I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the hostel. Without a doubt, it is not just one of the best, but unequivocally the best hostel I've encountered in my 20 years of travel experiences. The gentleman at the reception was exceptionally professional and friendly. Regrettably, I forgot to inquire about his name, but I do recall he hails from Argentina. The bed curtains and lockers ensured a 100% sense of privacy. Fortunately, my roommates were incredibly quiet during my two-night stay—no snoring or disturbances. I managed to sleep a solid 16 hours on my first night after a grueling 15-hour flight. Thanks to the hostel for providing such a conducive environment for a restful stay. One of the remarkable features was the balance between socializing and privacy. You could easily connect with someone if you felt like it, yet maintain your solitude when not in the mood for socializing. For those seeking interaction, the common area was perfect, and for those feeling weary, the pods offered a cozy retreat. A grocery store conveniently located just around the corner proved to be a blessing. This meant that even if you needed to purchase something after dark, there was no need to venture into the downtown area, ensuring your safety. The well-equipped kitchen catered to all the needs of a traveler. Overall, I have a deep appreciation for this hostel. I would undoubtedly return if I find myself in San Diego again.

The hostel doesn't change its passcode on daily basis which poses a potential security risk, as it could be easily accessed by non-residents. Let's hope that everyone adheres to the rules and ensures the security of the premises.

First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt compliments to the exceptional staff who made my stay very comfortable. The personal warm hospitality they provided were unparalleled. From the front desk to the housekeeping team, everyone was professional, friendly, and always ready to assist. Their dedication to ensuring guests' comfort was evident throughout my entire stay. One of the standout features of this hostel was its cleanliness. Every corner of the property was spotless, creating an inviting and hygienic environment. The rooms, common areas, and bathrooms were all well maintained. The check-in process was smooth, and the staff provided me with all the necessary information about the hostel facilities and services. The common areas were well-designed and provided ample space for guests to relax and socialize. The kitchen was well-equipped, making it easy for guests to prepare their meals. The hostel's thoughtful organization added convenience and comfort to my stay. In conclusion, my experience at this hostel was excellent. The staff's attentiveness, the cleanliness, and the well-organized facilities left a lasting impression. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Whether you're a solo traveler or in a group, this place will meet your expectations.

Stay Classy was hands-down the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed in and specifically had the nicest dorm. Each pod had a shelf, fan, light, hooks, and full length mirror. A big thank you to Carlos in reception for his warm welcome and helpful tour of the place. Everything was spotless and clearly well maintained. I was impressed by the unique extra touches, like the room near the bathroom with chairs, mirrors and hair dryers that you could use to get ready in without disturbing dorm mates or trying to balance all your stuff on a bathroom sink ledge. Coffee and tea was available 24/7. Both upstairs and downstairs common areas had plenty of space.

It’s possible the wifi was fast in common areas, but in dorm 204 at the end of the hall it was too weak to use from about 9pm on.

Exceeded expectations. Great location. Clean facilities. Great value.

Value for money. It was in a central location which made it very easy to uber around. The facilities were brand new and everything was very comfortable.

This was out of the hotels control but our uber driver on drop off told us to be careful around the area as he had been mugged there recently.

layout was nice as was the appearance of the facility, cool public areas, the front desk can be viewed from there as well and staff were always present, super clean, quiet.

a few sketchy folks. lack of privacy since there aren’t any doors to your assigned “area” only a heavy curtain, conversations/activities aren’t private. I wasn’t keen on the mixed (male/female) logging areas. I’d have preferred a female only option.

Surprisingly quiet considering the layout, because everyone's bed is curtained off, you dont get people chatting and hanging around in the sleeping areas, so other than the occasional suitcase rolling past, it's nice n quiet all night. Beds are very comfortable - not stupidly soft, but not paper thin either, just right. Bed and sheets super clean, and bathroom/showers kept very clean. If you just want a comfy bed, with some degree of privacy and a quiet night, this is the perfect compromise between a hostel and a cheap hotel.

The area is pretty rough and there is clearly quite a bad drug problem in the area, but no one caused me any trouble Probably looks worse than it is, and San Diego seems pretty safe despite these problems.

I have been going to Comic Con since 2019 and this one was my best stay so far. The beds are comfy, you can store your stuff under your bed with the included lock, there is a super nice common area that is always playing movies and the kitchen is great as well. You can get a new clean towel everyday and the best part is the restrooms. Every time I took a shower it seemed like it was just cleaned for me. Totally amazing. I am always cold and freeze while I sleep, and they let me have extra blankets. Really appreciate it. I forgot to add that the women's bathroom area (maybe the men's too, but I didn't check haha) has a whole lot of hair dryers and tools to do your hair, plus cotton balls, swabs and mirrors with lots of lights! Now I know that next time I am not gonna need to carry my hair dryer! I was very impressed by that little area. In front of those cool mirrors they have a set of two washers and dryers, something I don't recall seeing in the other hostels I stayed, it is something very useful.

The only "bad" thing is that it is a bit far. As a woman going alone, walking back at night is kind of scary, but that is not the hotels fault. Maybe they could send a petition to San Diego to add some of those bikes or scooters close to the hotel, more bus routes, some other options to move around. However, as it is a bit far of the craziness, you can't hear any street sounds at all. The other "bad" thing is that both guys next to my assigned bed snored a lot, but the hotel provides earplugs! Maybe it would be good to have the option to switch if you can't really deal with other people's snores. These are just two silly things that didn't really affect my stay, tho, just suggestions or things to keep in mind.

It was an amazing place to crash between flights coming into Tijuana and leaving from San Diego very early the next morning, I had approximately 8 hours to rest and staying in a traditional hotel didn't present benefits commensurate with cost. I have had extremely mixed experiences with hostels in the United States, but have used them abroad so gave this place the benefit of a doubt. The concept reminded me of a combination of capsule hotel that I have stayed in when visiting Japan, and traditional hostel I've stayed in elsewhere in the world. The place exceeded my expectations and I would consider staying here again in the future. The place was extremely clean and comfortable, and the others in my dorm honored quiet hours without exception. The location is great, I am from another big West coast city (Seattle) so the unhoused folks around the area didn't faze me a bit. Very walkable to Gaslamp, and accessible to public transit to other areas of the city. The unhoused crisis is unfortunately a fact of life in the United States at this moment in time; if this concerns you, exercise some caution and you will be fine.

There was absolutely nothing I didn't like. I look forward to my next stay.

We loved the ambiance. Well structured. The kitchen has everything you need for meal prep. The owner is strict with rules (👍), always busy doing something, but if anything is needed, you can always address him or one of the employees on duty (very nice persons). 1½min on the other side of the street, there is "albertsons" market. With a little bit of patience you find parking lots. If we come back to sd, we would definitely come back to this hostel.

As 2 women we would have needed more hanging options for clothes and/or bigger wardrobe. 😁