Gaslamp Hostel

The location was perfect. No doubts. The staff was pretty friendly and helpful. Pretty easy to get around, lots of restaurants, bars, groceries, and more.

I didn’t like that my roommate would slam the door during quiet hours, coming in and out 5, 6, 7, even 8 (Yes, I was counting because she woke me up every single time) times around 12 a.m., slamming it every single time. I contacted the hostel and they completely missed my point, stating that guests are allowed to come and go, which I understand. That wasn’t the problem. The problem was the door being slammed every single time. They offered earplugs, but again, if you’re slamming the door, you can still hear and feel the vibration. Earplugs don’t fix that. I also did not like the mixed-gender bathroom situation because men would stare at your every move once you came out into the enclosed area. It felt uncomfortable, not for me. My review is not to bash the hostel. I’ve stayed in different hostels around the world, and this is the first time I’ve seen a guest coming in and out of the room to sleep in another room with a worker literally sneaking her in. That is highly unprofessional and raises a safety concern for me. If a staff member is able to sneak people into rooms, that’s a serious issue. I also noticed a lot of emphasis during my stay on providing a good review. I’m not sure how the number of reviews is so high because my experience was underwhelming compared to what I saw online, definitely expected more. Personally, I wouldn’t go back.

Excellent in every way: Great staff, location and comfortable. Staff was super nice and welcoming.

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The staff were absolutely lovely. I really enjoyed the events organized in the lounge on certain evenings. The free breakfast is a very welcome bonus. The hostel is ideally located within walking distance of the embarcadero, the Midway Museum, Seaport Village, Downtown, and Little Italy. Public transportation is also very easily accessible from the hostel. As a woman traveling alone, staying in a hostel for the first time, I always felt completely safe. I had an incredible stay and highly recommend this hostel!

There was a slight smell of sewage in the showers, but nothing unbearable.

The dorm atmosphere is nice.

There is a smell at the entrance like from a toilet.

I like the location of the hostel to my conference

Their beddings

An exceptional hostel. Located central in the gaslanmp district. Excellent facilities, staff and amazing value for money. They have thought of everything - well considered for the benefit of the clientele.

Cant think of anything

Loved the area of the hostel, super convenient in the heart of DT San Diego!

Good. I liked the oranges the most. Its at an amazing location. I loved every bit about it.

The hostel may provide the shower gel as well.