The Red Victorian is a must stay for visitors! I was a little skeptical staying in a hostel because I wanted a lot of privacy and cleanliness, but this place ended up having both. The place is very unique and stylish, and I actually only ever saw maybe one other person during my stay. I’m not sure if that was because it was during the week but it was right around the holidays when there are lots of visitors. So privacy was no issue at all! The shared bathrooms were also no issue, almost like having our own. Each morning they were cleaned very nicely, which was nice to wake up to and shower in a fresh bathroom. The Golden Gate room was super cute and even had a record player with vinyls. I think I may have gotten the best sleep of my life in that bed too. They left fresh towels in the mornings, which I appreciated very much! It was very similar to having a hotel room and check in and checkout was super super easy and convenient. You don’t even need to deal with anyone and it’s a very safe place. It was an overall wonderful experience and I will 100% be returning on my next trip to SF, along with recommending to friends and family.