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USA Hostels San Diego Reviews

726 5th Avenue, San Diego CA, San Diego, California, USA

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93%Overall Rating

From 75 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 94%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 94%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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100%

Everything was cool. The Tijuana tour was kinda weak. Felt to planned and not the real Tijuana I wanted to see

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


93%

I enjoyed my stay at this hostel and made lots of friends, thanks for always keeping the friendly atmosphere!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Excellent staff. Small rooms. No washing facilities due to upgrade. Enjoyed my stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Quite simply the best hostel I've ever stayed in. Fantastic location, great staff, absolutely impeccably clean. Being 30, I was worried that it might be too much of an 18-year-old backpacker party place but it's not - there's a nice and relaxed vibe, people doing their own thing but it's super friendly at the same time. Don't stay anywhere else in San Diego - this is THE place. Oh, Tanya is a fantastic hairdresser - ask her to cut your hair and she'll do a great job!


93%

Everything is perfect. I'd only suggest that the hostel prepare a little breakfast, instead of guests prepare their own breakfast.


93%

This hostel is located in an ideal part of downtown San Diego (gaslight district). There are heaps of really cool pubs near by so it is not to hard to stumble home after you have had a skin full.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Nice hostel, great location, everything you would need the only issue was it was very dull, the way the hostel is set up means it is not easy to socialize. There is a lounge room but the door is closed and its not very 'enticing'. Do not stay at this hostel if you are looking for a party hostel, do stay here if you want a quiet, chilled couple of nights.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


70%

Location was the major positive of the hostel but the hostel itself was pretty average.


93%

It' a perfect place to stay in busy downtown San Diego. Perfect to discover everything. But! You should get new windows for the rooms facing the 5th street for noise reduction. You can only get to sleep after 2am. After all the clubs are closed. Anything else was just fine!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


97%

The room was quite noisy

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


100%

awesome hostel, probably the best i stayed it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the great ratings and compliment! We're glad you enjoyed your stay.

80%

Pancakes + fresh fruit + oatmeal at breakfast are great! Be earned that there are some renovations going on right now, including the laundry room (which is not in use).

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the ratings and comments. We hope to conclude the work soon. The city is taking a look at our laundry and as a result we had to pull it apart for awhile. We think we should have our laundry back working in a week or so.

100%

The facility had a vibrant and warm energy. The staff was awesome. Great location. I will definitely be back!! Couldn't ask for a more perfect location.

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


97%

Brilliant Hostel. Well planned, and well thought out. The options for breakfast were brilliant. A really comfortable place.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the compliments.We're glad that our efforts are making our guests' time with us a pleasant experience.

100%

I had an incredible stay at USA hostels San Diego. Fantastic location in the middle of everything and top notch facilities! Beds were extremely comfortable and I had my own outlets! Showers and toilets were really good as well. Definitely do the Tijuana tour if you stay here! I had a blast and met great people, including the staff! Thanks for everything, Rodrigo, Veronica, Beth and Take! I hope to be back soon!

Owner Comment (Show)
Wow! thanks for all the great comments. We'll be sure to pass your comments along to the staff!

97%

Cool hostel, nice staff and good security great place for the value; will definitely stay here again. Thanks had a great time.


100%

change the water tap in the bathroom on the first floor. they are too small. and reduce the ON time of the infrared sensor, everytime I use it I have to wait for a long time till it switch the water tap off.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • All Male Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks for the high ratings and heads up on the faucet. We've fixed it now. happy travels.

100%

A pleasure to stay at this facility! I think of it each time I go to San Diego!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Just a great hostel with a lot of activities e.g. Tijuana Tour and Pub/Club Crawl. The hostel is located directly at the Gaslamp quater which is the party district of San Diego. Also if you arrive by car the a lot of parking lots close to the hostel. We highly recommend to stay their.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


83%

A great hostel. Excellent if you like to party. The activities offer a trip to Tijuana etc but are unfortunately mostly good for people who like to party. Anyways, staff is excellent. Good location, harbor in walking distance. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, bagels, coffee & tee. Unfortunately no milk. Enjoyed it though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks for your comments. We share your concern about milk, but unfortunately have no way to securely store it for longer periods. We do however have milk for sale in the vending machine. We're glad you enjoyed the other items we have for breakfast.

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