We enjoyed our stay at the Red Victorian very much. It's a good location as it's within easy walking distance of Golden Gate Park. We also explored the Castro District by foot and were able to utilize buses for much of our traveling (I recommend the SF Bay Area app to anyone who is going to utilize public transportation on their trip, and there is a Whole Foods right near the hostel where you can buy a Clipper Card). The Red Victorian was very clean. All the guests I met were nice. Bathrooms were easily available (which is not always the case with hostels when a lot of guests are booked). And the hostel was just cool and funky; there were creative artistic touches everywhere and winding staircases and themed rooms and bathrooms. I would stay here again.