please, clean the kitchen... it is very disgusting. And maybe the breakfast would be more varied, some bread, jam, butter, not powder orange juice but fresh one would be welcome. The bedroom with private bathroom was nice. But it would be great if there would have some curtains.. and windows were very thin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Good location, comfy bed and friendly staff. The kitchen is well equipped but not big enough for staff to be preparing waffle mix for the next morning at 8pm when everyone is making tea! Shared bathrooms could do with more regular checks. Would stay again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (35 reviews)


87%

I've stayed in hostels all over the world and never had a tv in the room! Wow! Nice small rooms with private bath. Very convenient. Will be back. Just know that the "wine party" is 1 bottle of wine that goes pretty fast. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

I was so impressed by how clean the toilets and shower facilities were. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

Pros: fantastic location, very close to Union Square. Tenderloin is close by, but was never an issue. Room was very clean and had an en suite bathroom. Price was also fantastic. Cons: ZERO atmosphere. No communal nights, & never saw anyone hanging out. The staff are very disorganized & unapologetic. They messed up our booking and we had to change rooms after one night. And in both rooms we stayed in, there was someone always screaming the whole night. Would I stay here again? Probably not.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


90%

Excellent location, very clean, nice place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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