707 Reed Avenue, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
#132 of 255 hotels in San Diego
Guests' ChoiceBased on 530 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Luis
United StatesNot enough space to get a parking spots they were full though out the days I stayed
Very creativity very great places to socialize with other people!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Maria
GermanyThe room looked a bit old and cramped. Also, when I arrived, I sounded the doorbell multiple times and no one showed up to check me in for quite a while
The location was great, right in front of the beach. Also great vibe to meet new people.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
S
SpainBackpacker-style, don't expect much comfort. The young hostel crowd was sometimes a bit intense, mostly the guys, but that's not the hostel's fault.
Great staff, awesome location, easy to meet people
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Olympe
Francesome amneties are old, it's a vibe
location was amazing, and free breakfast is great
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Rachel
United StatesThe shower curtain in our 4-bed room wasn’t long enough, and the liner was covered in black mold. The kitchen is very small. (But the pantry is huge)
The location is amazing. The staff is so nice. There is a pancake and egg breakfast included every day. The common areas are awesome. The hostel hosts daily events like sangria night, tie dying, poker, etc. Everyone is respectful of the space- I got lucky and no one in my room was loud at night. Gym equipment is provided. Bikes, surfboards, and wetsuits are available to rent at very reasonable prices. There is a hostel puppy named Olivia!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Darren
United KingdomFirstly, facilities are misleading, it said my room had a balcony when I booked, and this was the main reason for booking. However, the balcony, is the shared balcony at the front. The Double rooms, even though its hostel, need some attention as do some of the seating area. I dont expect it be perfect, but when things are ripped, it needs sorting. Being a bit older (52), I had no issue with the vibe and the place, but the quality of the room, curtains and stuff, could be better.
Location was nice, and it had a nice vibe around the place. Can understand why people stay at the location.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Katrina
United StatesSome of the furniture especially outside could be updated so we can actually sit down. The furniture by the fire pit was very run down and ripped up.
I love that there were pancakes and eggs provided. I also loved the last evening I was here with the party and DJ.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Bushra
United Statesfor the cleaning and the breakfast; they need to improve that
Everything was amazing
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Danielle
United Stateshave to bring own toiletries
location, 24 hr check in/out, fun vibes, nice guests
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Diaz
United StatesThe property itself could use some love and attention.
The private room was very comfortable and the location was great.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Monica
ItalyCleanliness ok but can be improved, communication about check-in requests can also improve.
Amazing location, great atmosphere with great people and lovely guests, beautiful views, lots of equipment to rent and corners to relax.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Barbaris
GreeceThe stuff were amazing, great vibe, the location was literally on the beach.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Tanner
United StatesBunking with loud mates can be tough sometimes but all in good fun!
The property staff was super friendly and available at all times! We really enjoyed that each day of the week is something different!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Caleb
United KingdomMy bathroom was pretty dirty, and very small. All to be shared for 8+ people.
Staff were lovely, Location amazing, Great activities.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Myrna
United StatesNot quite for older adults, was dirty and needs updating in common room and patio area
The room was clean where I slept
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
David
ChinaIf the bed has curtain it should be better.
The location is very nice if you like beach. The breakfast is good, has eggs, fruits and you can making pancakes.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Anton
SingaporeDepending on which room you're staying in, it can get very noisy. I was woken up almost everyday by the garbage truck in the morning since the garbage bins were on the road right beside my room. Dorm room is pretty small for the number of beds and I can imagine it could get quite packed and claustrophobic if it was completely full. Be prepared to wait to use the toilet, as each dorm room only has one shared bathroom and there is another shared bathroom in the common area.
Location was excellent. Self-service breakfast (pancakes and eggs that you cook yourself, with fruits provided sometimes) was a nice touch. Staff were super friendly, and people there were very nice. I loved that they had activities planned out practically everyday, which brought the hostel community together. Bicycle, surfboard and wetsuit rentals for residents had the best value prices in the area. Lovely patio area that faces the beach where you can enjoy drinks on the bar chairs, couches or hammocks.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Yujiro
JapanI stayed with a group for 1 night, so they were very noisy unfortunately.
They make efforts to take care of travelers well! For example, Free Breakfast and Light Meal. (Not always )
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Huner
ItalyStaff are so friendly! Thanks for storing our bags for the day while we were waiting for our late flight. In the morning breakfast is do it your self pancakes,they provide the pancake mix and sometimes fruits. We also had coffee and tea! I loved the hammocks in the patio! Very social hostel environment
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Vickyurian
CanadaThe place needs a bit of maintenance, some painting probably. It looks a bit unorganized, especially the kitchen and dining area with all the utensils.
The location is unbeatable, right on the beach. The staff is nice and they offer breakfast every morning as well as other events where you get the change to meet other travellers.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Martha
United StatesI found parking pretty easily, but I got lucky. I could see how it would be hard to find parking otherwise.
Unbeatable location, friendly staff, good facilities. Love how much of the hostel is outside.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Brenda
United StatesAccess to the beach for see the delfin family.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Phoebe
CanadaFacility could use some upgrades. Room key card didn't work. Lockers were dirty
Great location. Excellent staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Houthuijzen
NetherlandsThe kitchen could have been better
The best location and space to relax
Stayed in August 2024
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