This was my second stay at The Red Victorian and it won’t be my last. The communal area is wonderfully creative and very spacious with desks to work from and sofas to lounge on. Very relaxed atmosphere and a great way to meet fellow travellers. The fact that you can eat the food provided and cook your own if you so wish is a huge bonus. The location is excellent - Haight Street is wonderfully vibrant and the hostel is 5 mins walk away from the Golden Gate Park. I fully recommend staying here.