Chapter San Francisco

The fellow guests.

Location is good. Clean dorms and beds

No elevator, had to carry my heavy bags up several stairs which was very difficult given I had checkin bags. No breakfast provided.

The staff was very hands-on, knowledgeable, and friendly. I appreciated the privacy curtain, light, shelf, and electrical outlet in each bunk. The lockers in the room are long and narrow, but I was able to fit my things and store extras under my bunk without worrying about them being stolen (good roommates).

I wish there were more space/areas to lounge. Cleaning can be more aggressive because shared areas can get very messy, but that's on the guests to clean up after themselves.

The hostel is well located and convenient for exploring the city. We stayed in one of the sleeping pods with a double bed. Both the rooms and the shared bathrooms are very clean, and the kitchen allows you to prepare simple meals. There is no traditional stove, but there is an electric pot, an electric pan, and a microwave. Supermarkets are within walking distance. As a relatively affordable accommodation, the hostel can be recommended. However, it does not have a classic hostel atmosphere.

The kitchen is the only common area, but there are very limited seating options. As a result, there isn’t really a social vibe in the hostel.

Health food store 1 block away is a plus. Peaceful surrounding's another plus.

Unusually cold weather, so maybe the person running the hotel could have turned the heat on in the evening so I could get to sleep much easier.