International Travelers House Hostel \- Downtown San Diego Little Italy.
Location: 1658 Front Street, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Terrace and Garden Views: Enjoy the scenic views from our terrace and garden, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the city.
Amenities Galore: Take advantage of complimentary WiFi, concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in the common area.
Delightful Dining: Indulge in a complimentary English breakfast and snacks from the on-site snack bar/deli, while socializing at the daily complimentary reception.
Immerse yourself in the heart of San Diego at International Travelers House Adventure Hostel. Book now and experience a memorable stay with us!
Important Information
- Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Firepit
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- ATM/banking
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Television in common areas
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- 24-hour business center
- Free reception
- Snack bar/deli
- Ecotours on site
- Computer station
- Beach towels
- Boat tours nearby
- Free English breakfast
- Firepit
Rooms Available
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Basic Shared Dormitory
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Shared Dormitory, 6 Bedrooms (Female Only)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Basic Shared Dormitory
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Economy Shared Dormitory
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, a hair dryer, and a shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Basic Shared Dormitory
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, a hair dryer, and a shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Family Room
6 Twin Beds
150 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Hair dryer and shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Economy Single Room
1 Twin Bed
50-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
-
Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator
1 Queen Bed
301-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, a hair dryer, and a shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Ivan (10/5): - It was a nice stay. Comfortable room
- Dylan (10/5): - Chill
- Patricia (10/5): Happy Customer! - the place was exactly what i was expecting and i was super happy with the location, the staff, and the accommodations
- Francisco (10/5): - Amazing atmosphere
- Benjamin (10/5): - Another great stay.
- Benjamin (10/5): - Fun experience, definitely will come back!
- Cuc (2/5): - Outside: Beautiful historic looking house. Loud neighborhood. Inside: Didn’t notice rooms downstairs, just the bathroom with tiny stalls. Most (all?) bedrooms were upstairs - definitely not accessible. Bedrooms were stuffy, even with window opened - no AC! Largest space is the kitchen - provided pancakes and eggs - you must cook and clean after yourself. Upside - you can go to grocery and cook your food? Would NOT recommend unless you can’t afford other places or rent the single bedroom, or go with enough people to rent out the entire room.
- Anne (8/5): - Good choice for the solo traveler on a budget. Has what you need and dependable quality.
- Hamilton (10/5): - The coolest spot ever
- Iris (8/5): - The chocolat chip pancakes peanut butter in the morning were a real treat. Old fashioned almost wild west decor. Nice hangout lounge. Good wifi. Bathroom facilities minimal. One night staff member seemed to have personal problems, made me uncomfortable. Daytime staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location.
- Hannah (2/5): Not for us - The room was fine. Bathroom ok. Loud Loud Drinking game going on for hours starting at 5pm with lots of Loud Profanity. Impossible to sleep. Bathroom door needs oil! Squeaked all night with people going in and out. Check in/checkout people couldn't advise on parking info.
- randall (6/5): - Good location and staff was friendly enough. But buildings and furnishings are in need of serious repair, renovation and cleaning. Shower by our room was out of service. Curtain in the shower downstairs was riddled with mold and mildew. Outside furniture too dirty to sit on. Filter on room air conditioner was covered with what had to be years of dust and dirt. Key cards consistently malfunctioned for most of our stay. Did not provide all amenities advertised. Supposedly smoking not allowed inside, but that apparently does not apply to weed.
- yeimy (10/5): - Muy cómodo y céntrico.
- Seth (10/5): - The location is great. The hostel is near public transportation and countless nightlife and food options. The staff is very accommodating and go the extra mile to help.
- Iurii (10/5): - Good
- Bertha (4/5): - It seems that property needs a little remodeling, overall. it was not in a convenient location for me, it was not to my liking. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cost effective.
- Hanan (10/5): - Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
- Jerricka (10/5): - Basic amenities for a hostel. I like the patio space. I’m only spending one night so I won’t get the full experience.
- Trevon (10/5): Great hostile - Great hospitality and service. I would recommend anyone coming to visit San Diego and wants a great deal. I was lost at first finding it, but the owner really was understanding and compensated me tremendously. I can’t wait to visit again when I have time
- Mearia (6/5): - The staff were wonderful and other residents were quiet and respectful of the space. The photos of this hostel are very misleading though. I chose this hostel due to how clean and updated it had seemed. Our stay was two nights, in the second night we went to use the communal showers and it felt like I was in a horror movie. I was expecting to use the clean and updated showers shown in their photos, instead my options were a shower stall with no light, a shower stall with no running water, or the upstairs stall that was full of spiders and caked in dark residue. We obviously were unable to shower during our trip, this is coming from someone who has stayed in hostels before and had access to these amenities with no problem. Our room claimed to have AC, there was an AC unit in our closet but our window did not open. There was a compact window near the bed that gave us ventilation but had no screen so we inevitably had bugs in our room our entire stay. I did not expect much considering this is a hostel but I had hoped it would have Atleast been clean and not misleading. I hate having to leave a negative review considering how kind and helpful the staff were, the advertising of this place vs. the reality of the state it is in is not their fault.
- Rahul (10/5): - Comfy and great atmosphere~
- Abdikarim (10/5): - Clean . I liked it.
- Hamilton (10/5): - Cool lil spot
- Jimmy (10/5): - Great environment and people
- Christopher (10/5): - ITH always destroys it in terms of customer service and ease of stay. I'M ALWAYS JUST IN SHOCK OF HOW AMAZING THE STAFF IS AT EACH ITH UNBELIEVABLE AGAIN SO IMPRESSED AND JUST WOW EVERY TIME I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY THEY'RE JUST UNBELIEVABLE IN EVERY ASPECT
- Jesus (10/5): Ith little italy - BOBBY AND MATTHEW ARE SOME COOL A** DUDES, IM TAKING NURSING CLASSES IN SAN DIEGO FROM SAN CLEMENTE AND USUALLY STAY HERE WHEN IM IN TOWN. JUST DONT PISS THEM OFF, THIS IS A PLACE OF BUISSNESS SO ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS AND YOUR STAY WILL BE AWESOME.
- Daniel (2/5): - When I got there I didn't realize that everyone was able to sleep together, and I was very upset with how they did not have to wear masked because of the covid 19, I had to check into another hotel. I feel that my health was compromised because of that. I asked for a refund and they refused to give it to me. I spent $68 on a coed hotel where everyone slept with everyone. I am asking how do I get my refund back?
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Shout out to ITH Downtown crew. Great Hospitality, Great stay. 🤘😎👍
- Alliebaba01 (6/5): - It was very beautiful downstairs! The common room and kitchen was very nice and organized also super colorful. Went to the room and the AC was on but no air flow whatsoever. Another issue was that nobody in there had any mask on for covid and understanding that the staff had that chill vibe going on it would’ve been nice if hand sanitizer was accessible along with soap in the upstairs bathroom! The bathrooms are a completely different story! we went into the private bathroom and there was hair around the toilet underneath the seat. No toilet paper was in there also no hand soap so I can wash after. People are loud at night even though they are friendly. Earbuds are accessible. So the cons are that the room was very hot even when the ac was on due to the vents being covered in dust. The restrooms were minimal not kept in the best manners especially during covid. Cleanliness could’ve been kept better but it’s not too horrible due to it being a hostel. Pros was that besides the room and bathroom the common room and kitchen were very nice but a place to stay at for a night I wouldn’t personally do. I’d probably come during winter when I know AC would like a little help from the weather. Sometimes people seemed too “cool” to have a conversation with you but it’s no big deal to me.
- Marion (10/5): - This shared hostel is good to go!
- Krystal (10/5): Free Pancakes!!! - This was the best hostel at a decent price. The place was clean, even the bathrooms were clean and neat, there were even free pancakes, I would book this place again.
- dominica (10/5): Little Italy big fun - Veryniceexcept beds need tohave more overhead a dlacders to upper bunks not wellplaced one steponly has roomfortoes.owners should test all beds forcomfort and saftey.noplacetoputtkoth z abooka camera
- John (6/5): Moderate - It was average.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - House up a hill was generally comfortable, nicely decorated and clean. Bathroom was huge upstairs. The downstairs one had a bath too. Also other toilets downstairs. Kitchen was convenient and tv room cozy. Outside sitting area pleasant to enjoy the sunshine. Location convenient enough and not too busy. Good wifi during our stay. Great first impression from Ciro(?) hope its spelt right, from S. America and Earl(?), from USA, hope we got his name right too. He was always welcoming too and helpful. Saw him busy with other guests, cleaning and caring for the plants. On the negative. Unfortunately there were a couple of people who made us feel unwelcome and we weren't sure if they were guests, or staff, until later. Believe one was a house manager(light hair)and the other named Olivia(dark hair) from what was heard in passing. It was as though the house belonged to them and guests were annoyances to be ignored, tolerated or just be rude to. Very strange that they even work there. Did not see them working. Only hanging about at the house. The mixed room also did not smell great during our stay. But that would depend on the other guests there. There are stairs to climb going to the front door so its a little more of a work out. But noticed there's also an outside disabled type lift.
- Brian (10/5): Short Great Stay! - Checked in late. Front desk available and helpful. Clean room. Good breakfast. Great stay.
- S (10/5): - It's located close to everything important, they have a great fee for bike rental and that way you get to see most of SD. Great staff and everyone respects house rules. Would recommend and stay again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Clean basic hostel - Good cheap place, centrally located, not for everyone because it’s a hostel, and you sleep near stragers.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Everyone was so nice, lots of laughter. 420 friendly was great. It was a bit loud in the evenings, bed sheets could have been larger and the tv connection was awful.
- Anne (10/5): - It was amazing, the friendliness, the care for people etc.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - It was nice enough for a hostel but the problem was the noise. I was there two nights, the first night there was partying until 4:15am with loud music, yelling, and piano playing that kept both me and my bunk mate up all night. The second night was a little better but still had loud music until past midnight when my other bunk mate asked to leave.
- Nichole (10/5): - The atmosphere was very friendly and easy going. Great prices for the place. It was my first time at a hostel, but I will definitely come to a hostel again based on this experience. There was free parking close by and free breakfast. Lots of events done by the hostel to get you involved. Definitely a nice place to come.
- Jewels (10/5): - Have stayed here many times, very clean in a great location.
- Tamara (8/5): Would stay again...A++ - Property was clean and staff very friendly. Good location. I stayed in a separate house and so was quiet.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - I soon as i saw the facilities and found out that we had to share the shower and bathroom with the rest of the residents we left the premises. Terrible experience. I won't recomend this Hotel to anybody...
- Oscar (10/5): - They need to turn on the a/c at night because it can get really hot. Other than that, the place specially the Captains House it’s a great place to stay
- Laurie (4/5): - We chose not to stay
- Eric (8/5): Ouch - The bunk beds 24” of head height tumbs down ☹️.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Nothing. It’s a junkie kinda house. Nothing too much to say
- Oscar (8/5): Stay at the Captains House - The best rooms are in the Captains House that is a property in the next street, everything is super clean. The only downside is that because this are shared accommodations, some girls where really disrespectful and start chatting at 7 am on a Sunday morning.
- Oscar (8/5): Good place. - The place is super clean for a Hostel, only if you stay at the Captains House. The only downside, that is not the Staff fault is that some disrespectful guests get in the rooms and start chatting super early on Sunday morning.
- LaRhonda (10/5): The best - The most comfortable cozy place I've ever stayed
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Just curious to know, how I can file a complaint for items ( not just left around randomly), but that we're taken from the tenant I was staying in while taking a nap before work.? I brought this matter to the attention of the so-called boarding staff at the ITH & was told I so-called signed a voucher excusing theif within the property?? Basically I was treated like I was wrong! That's completely false. The only thing I signed upon arriving was for my visa. I'm trying my best to refrain from leaving a side-ways review of this place completely over looking the bad in this place and utilizing the positive. But the GO-HAPPY-PARTY-STAFF circle at the hostel did nothing, to inforce the policies of this place, nor even question the so called housekeeping/party staff that run the hostel. (Its was evident who took my belongings; either the housekeeper, who may have took it thinking the last person who slept there left it behind or the other transient who took a shower & thought the same, before he left. Thinking hey I came up! Because there's only 2 outlets in the room both ackwardly by bunks that port the outlet).This is really upsetting for me, I invested a bit of time & money into this place only to be disappointed by staff that seem to stick up for there crush-partner-party-friends. Unfortunately I still owe T-Mobile $96.98 on the stolen property that was taken out the room, that can only be entered by code. If there is no reincompensation push forth in this matter.
- Oscar (10/5): Captains House is Great - The Captains House is amazing, everything is clean, bright and with good ventilation. Love the location.
- Ana (8/5): - Room was fine. Bathroom situation is weird but fine. It was cool for a one night stay.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The placement of the hostel was incredibly convenient with regards to the San Diego Marathon that weekend. One staff member was upset with me bringing attention and misappropriated her sympathy to assist me with an issue I said was brought upon by ITH. It brought the rest of my stay feeling awkward when passing two of the staff members involved on the property.
- Oscar (2/5): Had an accident, extremely tall bunk beds - I stayed at the Captains house that is a separate property, everything is great and super clean. The second night I was changed to one of the upper beds, they are extremely high, in the morning I had a accindent getting down, I felt from the third bunk and hit my back with the wall, my back still hurts. Nobody helped me, you really need to do something, one of the guests can have a deadly injury. I sent e-mails about this matter and still no response. I will stay again, but never in one of those tall beds.
- Matthew (10/5): Great hostel - Staff was very helpful and travelers were good.
- Amy (10/5): Happy easy home - The host was sensitive enough to offer a quiet dorm bed, knowing the celebration could be too much for me.
- Randolph (8/5): Ideal Solo Bunking - A nice place for a solo traveler. The location is near the ocean and is a nice area with restaurants and near downtown. Parking is a little problem but I found an area around the block with all day parking. After 6 PM you can park anywhere but initially if you come during business hours it can be frustrating as street parking is limited. The hostel is clean and comfortable if you don't mind climbing up a buck bed. It was very quiet and cooking facilities are provided. Price is very reasonable and WiFi works great.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - BED BUGS! Don't stay here. the hostel has bed bugs!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I liked the space and the friendly staff and guests. I was unable to figure out how get the TV to work.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Reception gentlemen went out of their way to find me a quieter place to sleep during the day, as I was working nights.
- Oscar (6/5): - Rooms are extremely crowded, they need more ventilation.
- Charles (10/5): Please stay here. - Brilliant place to stay, Iain made me feel incredibly welcome, I even managed to loose my key on a night out and be a general pain to the staff, but they couldn't have been kinder in sorting it out. Top team.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great and convenient spot. Stayed in the eco house which was a much older experience - May have been different if I had a choice in the house?
- Cory (6/5): Good stay - Awesome location, house we stayed in was very nice. Clean, kitchen was clean. The walls were thin and you could hear people walking up and down the wooden stairs. The bed was not comfortable and we couldn’t get the room to cool down at night. We have stayed at a different house within the hostel and we had none of the above problems.
- Katrin (10/5): Totally happy - Was the greatest thing what I did my 30 days of travel. Good people friendly kind and really musician and colorful place
- Jonathan (10/5): - Someone had made a big bowl of pasta for everyne on Sat night. Very nice to arrive for that! Then. Live music, very good! One inconvenience was a broken toilet on my floor, so had to wait for toilet being free on other floor.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - My personal pillow got taken off of my bed and when I told the person who said she was in charge she didn’t seem very bothered about it. She texted people, but then didn’t say anything else about it and I had to leave to catch my plane home. The dispenser of earplugs was really nice because there were some really loud snorers in my room. I was in a mixed room, but I was the only female for my whole stay which was uncomfortable. Especially because there was a man with a paranoia disorder and another man in the room felt too uncomfortable and switched rooms. The man at the front did say I could switch rooms though, but it was already my last day. It was a really cool experience and I met some really nice people.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - only stayed for one night and it was a very nice stay
- Verified traveler (10/5): - It was great living with people from all over the world. The stay was made really awesome by the great staff. The atmosphere at the place was really great.
- Vera (10/5): First time hostel visitor - I loved meeting the international travelers, and the house activities provided great opportunities to interact! It was an adventure you can't get at a hotel!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendly staff. VERY clean. The only problem was that the "Captain's House" needs another bathroom with shower.
- André (10/5): - Very easy and quick to check-in, reception staff were attentive, clear and helpful. Cute and comfortable, stayed in a 4-bed shared accomodation with alternating roommates over 3 days. I stayed in a different building right around the corner and it was very silent and chill, bathrooms were kept clean and tidy. Only complaint was having to go to the other building to pick up towels, but only had to do that twice over 3 days. Complimentary breakfast was also very good with good selection. Great for a quick stay, very pleased with the experience.
- ozdm (2/5): - Toilets and showers common and disgusting, the fridge in the room full of dirty and alş around long hair. So noisy , no towel.
- AO (10/5): - Very friendly inexpensive place to stay first time at a hostel easy way to meet people
- Valerie (2/5): Worse hotel ever!!!! - First I was told I couldn’t check in till 4 pm - well at least it will be clean right! NOT!!!! Then I was put in a dorm with three men- are you kidding me?!?!? Then the tv didn’t work aked three time that night and three times that morning for someone to come fix it! All six times I was told someone would come around to our house and fix it- never happened. Staff was rude and the bathroom and kitchen was dirty! What’s the four o’clock check in for? I would never go there ever again......
- Verified traveler (10/5): - It felt like I was at home, the environment was very friendly and clean and the private rooms are great !
- Guy (4/5): - we saw the hotel on line and it looked very nice. However, after booking the room and going to it, we were disappointed. It looked like a frat house with people hanging outside with no shirts and lots of young people going in and out. Not what we expected
- Verified traveler (6/5): - We asked the workers at the desk to turn our air down in our room on multiple occasions since it was very uncomfortably hot in the room and each time, they'd turn it on for a little while then it was obvious they turned it back off after only a short time.
- Pauline (10/5): Best hostel - Best hostel we ever stayed in! Super nice and welcoming staff, good wifi and nice beds. We had a great stay! Will return for sure!
- Eduardo (8/5): - The room didn't have any airflow, and the temperatures were hot that day. The rest of the hostel had the use of an air-conditioner, but my room's vent never pushed out cold air, and the doors to the outside deck didn't allow for a cool breeze to come in without compromising privacy.
- dan (10/5): - Met lots of great people. Everyone was very respectful when it came to sleep time - so even though there were 8 people in the room - it was a good experience.
- Vance (10/5): The Hostel Experience - Be prepared. The staff and most of the guests are young and like to party. Being 60, I was nervous walking in. But the staff made me feel welcome straight away. The room in the "Farmhouse" (they have a garden and chickens and a n outdoor shower) was spacious and clean and I had the best sleep I have had in a week. There are out door patios and couches everywhere. Whole lotta fun...if you enjoy young people; and I do!
- Monique (8/5): Cozy, cute hostel - People were nice, great location near little Italy, would definitely come back and stay again!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The employees were polite. The room was clean but bathrooms are shared that is why I don’t recommended.
- John (8/5): Great for the most part - Really pretty hostel in a nice area. I only mark it down because the toilet wasn't working properly in the room for a couple of days. Once I prodded them about it a couple of times they sorted it out.
- Aaron (10/5): - Please remind guests that the parking in front is metered. I got in late and had a ticket in the morning thanks.
- Jessica (8/5): Cute place - I stood here while I was in San Diego for a half marathon its location is excellent. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The rooms could use a better cleaning mines had tons of cobwebs but the beds were amazingly soft!!!
- Prin (10/5): - friendly staff, great location and very comfortable!!
- Chi Chung (10/5): A Recommended Place to Stay - The location is good. The hostel is close to the entrance of Balboa park, which takes you about 15 minutes to get there. Besides, it takes you only 10 minutes to arrive to the green line trolley station. The hostel is really a good place for vacation. It offers different kinds of activity EVERY DAY such as the night walking tour and the beach tour.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very charming and they throw parties for the guests.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Good location
- Doris (8/5): Bathroom - There needs to be doors with locks on the bathrooms, it’s very very uncomfortable to go use the bathroom and everyone can hear and almost see what you’re doing.
- Clay_Mc_ (10/5): Great place Great atmosphere - Stayed 2 nights here, originally only booked for 1 - but met some great people and decided to extend even though it meant a massive change to other plans… the place, the staff and other guests were actually that good.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Not a good place not recommended. - Not a good experience overall. I feel like money is not worth it. You required to have a passport and there's no parking
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location and sunny room - Lucky to get a sunny room and have polite neighbors with whom to share restroom. It would have been crowded if at full capacity. Convenient location to visit a number of local sites.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Have stayed here before - definitely recommend - I really like this hostel - there are several options; if you like the more partying atmosphere you can stay in the main building. For a quieter more restful night’s sleep there is the “Farm House.” The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and happy, plus there is a daily breakfast, fresh clean towels, etc. Can’t wait to stay there again!
- Jose (10/5): Great deal! - Great deal! Great hospitality
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good people, weird bathroom situation - I got out in this house part behind the hostel, the bathrooms were tiny and didn't feel very private, there were only 2 showers in the house and multiple rooms sharing the bathrooms. There wasn't a full door on the bathroom. So, that whole situation made me uncomfortable. The staff were very nice, and I made friends in my room. But of the hostels I've stayed at this was the worst bathroom situation. And the house didn't feel like part of the hostel since it was behind the hostel itself.
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