After a 9hr long drive, I really wanted to get some rest but when I checked in to my room, it was not cleaned. There were dirty towels laying around, trash had not been taken out, the bed was not made and the sheets smelled like a sweaty man that had been out in the sun all day and fell asleep in them without showering.
I messaged the host asking if I have to wash the sheets myself, but I did not receive a response til hours later saying I did not have to- it was too late then.
In in initial check-in email, it said there was a map to the laundry room attached, which it wasn't attached... so that took time to find and try the laundry code on every door to see if it worked.
My friend who drove, just dropped me off at the hostel to head straight to a wedding so, I had to walk to the Travelodge to get coins to wash the all the sheets, comforter, pillowcases and towels. Then walk to the Northgate market to buy dryer sheets.
The dryer did not completely dry everything, and I ran out of coins. By that time, it was around 11pm. I was so exhausted and had to just sleep on somewhat damp sheets and comforter.
Other than that incredible disappointment, the rest of the hostel was clean as other reviews have said. Modern and stylish decor. Bathrooms are neat and shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided.
I loved scootering around the neighborhood. There are some cute coffee shops in the area and good Mexican food. Super close Uber/Lyft ride to Downtown, Gaslamp, Embarcadero. Balboa Park and the zoo is a little bit further, but still a quick trip over there.