The Red Vic definitely has its quirks. Located right in the center of Haight-Ashbury, it's a really great deal for where you're at. That being said, the general uncleanliness of the hostel and lack of available staff to assist with check in/any issues during your stay are the major drawbacks. They overbooked my room so I arrived to an already slept in bed and when I asked for clean sheets an "employee" of the hostel acted as though this was a wild request, and after giving me a bunch of attitude, told me to change my own sheets. They are very good at communication, and accepted my refund request for the first night, which is nice but quite literally the least they could've done. The folx staying at the hostel were friendly and the common areas (except for the bathrooms) were clean and comfy. Book this place for a well-located crash pad but don't expect it to run as smoothly as other hostels you have stayed in.