RK Hostel San Diego
About this hostel
Hostel with rooftop terrace, walk to Waterfront Park Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. RK Hostel San Diego offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
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Reviews
2.6/5.0
Average(237 Reviews)
1.0
So actually I didn't end up staying at RK Hostel. Hotels.com completely misrepresented the room that I had reserved; their photo showed a basic hotel room with two beds side by side, and they said "one room, two beds." But when I arrived it was a bunk bed and I was staying with someone else who I didn't know.
I was shocked and sort of gobsmacked. The hotel staff was amazing. I talked to Rita at RK Hostel at 10pm on Wednesday night, explained my situation and she told me they understood that it was not my fault and they would waive the fee completely. She could not have been nicer.
Staying in a room with strangers was not for me, but I have to say, every single person on staff that I met was nicer than the last, and so I wanted to make sure I left a review to say so.
1.0
The hostel is in terrible conditions.
It’s nothing but dirty and greasy in all common areas, there are dirty alcohol glasses and food laying around everywhere, the bathroom are smelling and the sink looks yellow
When I showed up after opening time, the manager took an hour and a half to get there because he “had a bad night”
They gave me a room that had a literally hole in the wall and has dirty floors. Because of my questions, they gave me another room that has dirty bedsheets.
They asked me to leave my stuff (since it’s now my room) and that they would take care of it.
When I came back,i was almost jumped outside the establishment by 2 large men lurking on the entrance.
I used my keys to get in and someone’s stuff was already there. My bags disappeared
I found them on the trash, empty.
I left the hostel and gave asked for a refund and a reconstitution of my things to hotels.com
They have NOT helped.
2.0
The place is pretty run down. I'm glad my wife was not with me. She would not have stayed. I did not notice on the website there are no towels in the room and you have to bring your own or ask for them at $10/each.
1.0
I just felt unsafe in many ways. Being completely honest might as well just go to a shelter
1.0
The bed pillow and/or comfortor had a smell, the sheets were stained, I ended up with a rash or bug bites on neck, arms, and back. The room itself had a bad smell (maybe paint). The shower area had a bad smell. All soap dispensers empty, towels are rented, there are no hair dryers 'available on request', the listing on Expedia is misleading, the price is misleading (there's a reason they want you to pay at the property). Definitely not a place for women. For better or worse, the location is decent but I could not stay again.
2.0
Couldn’t find more showers. Property was bigger than I thought.
5.0
Joe at the front desk was very friendly and accommodating. Smells like smoke on the property and hear some loud music.
3.0
Ok
1.0
The owner met us at the front desk and charged us a higher price than what we agreed to on expedia.com. There were no fresh towels in our room. The room was unsafe as both outside fire escapes were barricaded. The property is unsafe and should be condemned. The price of rooms are overpriced for what you get. The entire property should be delisted from expedia.com
5.0
I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere
5.0
good
1.0
BED BUGS, didnt even stay there for over 6 hours cause of the cleaniness, total dump
4.0
Very good price and location
1.0
Bedbugs.
That’s all I have to say.
I checked in at 10:00pm and by 1:00am I took a shower and left to sleep in the car.
Guy up front was nice. Sadly, right on the airplane path. Not worth the small savings.
So many bedbugs.
5.0
Great area safe f and right in the n middle so there's options when it comes to sit seeing
3.0
No air conditioning in my room unfortunately but the scenery was great
1.0
This Hostel is very unsanitary, and a health hazard. Toilet was clogged, and a line for the one shower for 20 people...no towels provided by staff so make sure to bring your own. Blankets aren't ever washed, so be weary of using those, along with the filthy pillows.
1.0
Bed bugs
2.0
Empezando no se como se podia pasar al check in salio un homelesss y pasamos no habia nadie las personas estaban fumando olor a mariguana y no me pude quedar Muy feo No lo recomiendo..
1.0
The place is falling apart the stove doesn't work now please to cook there was never a breakfast or any staff on duty in the over night time several medical emergency happened twice why staying there and know staff around to give information to the fire department or the ambulance crew . This is also in fest with bed bugs and they a have only one shower and the rest for that is because the floor is falling thought so forth everyone there there only two bathrooms and only one shower
5.0
Loving the new staff and changes , this place is in a great area .
1.5
Interesting, not sure if i'd stay here again. Hostel never got back to me about the questions I had.
0.5
STAY AWAY FROM THIS HELL HOLE!! Got there at 7 pm for THEIR check in time - which already the latest check-in EVER! Some dude looks like a Mexican gang banger asks me - do i have a reservation - yes i said he goes out of the room half hour later some drugged up dude shows up gets behind the reservation desk tells me he has no reservation for me and they don't do business with hotels.com - bs - hour later say's he has no bed for me - by now it's nearly 9 oclock - BS!!!!!
0.5
It was a Saturday night and all of the hotels were between 2 and 3 hundred dollars and found this hostel. Check in is at 7pm! There are no exceptions! The male who i stumbled upon there at 6pm made me scared as all hell. Then i read other reviews on google and i got even more scared! I never went back! I stayed at the airport the whole night until my flight took off at 10:25am.
1.0
It was a Saturday night and all of the hotels were between 2 and 3 hundred dollars and found this hostel. Check in is at 7pm! There are no exceptions! The male who i stumbled upon there at 6pm made me scared as all hell. Then i read other reviews on google and i got even more scared! I never went back! I stayed at the airport the whole night until my flight took off at 10:25am.
1.0
I got there at 11pm to check in and no one was to be found. There were other folks also there to check in and no one was available to check any one in. We were all standing around feeling stupid. I left, went one block down and stayed at the Embassy hotel which had a full room with two beds and cost only 6.00 more than this hostel.
1.0
I got there at 11pm to check in and no one was to be found. There were other folks also there to check in and no one was available to check any one in. We were all standing around feeling stupid. I left, went one block down and stayed at the Embassy hotel which had a full room with two beds and cost only 6.00 more than this hostel.
1.0
El recepcionista a mi ingreso, no se esforzó por ekterme, yo hablo español, yo sin embargo intentr hablarle en Inglés, pero sentí
1.0
El recepcionista a mi ingreso, no se esforzó por ekterme, yo hablo español, yo sin embargo intentr hablarle en Inglés, pero sentí
4.0
liked that staff were helpful and kind.There is a 250 meters away.Only downside is that there is always the sound of landing airplanes.
5.0
This is a wonderful, very clean Hostel. Terrific staff
2.0
I do not recommend this location for youngsters. You get what you pay for.
2.0
I do not recommend this location for youngsters. You get what you pay for.
1.0
Made a reservation and manager never came or called back. Still waiting
2.0
the room was hot and the AC was not good !!!! was put in a small room that was not very secured and later it was tried to put another customer in there !!!
2.5
Loved it...so needed and great location. Disabled access..
. thank God. Very clean and staff kind and helpful. Enjoyed my time with the other guests and time to myself. Highly recommended.
2.5
definitely a chill and laid back place that's central to all the attractions in san diego.
1.5
i came to early so i waited to check in for 45 and by the time i was ready to check in the front desk attendant left. chaotic and unreliable
2.0
Expedia does not mention that they are CLOSED from noon-6 every day. A general bad vib among patrons, slowest check-in ever, rooms smell quite bad, even for dorm rooms. Generally clean and low price, however
2.0
Just need a place to stay for a bit.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Diego?
The average price for a rental in San Diego is $295 per night. This rental is $204 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at RK Hostel San Diego. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is RK Hostel San Diego pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at RK Hostel San Diego?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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