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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

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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100%

I love the fact that we have some privacy while sleeping, because of the bed, and that the showers are in a room and you can close the door and take a shower, since I don't like curtains. The location was perfect, there were lots of places to eat and go out at night near there. Since we were there with a car, the closest parking was like 5 minutes walking and was 10 to 15 dollars each night. Also, the staff was very nice and helpful. I recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Super fun hostel. Very social and welcoming.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


97%

The hostel was great! Rachel at reception was great to talk to and very helpful. My only suggestion is that the hostel needs a Barbados flag and blueberries for pancakes.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Barbados
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We re-order flags every year or so and we'll be sure to keep a Barbados flag in mind next time! We love to change them up.

97%

It's a really nice and friendly place which is located in down town

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Iran
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Best hostel EVER!!! Super organized, clean, well located, friendly staff. I just have good things to say about this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Music in the entrance/stairs should be lower at 8am. The music was quite loud at 8am and we regularly woke up from it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

Very good location for budget traveller.. The breadfast is good and bathroom very clean. I like the decor of the hostel. However, the lamp and window frame in the room are dusty. The bedsheet is smelly. Would be better if seperate bathroom for male and female.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved this place... I would stay there again in a heatbeat! Overnight parking was 15.00 per night but only 2 blocks away so it was super convenient. I was in town for a confrence and really cant say enough nice things about this place. It has a great vibe which made for a great experience!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

hostel is really nice! bright, warm, and cozy and staffs are really nice. I really appreciate what they did! thx!:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Staying at USA Hostel in San Diego is definetily the best choice if you are looking for fun, great people and a very nice place to stay. The neighboorhood has the best options to go out or even to just have dinner.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This place is awesome! Met so many cool people from all over the world. They plan activities and really make you feel at home. I had a private room which was lovely, but I also saw the regular dorms which had these cool privacy covers with built in lights and sockets in each bunk. The location was great as it was right in the middle of the gaslamp with awesome restaurants and bars. Bus stop is right around the corner to take you to the beaches, zoo, etc. You guys rock! Love from Jersey

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

The staff was awesome. The private room was really nice and the atmosphere was fun and laid back. We loved it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

It was my first time at a hostel. I wasn't too sure about how safe it would have been prior to booking my stay but I felt completely safe and the staff was excellent! It was one of the best, "housing", experiences I have honestly ever had! The location was great, and the people I met made it a great place to stay! My opinion of hostels, this one in particular, has now made this a preferred way to go in terms of travelling and accommodations! Thank you!

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


100%

It is such a great hostel. I am this kind of person that not reviewing. but this time, it is special ! nothing wrong for sure !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Had a great time, only there for 1 night, buy wish it had been longer . Staff super cool. Breakfast was awesome, and I absolutely adored the large windows in the rooms, and how light and airy it was.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great staff..but no hot water for sinks..cold!! Bad for shaving.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


93%

this place was dope!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great place! good location locked entrance great staff! also all the other guests were cool younger travelers (no creepy people)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
love your comments and the 100% rating...glad we didn't 'creep' you out!

100%

Very nice place--clean, convenient, lots of character, friendly staff, yummy breakfast. The only thing I didn't like was that the bathroom sinks only dispense cold water. (The showers, though, have ample hot water.)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks for your positive comments and ratings...and for the heads up on the sinks! we'll look into that immediately and see what we need to adjust as they should be dispensing warmer water.

93%

It was really great to stay HI San Diego. Breakfast was good and the staffs were really kind and helpful. Although it is a bit noisy at night, the location can't be better than here. I stayed here for 3 days and also stayed usa hostel which is close to Hi hostel. Personally, I recommend HI if you look for better breakfast and newer facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the great scores and nice comments, though we're a bit disappointed that you prefer the HI...we will look into what they have in their breakfast offerings that we don't and show them up!....they do have newer facilities...but we definitely have character and atmosphere! being an 1880s historic landmark does limit us on what we are allowed to do in terms of remodeling, but we do offer modern bathrooms, have a great double staircase, atrium and eclectic artwork and our guests might also get to experience one of our 5 ghosts and are able to say they stayed in a location that was a brothel back in the day!

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