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Reviews of Stay Classy

1455 Market St, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

#7 of 248 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 706 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    Top notch place to stay with
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Clean and proximity to convention center

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That there aren’t more of them

    Can’t find any place that compares. The staff are so helpful and nice. Great common areas including a pool table. Nice showers and washer dryers available. Incredibly comfortable beds. Best value hands down.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable stay nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean ! And you have a sense of privacy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Best hostel I’ve stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great setup for a hostel - the curtained off areas make it feel like separate rooms which is nicer then the bunk style. Large spacious communal areas that are clean and comfy and lots of convenient amenities.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    10
    If you’re looking to get a nice sleep without breaking the bank. Stay here
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location. Less than 5 min walk from the Trolly train. Check in at 4pm. The downstairs area is a common area for anyone staying. They have a pool table, a TV and a kitchen area. Upstairs is another common area with tables to eat or work at. The men have two Bathrooms. One is a private br with a shower sink and toilet. The other has 3 private showers and toilet stalls. The showers are great and soap is provided. The rooms have many different quarters for everyone staying. The queen bed option is very comfortable. The bed is against the wall and still leaves about 3 feet till the other wall. The rooms are 3 walls and a curtain. The curtain is in front where a door would be. It’s the only hostel I’ve seen where you feel like you’re in a private room. You are also provided a locker. The staff are fantastic and the other people who stay there are good. Never heard a problem the 18 nights I’ve stayed there over the last 2 months. Washer and dryer are also available. The price ranges from $42-$53 a night. It does fill up fast sometimes. I highly recommend it. The photos are a great representation of how it really looks. Spring for the queen bed room over the twin. The twin has no room once you get out of the bed

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Nice place, Nice price .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can see homeless people around, but the area is still safe.

    The attention of the host Brandon and the other guys was exceptional, the hostel has coffee all the time and common areas, the place is super comfortable and it’s close to everything. Definitely i’ll come back

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a wonderful, clean stay

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Stay Classy helped me get ready for important appointments in style.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communal furniture needs a clean (upholstery stains from guests over time).

    These helped me: -clothes iron -full-length mirror -blow drier -good coffee. -flower shop next door -Japanese cafe across the street

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stop by and mingle with others in peace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Scented sheets, loud sound coming from drink vending machine in lobby

    As always, staff were helpful; coffee was yummy; and guests were chill.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the beds are in one room, but you don’t really notice since every bed has its own section and curtain. Had everything we needed during the night without having to get up.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Best hostel I've stayed in, very modern and clean! Staff was very nice and helpful, located near restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    10
    Great location and comfortable beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    I like that is an actual bed and not bunk beds for a hostel. Also, the curtains add privacy which is nice to have. The bed was confortable and clean. I also liked that you had towels. Fresh brew coffee in the morning. They also have washer and drier which is useful if you been traveling for a while like me. Great location. Close to downtown. I will surely stay here again on my next visit.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very clean, great location, good price. The beds are spacious and private.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    THE HOSPITAL 🏥 LOL
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect for me but when I saw the price I was like 🙌🙌🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉🎉

    I really love my stancy here...

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place Very kind and helpful lady in the Reception

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small towel for bath. They should provide large towels.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    10
    Great place for an excellent price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The spaces where pretty cold.

    Space was very good for a hostel as you get a full bed, and some wiggle room for a backpack, clothes, and just stretching a bit. Would definitely stay here again next time I'm in San Diego.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    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.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was very clean , quiet . You have plenty of space to do other activity beside you room . Was very nice 😊

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Blankets are thin. Bring extra!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All of the above

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have no complaints whatsoever

    Very clean, very quiet, helpful staff, loved the price.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    8.0
    It is the perfect place to stay cheap in San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    our bedsheet was not charged for four days

    the beds mad Erie couple

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    8.0
    The price -performance was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    fan was very dirty in the room. The rooms could have been separated by gender.

    Location was good. staff was very nice and helpfuliü. Restrooms were clean. Compared to other hostels, more privacy.

    Stayed in November 2024

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