Stay Classy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.