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R.K.Hostel

642 W. Hawthorn St., San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, USA, Distance from city centre: 1.7km

Rating: 80% from 26 reviews

  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 83%Staff
  • 77%Security
  • 76%Cleanliness
  • 81%Location
  • 83%Value for money
  • 80%Facilities

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  • The overall experience is average for a hostel. The reasons for that low rating: The two bathrooms are not enough for all the people, but they are nicely made. There is no hot water if several people had a shower before. The room was not vacuumed before we moved in. The kitchen is not very clean and there are no kitchen towels. That should not be expected to be brought. Also, coffee cups were a rare thing. Positive points: clearly the location, friendliness, free WiFi, refrigerator in the room.
  • 69%
  • 11 May 2013 Anonymous Germany
  • I got a little annoyed with the owner treating me like he was my dad. They were not in tune with my online reservation. no big deal. Besides that, the place was very clean, the staff were genuine and warm. The building reminded me of a charmingly haunting old style New Orleans mansion or something. Very seductive and safe. I loved it! Lots of cool little nooks and crannys to chill out in. I HIGHLY reccomend RK hostel!!
  • 89%
  • 18 February 2013 Steven USA
  • very good people. clean. close from little italy.
  • 77%
  • 7 January 2013 Anonymous South Korea
  • The hostel is close to the trolley but a ride from anywhere. The guys running it were funny and helpful. The mixed dorm room is huge and open so there is tons of space although there is no security as in a locking door or lockers anywhere. The common areas are great with a huge deck and and netflicks and wifi. Would definately recomment for value for money.
  • 77%
  • 26 October 2012 Marc USA
  • Nice hostel, everything in good repair. Great location only about a mile from the airport although right off the end of a runway. Flights stopped at night, though. Freeway access only a block or so away. Many services just a block or two also. Staff were friendly and helpful. Needed cash to pay balance. Credit card was not accepted.
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  • 18 October 2012 Anonymous
  • Great place. I will likely stay here again.
  • 89%
  • 17 October 2012 Joe
  • Good experience.
  • 77%
  • 28 September 2012 Anonymous USA
  • I had only a shot stay, the staff was great.......
  • 97%
  • 11 September 2012 Rob
  • The hostel was just ok. But one member of the staff was not friendly at all and it is very noisy.
  • 57%
  • 2 September 2012 Jose D
  • Ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen, sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Personal. Nicht weit vom Flughafen und fast im Stadtzentrum.
  • 100%
  • 22 August 2012 Julia
  • extremely hot in the rooms.. air conditioning would be great!
  • 71%
  • 19 August 2012 Anonymous
  • Using words like good or excellent doesn't really help clear things up. I spent four nights in a quiet well kept hostel room. There was an attached bathroom, and more than enough space to store all my swag after going to comic-con. The staff were very personable and made good conversation for a solitary traveller, as well as being quick with directions to all ammenities and points of interest in the area. Reasonably priced based on availability at the time. I'm going back there next year.
  • 80%
  • 15 July 2012 Anonymous
  • Great place to stay! In a safe and convenient location, felt completely secure walking around past midnight, only approximately a 5-10 minute walk to the trolley station, close to the airport, great management and staff. They are even putting in a hot tub next year outside! There's already an amazing view of the harbor, will be perfect with a hot tub. Definitely recommend this hostel to everybody.
  • 91%
  • 14 July 2012 Darien
  • The hostel was good but I couldnt believe that I am in America the internet was so bad and difficult to connect and they need to spend some money and upgrade their capacities as I wasting my time to connect to internet and the breakfast its next to nothing, also the worker I think James need to be careful with his comments about women and not to look so desprate
  • 74%
  • 6 July 2012 Anonymous
  • Had an amazing time! The view was outstanding, and the hospitality was wonderful :) Breakfast was ready in the morning and had a patio looking out into the harbor to enjoy a cup of coffee.
  • 100%
  • 2 July 2012 Stephen
  • The people here were very friendly, and the room was quite clean. Also, the location can't be beat - just a few minutes from Downtown. It's a great place and an excellent value for the money. I definitely plan to come back here again next time I'm in San Diego.
  • 100%
  • 26 June 2012 Joshua
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